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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
Garouste et Bonetti rare side tables
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A very unique pair of side tables by Garouste and Bonetti Signed and numbered 1/2 and 2/2 Bronze and very low edition Very elegant and collectible design from the 1980s Rare on...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Round Tripod Sidetable, Solid Mahogany and Thick Glass- Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Round tripod sidetable in solid mahogany, French polish, thick glass on top. Italy c. 1948.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

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

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Wood

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

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 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

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

Pair of Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Nightstands for Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Model 1047 two-tier nightstands/side tables for Directional (ca. 1954, USA). Composed of a stained mahogany frame with extendable lower shelf with nickel pul...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Nickel

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

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Iron

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

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

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Steel

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

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

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

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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

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Steel

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

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Iron

Pair of Italian Bamboo Rattan Stools in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury rattan and bamboo stools / side tables, 1950s-1960s Handcrafted These eye-catching stools / footstools can be used as end tables, side tables or nightstands. They have a nice construction and a clean design inspired in Michael Thonet bentwood stools...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Swedish Bedside Tables by Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of rare bedside tables manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, ca 1950. The design is minimalistic with beautiful details, such as the dark wood, surrounding the key ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

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

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant small end table was recently created by skilled European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. Hand-forged from iron, it features a stem with a central rin...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

1960s Thomasville of Ca French Empire Side Tables
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Thomasville of Ca French Regency Carved Wood Side Tables Fabulous French Empire Pedestal Design Stamped underneath by maker 16.25 h x 22 x 22 Preowned original unrestored vin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

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

Midcentury Italian Modern Pjnk & Gray Marble Cube Cocktail Table or Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and natural rectangular table made of pink marble for Italy circa 1970s. It features solid slab 3/4 inch marble construction with beautiful veining and marks.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Dirk van Sliedregt (attr) Mid-Century Black Glass and Bamboo Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive Mid-Century side table with a unique combination of a black glass top, black enameled metal frame and hand-woven bamboo rim. Stylish and sleek light weight side table Attr...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

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

Rare Midcentury Mosaic Side Table by Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare side table handmade by striking mosaics by Genaro Alvarez made in México in solid mahogany wood. A midcentury Mexican artist Alvarez was Diego Rivera pupil and wa...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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

Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Bronze Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently handcrafted small Spanish iron end table is not only elegant but functional. Based on a vintage 1950s design, it features a circular stem highlighted by a central ring ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

French Vintage Lucite Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made with a Lucite body. It is supported by original working casters. It is in excellent vintage condition and we love the sleek design.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lucite

Unique Mid Century Italian Brass Triangular Shaped Low Table
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Italian Design rounded right rectangular shaped table in solid unlacquered brass. Table is shown with its original inset gold colored glass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Tables, Travertine and Ash
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pair of matching Edward Wormley Sheaf of Wheat Tables. Composed of an ash body with brass ring, they are complete with travertine tops. A timeless design with exciting use of ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Antique Wooden Console Side Table With Turned Legs.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Table has Curved wood back and curved front to the lower shelf. Attached receipt from 1977 states that the Table is made from Cherry wood circa1850s. Although we are unable to c...
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1850s Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Small Black Spanish Drinks Table with Gold Highlights
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron drinks table was recently crafted by European artisans using traditional iron-working techniques. Based on one of our favorite vintage designs, it features a...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Mario Bellini Nesting Tables, “Quattro Gatti", Italy, 1967
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of four white fiberglass "Quattro Gatti" tables was designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. C & B Italia is the predecessor of B &...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Pair of Blonde Oak Nightstands by Lane
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mid-century nightstands features one drawer and a space to store books or magazines. They show the manufacturer's stamp and, what is very rare the past owner kept the ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

MidCentury Unique Flowerbed Pedestal, Ceramic Mosaic, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original wood and ceramic mosaic flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Carrara Marble Side Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carrara marble side Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, a masterful creation from the Eros series crafted for Skipper in Italy in the 1970s. Made entirely of solid white Carrara marble, its...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble

Mid Century Leather Top Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to infuse an air of elegance into any space, this table features an embossed leather top in our Osprey white finish. The square top sits on a geometric, gold-tone iron cube ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Design Institute of America mid century modernist nesting tables
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century modernist brass nesting table by design Institute of America. This unique nesting table fans out from a single pole on the back end of the table. The table has ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Small Iron Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This 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 subtly ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Side with Removable Tray Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Vintage Wrought Iron Side Table With Ornate Detailing and Glass Top.
Located in Seattle, WA
This elegant and unique Side Table features a removable glass tray with twisted iron handles. The base is a work of Art with spiral curved legs and central stretcher from which a gif...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Pine Wood Side Tables Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Pine Wood Side Tables Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960 France Nice pair of pine tables in the style of Charlotte Perriand. These sturdy tables work perfectly as side tables...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Pine

Maison Mercier Paris folding table in tortoise shell lucite and brass, 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Maison Mercier Paris folding table in tortoise shell lucite and brass, 1970 Very good condition 55 x 44 x 6 cm
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Vintage Wood Side Table With Burl Accented Front Panels and Carved Wood Details.
Located in Seattle, WA
This side table with single dovetailed drawer above two door cabinet space. Carved wood detailing. Original hardware. Front two legs are tuned wood and has a unique shape. Vintage Co...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking Spanish drinks table was recently crafted by accomplished European artisans using traditional iron-working methods. Based on one of our favorite 1950s designs, the tabl...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

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

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar 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

Materials

Iron

Italian 22k Gold Leaf and Glass Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of modern Italian 22K gold leaf side tables and 3/4" thick glass by Mattaliano. Featuring sleek design and sophistication, each table base is covered in 22K gold leaf a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Gold Leaf

Glass and Iron Table by Luther Conover American 1950’s
Located in Hudson, NY
Minimalist table with frame of welded wrought iron and glass top. American by Luther Conover, 1950’s Dimensions: 15.5h x 22.5w x 22.5d. This item can be viewed in person at The Berks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Fruitwood Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Table with Inlay, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern side table. Striking Brazilian design from the 1970s. Original solid fruitwood circular base with decorative tree knots pattern. The original ...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Fruitwood

Pair of Sheaf of Wheat Tables by Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous mid-century sheaf of wheat side tables with gorgeous Empress Green Marble tops and brass details, designed in the 1950's by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tables are in excell...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Early American Style Two Piece Hutch and Console Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece features wood turned legs, original hardware, wood carved detailing, and a dovetailed drawer. The top piece is removable and has matching wood carved details. The detailin...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table with Drawer, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table with Drawer, 1960s. Elegant and versatile Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern side table with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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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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