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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
Italian Square Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice square shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It h...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Vico Magistretti Carimate Table Set for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vico Magistretti Carimate table set for Cassina Italy, design, circa 1960 Playful square table designed by Vico magistrate for Cassina in the early six...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

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

French Extending Dining Table Enamelled Metal & Chrome, circa 195
Located in Labrit, Landes
Typical of the 1950's kitchens, this french enamelled metal ans chrome table can be extented in case of last minute guests. Dimension of the extended table: 70.08 in. (178 cm) Good ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. The base looks like Origami. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice p...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

1970s Vintage Italian Lucite Pair of Tables with Encased Travertine & Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
1978 rare pair of Italian cocktail tables (they can also be purchased individually) by the company Roman Deco (from Rome), an exceptionally unique design an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Breccia Marble

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy around 1960. Two drawers with built-in handles and central foot on two si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Japanese Organic Side Table, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant rosewood side table inspired by the principles of Japanese purity. The organic yet composed forms in combination with two small drawers offer space for books and other curios...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Black Lacquered Faux-Bamboo Side Tables by Gasparucci
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of side tables is made of black lacquered faux-bamboo. This is an Italian work signed by Gasparucci. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

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

Olaf Von Bohr Trio Stool or Side Table for Gedy, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Three-legged plastic Trio stool / side table designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy. Top diameter: 12-1/2".
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Tree Trunk side table Germany 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Tree Trunk side table .1960s nice heavy table .
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Restored Pre-WWII Rattan "Twin Arch" Side Table with Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century rattan square side table boasts a mahogany tabletop held by twin arch side rattan poles, evoking the style of Paul Frankl. Professionally restored in 2019, it combin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Mid Century Formica and Spruce Wood Plant Stand, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century stand for flowers. It reflects the aesthetic ‘Brussel period’ of after EXPO 58. An interesting example of Central European furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Spruce

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Coffee Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 3 Italian coffee tables or side tables, handcrafted out of travertine. They can be used inside or outside the house. The tables have all a different height so t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Western Folk Art Wagon Wheel Table and Chairs Set, 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique wagon wheel lounge chairs with matching side table. Heavy solid wood from an antique wood made sometime in the 1960s. Chairs and table feat...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Maison Baguès Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French gilt metal faux bamboo bar cart with smoked glasses by Maison Baguès. This cart could be used as a side table and it can become a living room set together ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of 4 B&B Italia Nesting/Stackable Tables, “Quattro Gatti", 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four white plastic "Quattro Gatti" sofas was designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for B & B Italia/C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Cast Iron Tulip Table with Custom Travertine Top
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tulip table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" he observed underneath chairs and tables - the so-called "slum ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Iron

French Neoclassical Raphael Brass and Opaline Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
The black opaline surface of this coffee table appears reflective, calling to mind a still POOL of deep water, the result being a luxurious, timeless piece that, coupled with the int...
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1960s French 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

Set of Three Mid-Century French Tiled Tables 'circa 1960s'
Located in London, GB
Set of three vintage French tiled coffee and end tables (circa 1960s). Subdued hues shade the ceramic tiles which sit upon simple frames and black...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Enameled Lava Stone Ceramic Coffee Table Flip Top Chess
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Coffee table Chessboard enamelled lava in the taste of Max and Dominique Picard. Suitable for both interiors and exterior.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lava, Metal

Side Table Made In Rosewood Of Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The side table crafted from rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the 1960s is a striking example of mid-century modern elegance. Rosewood, prized for its rich hues and distin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Vico Magistretti Stackable Tables T8 for Azucena, Italy, 1954
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two stackable tables by Vico Magistretti for Azucena, Italy, circa 1954 Provenance from the estate of Italian designer and Architect Renato Magri friend ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Round Gold Gilt Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of round gold gilt brass side tables have a glass top fixed on the top circle. They are very elegant. This is an Italian work, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Side Table, Lacquered Wood and Glass, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian coffee table was designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s. The black lacquered wooden frame is constructed in the shape of a splayed Ts. Between the pairs of legs, glass pl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Piero Fornasetti Sole Brass Tripod Side Table
Located in Munich, DE
Piero Fornasetti Sole Brass tripod side table This gorgeous collectors item is a ’Sole' side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its ori...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1960s Hans J Wegner Solid Oak Coffee Table 'AT-15' for Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished. - Stamped by producer.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Unique Original Italian Palette Walnut Coffee Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original and fine Italian palette coffee table, circa 1950 three legs walnut, lacquered wood and colored wood very good original condition Mea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Rosewood Italian Coffee or Sofas Table with Wheels by Formanova 70s.
Located in Sacile, PN
Formanova 1978 rosewood coffee or sofas table with wheels. Formanova born from the creativity, passion of Gianni Moscatelli. In 1959, after having graduated from the Higher Insti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Metro Cylindrical Tables Set of Three
Located in Highland, IN
These minimalist, cylindrical tables by Metro are finished in a beautiful muted palate of Gray, Taupe and Cider Brown. They can be used individually or as a grouping, and are sturdy ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Frederick C. Boger Brass and Travertine Coffee Cocktail Table
By Frederick C. Boger
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom-made coffee or cocktail table was designed by Chicago architect, Industrial designer, and furniture maker Frederick C. (Fred) Boger. The brass base is beautifully made wi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Marble Tall Tower Shape Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon shape side table pedestal. high accordingly. Harvey Probber influence.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Knoll Custom Gold Finished Wire Base with Blue Cement Top Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
This is a Knoll wire table base custom finished in gold powdercoat . Cast cement top in blue is also a custom addition. The table was custom tailored by local decorator for a Grosse...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cement, Steel, Wire

Andrianna Shamaris Sono Wood Cube
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury style reclaimed sono wood side table. Natural contrasting color tones in this sono wood cube. This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philoso...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Shagreen Drink Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Single gray shagreen top side table with painted silver on metal base.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist Teak Side Tables by M. Singer & Sons
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Modernist Teak side tables "model 2117" by M. Singer & Sons.  
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Italian Travertine Side Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian side table handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the early 80's. The wheels under the bottom makes it easy to move.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Midcentury Guilded Steel Wire Side Tables
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Pair of guilded steel wire tables in a stunning condition. Very clean look that will compliment any interior. Industrial shape but the gold color gives warmth to your space. The g...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Three-Pieces of Triangular Nesting Stools by David Kiernan
Located in North Miami, FL
Three-pieces of triangular nesting stools by David Kiernan made of aluminum legs with stained wood tops and ball feet.      
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Four Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of four side tables attributed to Maison Jansen, very high quality, circa 1960s. Some ships on the glass.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of side tables in lacquered wood, silver glass top, drawer, brass feet and handles with original patina. This elegant pair of tables would look stunning in any interior.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Italian Travertine Pedestal or Side Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian side table or pedestal, fabricated in the early 80's. It is handcrafted out of very nice pink/beige colored travertine. It is very big so it can also be used ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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

French 1950s Wicker and Metal Side Table or Magazine Rack
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful French 1950s small side table with magazine rack in black enameled metal rod and original wicker. Nicely organic shaped and transparent French design in the style ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker

Pair of side tables produced by Belgo Chrom in Belgium. 1970s.
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of side tables produced by Belgo Chrom in Belgium. 1970s. Structure in copper, gold edging, travertine plate.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Karl Springer Sculpture Table Sandstone Cantilever 1980s Glass Brass Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Karl Springer "Sculpture" table in sandstone. This table will have a new glass-the one picture has a large chip.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Sandstone

Roger Capron rare sun table
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A very beautiful exemple of Roger Capron work, the sun table in ceramic This side table was probably made with Jean Derval Around 1960s, vivid colors Made in Vallauris, signed Ra...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Brass & Glass Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine quality side table from Italy circa 1960's. All brass construction with inlayed clear glass top. Signed made in Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Guy Lefevre For Maison Jansen Sofa Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Repolished and refinished.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Small Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely recently fabricated Spanish iron side table has a hand-applied gold patina that lends a sophisticated aura to any room. Created by accomplished artisans using traditional...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Metal

Set of Three Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood End or Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Percival Lafer Brazilian rosewood end or side tables Priced individually Total three available
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Chestnut Snake Skin 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in chestnut snakeskin with black accents and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The bottoms are covered in moiré silk. As with all K...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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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