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Prismatic Side Table

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Noguchi Prismatic Tables for Vitra, 2 Available, priced separately!
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Tables. 1957 Design and put into production in 2002 by Vitra. Black
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1950s Architects Prismatic Stacking Tables Pair Mid-Century Geometric Pedestal
By Vista of California
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful pair of bent iron rod and plywood/micarta side tables. In the style of Gio Ponti
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Wooden Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wooden Side Table is an geometric wooden table that can be nested inside OO+II Aluminum Chair
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2010s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Side Table
Wooden Side Table
H 20 in W 21 in D 16 in
Cachalot Side Table, Abyss Black
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Calling to mind beautiful boulders in rocky landscapes, the Cachalot Side Table has grounding
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21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

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Concrete

Cachalot Side Table, Abyss Black
Cachalot Side Table, Abyss Black
H 18 in W 28.75 in D 16.5 in
PAN ORAMA Side Table Black and Natural Wood
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
has undergone the process of fumigation in a kiln and it comes with it's certificate. These table
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2010s European Side Tables

Materials

Metal

PAN ORAMA  Side Table Black and Natural Wood
PAN ORAMA  Side Table Black and Natural Wood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Magnificent French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Diamond Parquetry Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous French Louis XVI bronze mounted parquetry side table. Each piece of this side table is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

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Fruitwood

Metamorphic Nightstand by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
, side bed table or stepping surface, the prismatic ladder is a moving furniture ready to be used within
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Nightstand by Studio Christinekalia
Metamorphic Nightstand by Studio Christinekalia
H 14.18 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Pere Cosp Singel Model Coffee Table Iron Spain Post War Reconstruction
By Signed P. Cosp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
separated walnut slats, rests on one side on a prismatic iron base. The other foot, consisting of a large
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

METAMORPHIC Blue Nightstand / Side Table
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
functions. Serving as a nightstand, side bed table or stepping surface, the prismatic ladder is a moving
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2010s European Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

METAMORPHIC Blue Nightstand / Side Table
METAMORPHIC Blue Nightstand / Side Table
H 14.18 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Italian Cabinet With Table, Late Seventeenth Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Cabinet With Table, Late Seventeenth Century Italian Cabinet of exposed sample, with
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Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fine French Art Deco Illuminated Gueridon by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
jean Perzel (1892 - 1986) Fine French Art Deco illuminated gueridon/side table made with a conical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vondom Vela Round Daybed with Reclining Backrest and Folding Canopy
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
allow 360 degrees rotation. Includes 1 side table. **Throw Pillows not Included*** Daybed frame: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Baccarat Bergame Parme Gilt Etched Crystal Glasses with Paneled Stems Set of 16
By Baccarat
Located in Cincinnati, OH
including a series of vertical prismatic mitre cuts with angular tops resembling sword tips that are located
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20th Century French Empire Revival Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Ken Orton, "Tonic", Photorealistic Colorful Bottles Still Life Oil Painting
By Ken Orton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
, cropping in closely for more impact. Every detail from the reflections on the table, to the illusion of the
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ken Orton, "Rose Blossom", Blue Glass Jar Still Life Photorealist Oil Painting
By Ken Orton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
bottles have, by their prismatic nature, an ability to capture tone and color from one side of the
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ken Orton, "Mandrake" Rainbow Glass Bottle Still Life Photorealist Oil Painting
By Ken Orton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
bottles have, by their prismatic nature, an ability to capture tone and color from one side of the
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ken Orton "Camwal", Bottle Still Life Photorealistic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ken Orton
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
. Every detail from the reflections on the table, to the illusion of the raised letters on the bottles, is
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2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Vitra/Herman Miller by Isamu Noguchi glass coffee table
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
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Sculptural coffee table by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra / Herman Miller, designed in the 1940s. High-quality solid wood frame made of black lacquered ash wood with 19mm thick table top ma...
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Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
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Jungle Embroidery DUX "Playboy" Sofa 1970s Unique Fabric, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman
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Herman Miller Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames designer for Herman Miller Aluminium Group. Executed by Vitra. Conference table featuring a large oval top, set on a sturdy aluminium base. Label on the underside.
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Herman Miller Conference Table
Herman Miller Conference Table
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Contemporary Modern Prismatic Black Side Metal Table by Vitra
By Vitra
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, modern designer Isamu Noguchi gave the Prismatic Table a pure geometric design. The three-legged side
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Late 20th Century Side Tables

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Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Black Aluminum Prismatic Table 2002 Edition
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Isamu Noguchi for Vitra black aluminum "Prismatic Table", from the 2002 edition manufactured by
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Francois Side Table - French Touch Collection - Diogo and Juliette Felippelli
By Diogo and Juliette Felippelli
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2010s American Side Tables

Antique British Flip Top Oak Table
Located in High Point, NC
characteristic ornament, turned table legs are adorned with prismatic ornaments and a practical shelf. Restored
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Side Tables

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Antique British Flip Top Oak Table
Antique British Flip Top Oak Table
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Located in High Point, NC
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Side Tables

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Antique British Flip Top Oak Table
H 28.3 in W 35 in D 18.9 in
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Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Prismatic Table by Isamu Noguchi
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Des Hanots Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
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Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
H 16.25 in Dm 14.75 in
Pair Caned Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
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By Les Prismatiques
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing quality thick acrylic side table, beveled edges on all parts, enhance the prismatic beauty
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Pair Caned Occasional Tables
Located in New York, NY
Simple prismatic forms of caning edged in pale ashwood. Inset lucite tops provide solidity on the
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Pair Caned Occasional  Tables
Pair Caned Occasional  Tables
H 22 in W 30 in D 24 in
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Prismatic Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prismatic side table for your home. A prismatic side table — often made from metal, wood and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage prismatic side table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the prismatic side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A prismatic side table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made prismatic side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Studio Christine Kalia and Arteluce are consistently popular.

How Much is a Prismatic Side Table?

A prismatic side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,372, while the lowest priced sells for $567 and the highest can go for as much as $27,000.
Questions About Prismatic Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.