1950s Vintage Ad: Formica Furniture Ad 1952. Mid-Century Modern Design Ideas for the Vintage Home.
Formica Furniture Ad 1952. Source: Pinterest

Updated February 14th, 2023

Vintage Formica Tables are a fantastic mid-century modern design that will just add that extra “something” to your vintage home.

They come in all shapes and forms from the colourful to the kitschy and even multi leveled. There is truly a table for all kinds of mid-century design tastes. 

Today’s post is filled with those stunning formica tables from the 1950s and 1960s that will truly make you go “ahhhhhh I need” and get you pinning to your dream “Vintage home” Pinterest board asap.

ENJOY! 

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  

Note: At the time of posting of this blog post all the tables featured were available for sale on Etsy. If the item is gone, make sure you do a search on the platfrom. 1000’s of vintage items are added daily!


“Vintage Formica Tables”-Mid-Century Modern Design Ideas for the Vintage Home

Cool Vintage Formica Table Examples

1950s Plant Stand from Germany in the coolest Atomic Design.

Atomic Formica Table 1950s Mid Century design
Source: Etsy

Lovely triangular plant stand – 1950s / 1960s.. Made in West Germany! The table board is made of wood with a formica surface in gray-offwhite marple optic (avail as of June 10th, 2022 HERE).

Lovely triangular plant stand - 1950s / 1960s.. Made in West Germany! The table board is made of wood with a formica surface in gray-offwhite marple optic

Source: Etsy

A 1950s wooden kitchen table/ dining table/ living room table with slanted legs and Formica tabletop with a brown line pattern on a beige background (avail as of June 10th, 2022 HERE).

A 1950s wooden kitchen table/ dining table/ living room table with slanted legs and Formica tabletop with a brown line pattern on a beige background. Mid Century Design.

Source: Etsy

1960s Nightstands Inlaid dark Teak Brass w/white Formica top,  Scandinavian. SO CUTE!!!

mid century modern night stand teak with formica tops
Source: Etsy

Tripod Table Plant Stand or Collectibles 1950s/1960s featuring a black patterned Formica top.

Tripod Table Mid Century Plant Display Side End Table Formica
Source: Etsy

I’m loving all these designs! Here is another beauty. 

Mid Century Modern tripod table with walnut handle and legs with formica top
Made in Germany-Mid Century. Source: Etsy

Formica Bar Cart Anyone?

mid century bar cart vintage trolly retro serving cart plant formica
Source: Etsy

2 tier 1960s side table perfect for your plant.

vintage midcentury plant stand 2 tier 1960s side table
Source: Etsy

Multi-level Ladder West German Formica Wood Planter.

Vintage Multi-level Ladder West German Formica Wood Planter
Source: Etsy

Large coffee bean red Formica 1950’s kidney table.

Large coffee bean red formica 1950's kidney table
Source: Etsy

Not a table but equally as cool, a 1960s Formica serving tray.

Vintage 1960s French formica serving tray with metal handles
Source: Etsy

Formica Vintage Ads:

1950s vintage Formica table Advertising -1950s vintage ad.
Source: Pinterest
1950s Vintage Formica Kitchen Advertisement
Source: Pinterest
Vintage Ad for formica countertop patterns. Mid Century design
Source: Pinterest
1950s diner table vintage advertising
Source: Pinterest

Question Time: What was your favorite design? And do you own a Formica table yourself? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Check out my archive of ‘Vintage Home Decor’ Posts HERE.

Are you shopping for vintage Mid Century Modern / Mid Century Furniture & Home Decor? Then take a look at my Etsy collection I have created of items for sale HERE (updated monthly).

Liz

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