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What are side tables called?
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Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School round side table with sculptural details, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This two-tier side table is an expressive example of Amsterdam School design from the mid-1920s. Executed in solid oak, the piece combines sculptural mass with carefully restrained o...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Studio Pottery Side Table in Stoneware by Tyrone and Julie Larson USA
Located in Troy, MI
Studio pottery side table by Tyrone and Julie Larson
USA circa 1960's
Hand thrown glazed stoneware with conical pedestal base and round surface with concentric banding decoration in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Wood, Marble, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, wood and brown marble side table likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 25.25"W x...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Expertly Restored - Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Side Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Andre Bus “Silhouette" Sculptural Side Table for Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Top
This sculptural Mid-Century Modern side table showcases the elegant, flowing lines that made the Silhouette line so visually distinctive in the 1960s. Crafted from walnut, the base features gracefully curved supports that create an airy, architectural presence while remaining solid and well-balanced. The original round glass top sits neatly within the frame, allowing the sculptural form of the base to remain the focal point. Subtle brass detailing at the center adds a refined accent that complements the warm wood tones. Expertly refinished, the table retains its original design integrity while presenting beautifully for contemporary interiors.
Fun Historical Fact:
Lane’s Silhouette...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut


