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Mid Century Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century table lamp. 40 watts max E-26 candelabra incandescent bulbs recommended or higher if
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Table Lamp
Mid Century Table Lamp
H 17 in W 13 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
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H 14.57 in Dm 5.91 in
Large Mid-century Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Large mid-century table lamp with heavy ceramic base. The lamp has new wiring and new handmade lamp
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal mid-century table coffe Italian design, magazine rack.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
H 17.33 in W 29.14 in D 17.72 in
Charming Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Mid-Century table lamp with an adjustable off-white shade and brass framing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-century table mirror / vanity, France 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century table mirror / vanity France 1960s wood H 52 x 32 x 27 cm Conditions: very good
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century table coffee oval form, rosewood and inlaid with precious woods.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1960, Denmark
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A Mid-century table lamp. In solid Teak, Denmark, 1960. Elegant teak lamps, pleated lampshade. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rope, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Mid-century table lamp was designed and produced in Italy, during the 1950s. It has a light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 4.73 in
Midcentury Table Lamp with African Carving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century table lamp with hand carved African figural accents, circa 1950.   
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Sputnik Mid Century Table Lamp, 1970, Italy
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A Mid-century table lamp, Italy, 1970. Elegant 70s lamp. It is in good general condition and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Table Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury table floor lamp, Denmark, 1960 Teak pickelt pine wood. perspex shade.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Midcentury Table Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960
Midcentury Table Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960
H 24.41 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Bamboo Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo midcentury table lamps with an open design on a round oak base.      
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Oak

Pair of Bamboo Midcentury Table Lamps
H 16 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid Century Table Fish Lamp Glass, France, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury table lamp designed in France during the 1960s. Chrome plating, transparent, white and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Mid Century Table Fish Lamp Glass, France, 1960s
Mid Century Table Fish Lamp Glass, France, 1960s
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Mid Century Tables by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid Century tables by Harvey Probber. Hexagonal in shape with an inlaid glass . Made of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Spectacular space age mid-century table lamp
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Spectacular mushroom shaped mid century table lamp The pictures do not do this lamp justice as the
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Enamel

Mid-Century Table Lamp Style Stilnovo Arlus, Italy 1950s
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century table lamp in the style of the manufacturer Stilnovo or Arlus. Italy original 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
happy and tell everyone how easy it is to buy real Mid-Century Modern decor online without throwing
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
Midcentury Table Lamps, Pair
H 27 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Mid century table lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Chromed metal base and a hand made clear and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Chic Pair of Teak and Bronze Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chic pair of teak and bronze Mid-Century table lamps.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Bronze

Ferlaro Ceramic Italian Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in bari, IT
Ferlaro ceramic Italian midcentury table lamp from the 1960s The lamp is sold without the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp with Wooden Base
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Vienna, Austria
This beautiful midcentury table lamp from Czechoslovakia was designed for the company Krasna jizba
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic, Wood

Midcentury Table Lamp with Wooden Base
Midcentury Table Lamp with Wooden Base
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H 21.66 in Dm 8.67 in
Mid-Century Table "Clessidra" by Luigi Massonif for Mobilia Manufacture, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century table "Clessidra" by Luigi Massonif for Mobilia Manufacture, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

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Wood

Midcentury Table Desk Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1960
By Reggiani
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury table desk lamp by Reggiani, Italy 1960s, Good vintage condition. Chrome without
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Table Lamp by Josef Hurka
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Vienna, Austria
This midcentury table lamp designed by Josef Hurka in Czechoslovakia for the company Napako in 1958
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Table Lamp by Josef Hurka
Midcentury Table Lamp by Josef Hurka
H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Jean Boris Lacroix Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jean Boris Lacroix mid-century table lamps. Composed of rectangular shades in acrylic in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Circa 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Circa 1960s - Original mint green paint - On/Off switch on the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Circa 1960s
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Circa 1960s
H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Table Desk Lamp, Chrystal Base with Bubbles, France 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century table desk lamp, Chrystal Base with Bubbles, France 1960s. no chips. signed.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Mid Century Table Hollywood Regency Orange Lamp, Velvet, France, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury table lamp designed in France during the 1960s. Gold elements, orange velvet on the top
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Large French Mid-century Table Lamp, 1960s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French mid-century table lamp, 1960s. Large ceramic and resin table lamp. We offer the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Resin

Mid-Century Table Desk Lamp, Chrystal Base Floral Shade, France 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century table desk lamp, chrystal base with bubbles, France 1960s. No chips. new shade
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Tony Paul for Westwood Industries Mid Century Table Lamp
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional elongated mid century table lamp designed by Tony Paul for Westwood Industries. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Table Coffee 1950s Minimal Sculptural Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury table coffee 1950s minimal sculptural design, made of mahogany wood, iron
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy
By Stilux
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century table lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy. Quintassential Italian design small table lamp
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Agate, Steel

Exceptionally Large Midcentury Table Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant large midcentury table light, the design is so sexy, the picture speak for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Ceramic Midcentury Table Lamp by Bostlund
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Kensington, MD
Ceramic midcentury Table Lamp by Bostlund Additional information: Material: Ceramic Featured
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco style Italian Mid Century Table Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Art Deco style Mid Century table lamps made in Italy in the 1950’s. Etched glass on brass body. 20
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Table Lamp from Drevo Humpolec, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Dřevo Humpolec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century table lamp was made by the Czechoslovak company Drevo Humpolec in the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Wood

Pair of Beige Mid-Century Table Lamps by Quartite Creative Corp.
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine quality wooden mid-century table lamps with resin shades. These table lamps boasts
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Resin

Mid-Century Table Lamp Italian Design Cristal Concave Cobalt Blue Brass Part
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century table lamp Italian Design Cristal concave cobalt blue brass part.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Mahogany Midcentury Table Coffe Italian Design Osvaldo Borsani Attributed
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Boomerang mahogany midcentury table coffee Italian design Osvaldo Borsani attributed. Colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Glass, Mahogany

American Midcentury Table Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury table lamp with 4 tubular Lucite arms supported on a chrome stand and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

American Midcentury Table Lamp
American Midcentury Table Lamp
H 40 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German midcentury table clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1950s. Brass and glass. Beveled front glass. 8
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Table Mirror Narciso by Sergio Mazza, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
rare with marble foot! mid century table mirror by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Shapely modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Table Floor Lamp Lip Stick by Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century table floor lamp lip stick by Mazzega, Italy 1968. on the pictures yellow bulb used
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Pair of Swedish Brass Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of adjustable mid-century table lamps. Brass and painted metal shades. Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Swedish Brass Mid-Century Table Lamps
Pair of Swedish Brass Mid-Century Table Lamps
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Single Midcentury Table Torchiere Lamp, Attributed to Mangani
By Mangani Firenze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single midcentury table torchiere lamp, attributed to Mangani, with a 11.5" diameter silver
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid century table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega with white and orange opaline glass and chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Midcentury Table Mirror Brass Gold Italian Design 1950s Leaves
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury table mirror brass gold Italian design 1950s leaves. The mirror is original with its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Table DK 7870 by Magnus Olsen, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century table DK 7870 by Magnus Olsen, 1960. Danish rectangular table model DK 7870
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes for Osvetlovaci, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Ivan Jakes
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century table lamp designed by Ivan Jakes and produced by Osvetlovaci n.p. Valasske Mezirici in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Milk Glass

Junghans Mid-Century Table Clock in Metal and Brass, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Tilburg, NL
Junghans mid-century table clock in metal and brass. Germany, 1950s Decorative and elegant mid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Russell Woodard Aluminum Mid-Century Table 4 Chairs and Cushions
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Russell Woodard aluminum mid-century table 4 chairs and cushions Offered for sale is an iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Aluminum

White Mid Century Table Made in´50s Czechia, Designed by František Jirák
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White mid century table made in´50s Czechia. Designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra Nábytok
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Angelo Brotto Esperia Bronze 1970 Italian Mid Century Table Lamps
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of Italian 1970s Mid Century table lamps composed of decorative bronze and walnut
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium, 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid-century table lamp by Deknudt lighting, Belgium 1970 Large table lamp in brass with leaf motif
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Round Midcentury Table Coffe Italian Design Brass Glass Top Engraved Drawings
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round midcentury table coffee Italian design brass glass top engraved drawings.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century table
Located in Brussels , BE
Elegant dining room or office table, medium in size. Made with a Plexiglass footing and a gilded
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Vintage 1970s Tables

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Metal

Mid Century table
Mid Century table
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 35.83 in
Rougier White Acrylic Lucite Tulip Flower Leaf Mid Century Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rougier White Acrylic Lucite Tulip Flower Leaf Mid Century Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Lucite

Minimalist Midcentury Table Coffee Rectangular Teak Iron Brass 1950s ISA Home
By Home Collection Turin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimalist midcentury table coffee rectangular teak iron and brass 1950s Isa Home.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

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Mid Century Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 97573 antique and vintage mid century tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2021 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edward Wormley, Knoll and Dunbar each produced beautiful mid century tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Tables?

Mid century tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,469, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $637,038.
Questions About Mid Century Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.

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