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Modern Side Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut & Black Enamel Side Table, Floor Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Company Walnut and Black Enamel side table floor lamp. Featuring a sturdy, balanced framework, tapered Walnut stem, circular solid 17D Walnut table surface, atop a flared...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Cube White, Black & Gold Side Coffee Table or Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
This modern bedside table diamond gently fits the bedroom atmosphere by contrasting white and brass. The handcrafted construction has a high gloss white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cast Bronze and Aluminum Colla Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Fine and elegant, the Colla series takes interior design to the next level, both on its own and when combined with other collection pieces. It is produced with bronze, aluminum, or ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Cast Bronze and Stainless Steel Colla Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Fine and elegant, the Colla series takes interior design to the next level, both on its own and when combined with other collection pieces. It is produced with bronze, aluminum, or ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Modern Aire Side Table, Nero Marquina Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Aire marble side table featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

KGBL Terranova Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Terranova Side Table comprises the obverse of its companion piece, the Terranova Coffee Table, allowing the delicate base to feature more prominently. Each piece of marble is un...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

KGBL Tunney 2.0 Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Tunney 2.0 side table features a solid brass plate top with walnut legs. This is a natural product that may have slight imperfections. This is the beauty of the product and make...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

KGBL Terrell Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two interlocking pieces of solid marble create the archetypal mass of the Terrell Side Table. Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Santi, Outdoor Aluminum Side Table with Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.5) Shiny and bright outdoor side table, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

KGBL Terrell Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two interlocking pieces of solid marble create the archetypal mass of the Terrell Side Table. Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what i...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pink Glass Mirror Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink glass mirror table Dimensions: L 38 x W 38 x H 40 cm Materials: Glass, MDF A simple box shape is made much more interesting with mirrors cover...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Pedestal white marble Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved Veneciano white marble. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional business days. Casa Quieta ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star coffee table is finished with a black and green patina that is an exclusive Tuscan specialty. The cas...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Contemporary Resin Side Table With Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Discover the charm of this side table, a captivating addition to your living space that perfectly combines beauty and usefulness. This special side table has a mesmerizing organic sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Round Plant Stand Side Table with Glass Top and Turned Legs
Located in Durham, NC
These tables are built to have a visual lightness while also being plenty strong for plants, books, drinks, etc. The are constructed using mortise and tenon joinery with a spline con...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Granite Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

Contemporary Brass Facet Side Table w/ Smoke Crystal Top by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Side Table with Smoke Crystal Top Brass Hand Repoussé Smoked Crystal Hand Carved Limited Editon Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the tr...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sabine Marcelis Contemporary Bubblegum Pink Candy Cube Glossy Resin Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bubblegum Candy cube From the series “Candy Cubes” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced for Side Gallery Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2017 High polished single cast resin. Measurements 60 x 60 x 60cm Concept Seemingly solid objects with a magical glowing edge. The unique translucent and highly polished properties of the cast resin give a magical effect to these multifunctional pieces. Bio Sabine Marcelis is a designer living and working in Rotterdam the Netherlands. Raised in New Zealand, she studied industrial design for two years at Victoria University of Wellington, and continued her studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven, where she graduated in 2011. Since graduating, she has been operating Studio Sabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Sculptural Kipferl Dining Table by Lara Bohinc in Verde Alpi Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl dining table features oblong top which is encased into circular round profile. It features sculptural legs of three batons which are s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Kipferl Coffee Table by Lara Bohinc in Rosa Portugalo Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl marble coffee table features dripping sculptural batons for its legs, which are reminiscent of sponge fingers. Those curve around to its the table top, a semi-circular cr...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

CURVO Table in Travertine by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
The CURVO Table is the perfect centerpiece to any contemporary home. Crafted from Italian Travertine, it has a sculptural quality that is sure to make a statement. Its carved legs we...
Category

2010s Singaporean Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

21st Century Cooper Side Table in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Contemporary lines and captivating design for the Cooper table, with top in fine marble with Roberto Cavalli logo. A design element with timeless appeal that fits seamlessly in luxur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Jade by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Jade. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stone...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Kipferl Occasional Table by Lara Bohinc in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl Occasional table has a round top which is supported by three rows of batons as legs. Those wrap at the top around its circular baton frame, interlinking the legs with its...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Contemporary "Lap" Side Table in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist and sophisticated, lap table is a versatile piece that can easily function as a side table, end table, or nightstand with an angled shelf for book...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Wood, Walnut, Oak

Sculptural Kipferl Occasional Table by Lara Bohinc in Verde Alpi Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl Occasional table has a round top which is supported by three rows of batons as legs. Those wrap at the top around its circular baton frame, interlinking the legs with its...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Contemporary Palladium Zero Side Table by Spinzi, Limited Summer Edition
Located in Milano, IT
Palladium Zero is a new take on Spinzi’s iconic side table, designed as part of RE • SET, the concept created by the studio for the Milano Design Week 2022. Starting from the clean,...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pedestal Black Marble Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved black Monterrey marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busines...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Hawk & Stone Claro Walnut Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned claro walnut milking stool by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk & Stone. David's appreciation for nature and wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Kipferl Coffee Table by Lara Bohinc in Carrara Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl marble coffee table features dripping sculptural batons for its legs, which are reminiscent of sponge fingers. Those curve around to its the table top, a semi-circular cr...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Kipferl Dining Table by Lara Bohinc in Rosa Portugalo Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl dining table features oblong top which is encased into circular round profile. It features sculptural legs of three batons which are s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chicago, Side Table in Polished and Brushed Stainless Steel and Black Lacquer
Located in Beirut, LB
A subtle combination of 2 finishes on each side of the U-shaped stainless steel leg. The mat and the glossy surface contrast nicely, each finish enhancing. By Georges Amatoury Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Kipferl Dining Table by Lara Bohinc in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl dining table features oblong top which is encased into circular round profile. It features sculptural legs of three batons which are s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Spinzi Palladium Sculptural Side Table, Black Metal, Collectible Italian Design
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Side Table - Decorative Stool - Architectural Stool Designed by Milanese atelier Spinzi, Palladium celebrates the timeless aestethics of 16th century architect Andrea Pal...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Organic Modern Dornes Side Table, Walnut Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dornes Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Dornes side table was crafted to tell a story of scenic beauty, embodying the captiva...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

New Modern Side Table in Travertine Marble creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Travertine marble coffee table. Size: 29,4 (base) x 75 (top diameter) x 36 (height) cm - round top -, 11.6 x 29.5 x 14.2 in., smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Large by the S...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Cocteau, Side Table in High Gloss Macassar and Hand Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Beirut, LB
Simple, yet practical as well as elegant, the Cocteau side table epitomizes the successful combination of exotic wood and stainless steel. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2014.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tall Round Side Findley Table Pedestal Base Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. H 22.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 20 in Additional...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Chrome Green by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Chrome Green. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Spinzi Palladium metal side table in Hammered Copper with round top
Located in Milano, IT
The neoclassical essentiality of the stool is inspired by the iconic architectures of Andrea Palladio. Crafted in air-thin metal and finished in vivid colours, the Palladium side tab...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Otto Round Accent Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Otto accent table is a small-scaled table with a Classic, simple, form. Available in oak or walnut, it features a round coupe top, substantial antique brass fittings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, Natural
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with a maple top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. They look great in this natu...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Umbra
Located in Wilmington, DE
Nestled within a delicate three-legged metal base, a sandblasted acrylic top with an underlining silver or gold leaf, reveals the material’s unique char- acteristics.
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Kartell Colonna Stool in Pink by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Colonna Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

ClassiCon Diana B Side Table in Light Blue by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Side table? Lectern? Notebook Stand? Reference library? Konstantin Grcic‘s new series of sheet metal tables is open to a wide range of interpretations and uses and, most importantly,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Diana B Side Table in White by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Side table? Lectern? Notebook stand? Reference library? Konstantin Grcic‘s new series of sheet metal tables is open to a wide range of interpretations and uses and, most importantly,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass table...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble

Eileen Gray Style Modernist Chrome Mirror Tables, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray style modernist square chrome and mercury mirrored side tables. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 28" H x 12" D x 8" W Dealer: S138XX
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Eiffel, Side Table in Grey Sycamore and Hand Patinated Silver Leaf on Steel
Located in Beirut, LB
This table has a unique, sun-shaped veneered top, merging the transparent cross structure of the famous Eiffel tower with an organic circular form. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2014.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Delta, Side Table in Hand Polished Brass and Extra Clear Glass
Located in Beirut, LB
A triangular-shaped golden element in polished brass. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2010.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx Travertine, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Statuary Marble, Travertine

Contemporary Boton One Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, in Black
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with walnut top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. Available in black, natural, ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Foice marble side table seamlessly combines the echoes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

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Find a broad range of unique 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, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Bari Ziperstein, Kartell, Greenapple, and Design Frères. 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 $3 and tops out at $332,640 while the average work can sell for $2,811.

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