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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
Midcentury Bleached Mahogany End Tables, a pair
Located in New York, NY
Matching pair of blond bleached mahogany end tables with two levels and drawer accented by bronze fittings. USA circa 1940. Features original period finish.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table This side table measures: 27.75 wide x 28 deep x 19.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Leather

Modern Leather Round Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a circular light overcast shagreen embossed leather wrapped top and under tier with a nickel finish metal frame open frame. Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 24" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Walnut End Table Nightstand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Florence Knoll walnut end table nightstand. This piece features a beautiful walnut wood construction with a table top. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Nightstand White Lacquer Bamboo and Wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Rare model in "torsade" wood in white lacquer on wheels. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Unique Italian Brass and Colored Glass Cocktail Table, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique midcentury Italian cocktail or side table in brass with dual colored glass tops. The frame is made of an intricate structure of ondulating brass with a blue glass top and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Floating Terrazzo Top End Table
Located in Garnerville, NY
Solid oiled walnut with a rectangular thick terrazzo top. Tapered and extended legs that come up and over and away from the terrazzo top to give it a floating appearance. Circa 1960...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Travertine Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and travertine. Small artisanal production from an italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Pair of Wedge Shaped Zebra Wood Patterned End Tables for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Laminated wood with fan shaped tops and gilt sheet plastic banding at the curved backs. The curved supports mounted on shaped bases. H. 18 1/4", W. 25 3/4', Depth 17" Condition: R...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Zebra Wood

Mid-Century Two Drawer Square Walnut End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet stylish Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table perfectly captures the best aspects of classic mid-century style. Crafted from high-quality vintage walnut, these end tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Catalan Modern Dressing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Gallery bronze finish crown oak veneer, the rectangular top with brass finish molding details and two frieze drawers, the rounded ends with diamond quilted leather wrapped cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Magnussen Grossman tiered side table for Glenn of California. A rare form by an iconic designer seldom seen on the market, a tiered table for books, objects or magazines. Made...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Occasional Table, circa 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
Knoll Occasional Table designed by Eero Saarinen. Base newly lacquered in black, walnut top fully restored. Very heavy early iron cast example with a higher manufacturing quality tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Oval Shaped Brass Console Table Italy, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian midcentury brass console table with a veneered marble top. Finely chiseled brass decoration.    
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

1970s Granite and Chrome End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Chiseled granite conjoined with stainless steel corners and floating glass top end tables. Each Leg is 8 3/4 Wide and deep. 15 3/4 high Glass is 31 3/4 x 36 Glass is optional.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite, Chrome

Maison Jansen Guy Lefevre glass brass side end table France mid century France
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French brass and glass side table with crafted legs in Asian/ contemporary style... Black glass top with minor scuffing. 26-1/4 x 26-1/4 x 17-7/8 inches high
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table by Lane
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Vintage Lane MCM Walnut and Burl Side End with Table 2 Drawers Pretty sure i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Set of 3 End-Tables Green, White Marble and Wood 21st Century, Side Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
Set of 3 side tables that are stored one under the other, called "Nest Tables" With an asymmetrical profile with rounded corners, 3 tables with 3 iron legs in each one, two of them i...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Iron

Stained Burl Wood + Copper Nightstands in the Style of Saporiti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s Italian nightstands in the style of Saporiti. These nightstands feature a red stained lacquered burl wood veneer with copper-tone metal + chrome detailing. They have ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Smoked Glass Two Tier Burnt Bamboo Top Handle Occasional Side Table Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Smoked Glass Two Tier Burnt Bamboo "A" Frame Top Handle Occasional Side Table Stand MINT! Top "handle" allows convent relocation of the table around the house making it a very usable...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Walnut with Glass Top End Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet rare stylized table by Adrian Pearsall in Walnut with a square piece of glass on top. Base actually looks like it should be reversed but it is correct in shown position. I...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Pair of Jean-Claude Mahey Pink Lacquered Brass Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a shining magenta pink lacquer finish, and brass standing and details between the three drawers, this beautiful pair of nightstands carries a stellar French mid-century aestheti...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Snack Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar snack table. Solid brass tripod base, Karelian birch top with typical finial.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table or Stand With Dovetailed Drawer Cherry Wood
Located in Seattle, WA
A small vintage mid century accent table with a drawer. It could be user as a nightstand, end table, or even as a small TV stand.It's in go...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cherry

1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval marble tray with 2 drawers. All in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Rosewood Bar Cart by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
This Bar cart was designed by Sérgio Rodrigues and made in Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda). Good vintage condition with original chromed casters.   The prolific architect and designe...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Rosewood

Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of American of Martinsville Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak American of Martinsville night stands, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features black laminate surface, two drawers with curved brass drawer pulls and an open shelf bet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Klismos leg side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and distressed leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and black distressed leather hand stiched tops so as to look vintage.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Oak Nightstand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of oak and tiles nightstand Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1960.
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1690s French Antique Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Meret Oppenheim Traccia table. This table manufactured by Gavina, Italy as part of the initial production in th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Removable Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Stands Benches Removable Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Dowel Leg Side Table After Grete Jalk Marked B. J. 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very nice Danish Modern teak side table after Grete Jalk for Glostrup Furniture. Dowel legs and arched stretchers. Marked "B. J. Made in Denmark" on the underside. The Useable top ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Italian Nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade nightstands by Vittorio Dassi. Each nightstand has a pair of doors with an intricate zigzag design, glass shelf and details in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This quaint set of nesting tables features beautiful rosewood. Perfect for any living room or home office this set will add a subtle charm to your room without overpowering any other...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

California Modern Smoked Glass Walnut End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Single smoked glass end / accent table with walnut frame designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1970s. The table is in very good vintage condition, measures 18" x 18" x 15.5"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern two tier End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern two tier End Table. Italian Walnut and Brass. 1950s. Italy
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables Side Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 16in W: 22in D: 22in This Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you and your home! If you tak...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico & Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, A. De Gaggis
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous serving bar cart designed by the Italian design master Ico Parisi together with his wife Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy and is signed with...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Metal

Gordon & Jane Martz Tile Top End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design tile top end table for Marshall Studios, N.Y. Handsome end table in a solid walnut frame with inlaid avocado colored ceramic tiles. Simple yet sophisticate...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

DREXEL HERITAGE "Repertoire" Mid 20th Century End Side Tables - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of mid-century side tables by Drexel Heritage, from their Repertoire Collection. Walnut with banded top, brass hardware, undertier shelf and spade feet. Features burl to drawf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Elegant X Base End Table for Widdicomb Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant X Base End Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and can be...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Rosewood, Laminate, and Aluminum Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with influence from iconic midcentury designers like Milo Baughman, this pair of two-door nightstands sets itslef apart with its contra...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) walnut 2-tier nightstands / end tables composed of a table frame with boxed cabinet and woven inlay pullout drawer, with 4 brass ball supp...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Single Mid-Century Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This American made side table is a great example of 1960s style and design. Warm walnut grain table with open storage and single drawer for storage. Attractive top with sculpted edges...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Brazilian Modern Side Tables Set with Drawers, Travertine & Hardwood by Celina
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern set of side tables in Travertine & Hardwood with drawers designed by Celina Decoracoes in the sixties are gorgeous! Each table is made with Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Restored Ratan and Mahogany Two-Tiered Corner Table with Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Rattan and Mahogany top corner or side table with two-tiers and a stacked rattan base. Circa 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Luna Onyx End Table In Green Onyx
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The Luna table features a round tabletop that radiates elegance and slender cross legs for a modern touch. It embraces a minimalist look. As it adds individuality and softness to you...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx

Pair of Bamboo and Glass Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cube form bamboo stands with plate glass tops. Each table has cross hatch woven sides and open ends, both are in good condition, clean, sturdy, and ready to use. One gla...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass End Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
End table in leather and brass with a glass top and a drawer that swivels out.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Brass End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of midcentury round tables by Mastercraft. Polished brass frames with round glass inserts. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern light Teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with glides a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA). Uncommon examp...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Vintage "Vanguard" End Table Cabinet w/ Writing Drawer
Located in Medina, OH
Large end table or sideboard by "Vanguard". This Drexel look alike, has 2 brass handles, a built in writing drawer and a 2 door cabinet with a shelf inside, see pictures. There are s...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

Warren Platner Rosewood Black Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Wonderful 1970s rosewood and black base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA. The last photograph...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

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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