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Atomic Side Table

Marble Top Brass "Atomic" Side Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Brass and marble top tripod table... unique atomic look.
Category

Late 20th Century Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Circular Accent Side Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Circular Side Table with Atomic Curvature to the Column Trunk. Circular Base. Vintage Condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

2010 Atomic Age Sputnik Studio Industrial Steel Side Tables, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
2010 Atomic Age Sputnik Studio Industrial Steel Side Tables- Pair Offered for sale is a pair of
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2010s American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s plant holder table - side table - expo 58
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
$592 / set
H 16.54 in W 19.3 in D 12.41 in
Atomic Age Industrial 3 Legged Table/ Rustic Wood Top
Located in Malibu, CA
A robust slice of natural wood rests atop a set of hand-forged iron legs, embodying the 'atomic age
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Atomic Age Industrial 3 Legged Table/ Rustic Wood Top
Atomic Age Industrial 3 Legged Table/ Rustic Wood Top
$477 Sale Price
40% Off
H 18 in Dm 12 in
Atomic Marshmallow Bedside Table (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
By Maison Colbert
Located in London, GB
Atomic Marshmallow Bedside Table Charlotte Colbert is an award-winning filmmaker and multi-media
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Atomic Marshmallow Bedside Table (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Atomic Marshmallow Bedside Table (Charlotte Colbert x Maison Colbert)
Price Upon Request
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1950s Side Table Style Mathieu Matégot and Pierre Guariche France
By Pierre Guariche, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents French Sculptural Side Accent Atomic Triangle Table in the style of Mathieu
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Space Age, chrome side
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table
$1,704 Sale Price
30% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass & Glass Side Table / Floor Lamp. Circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Atomic Age Side Tables
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Style tables with a steel frame, joined by solid wooden balls on each corner, circa 1950. Original
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Atomic Age Side Tables
Atomic Age Side Tables
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Modern Classic Blue Ceramic Atomic Table Stone by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in New York, NY
As its name by itself defines this collection of tables and stools looks like being made by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Modern Classic Natural Oak Atomic Table Wood by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in New York, NY
As its name by itself defines this collection of tables and stools looks like being made by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Atomic Metal and Glass Side Tables, USA, 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
Perfect shape on this pair of Atomic metal and veneered end tables with insert glass top. The non
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Unique Atomic Side Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
aluminum stretchers and finished on all sides. Certainly captures the atomic era very well and we can date
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Atomic Side Table
Unique Atomic Side Table
H 22 in W 21.5 in D 30 in
Three 1950s Swedish Round Atomic Side Tables in Teak & Brass by Albert Larsson
By Peter Hvidt, Albert Larsson, Alberts Tibro
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A trio of circular 1950s side tables in teak by Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro. Perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Vladimir Kagan Atomic Occasional Walnut Side Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Kagan Occasional Walnut Side Table, circa 1950s. With a triangular wedge black laminate
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Frenchmans Atomic Tripod Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A functional sculpture; salvage molded plywood, iron tripod legs assemblage table with stash bin.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Frenchmans Atomic Tripod Table
Frenchmans Atomic Tripod Table
H 22 in W 16 in D 16 in
Italian Midcentury Atomic Style Side Table in Brass Glass and Wood
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this atomic style side table dates from the late 1950s. Three slender tapered brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s American Midcentury Atomic Age Walnut and Metal Magazine Rack Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and unique atomic design hairpin legs, small table great design freshly refinished 1" thick
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Mid-Century Organic Louis Sognot style Vintage Atomic Boomerang Table
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Showing some nice patina on the wood surfaces.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Glass, Chrome and Marble End Table Jetson
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and sophisticated Space Age glass, chrome and marble end or side table. Iconic Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

1950s American Modern Walnut End Side Table Atomic Age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
side accents, and beech wood combination, with drawer, the table is in great condition, totally
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Atomic Era Sculptural Side Tables in Grey Ceruse, 1955
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables. Newly refinished in grey cerused. Labeled
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Nickel

American Midcentury Pair of Side Patio Tables in Iron and Acrylic Atomic Age
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid iron tubbing end tables, freshly powder coated and new acrylic color tops
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

American Midcentury Pair of Side Patio Tables in Iron and Acrilyc Atomic Age
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid iron tubbing end tables, freshly powder coated and new acrylic color tops
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Two Atomic Circular Side Tables by Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro
By Albert Larsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two 1950s atomic circular teak side tables by Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro. Perfect examples
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Orb Atomic Era Round Glass Side End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern triangular base atomic form side tables. The pair features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Atomic Teak Nightstands With Wire Racks
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Plastic Measurements: 24? Width x 12? Depth x 23? Height Condition: In excellent original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak, Plastic

1950s American Modern walnut step end side table Atomic age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
, totally refinished . great between 2 club chairs or can be used as a side table next to a sofa.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

*SALE* Atomic Two-Tier Mid Century Side, End or Corner Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each atomic, blonde laminate tables of these are two-tiered, with a biomorphic shape on the top
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Midcentury German Atomic Kidney Shape Coffee Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Midcentury Atomic Kidney Shape Coffee Cide Table From Germany Unique kidney shaped table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s American Modern Walnut End Side Table Atomic Age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
refinished. Great between two club chairs or can be used as a side table next to a sofa.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1950s Pair of American Modern Walnut step end side tables Atomic age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
between 2 club chairs or can be used as a side table next to a sofa.these pair its fabulous for a mid
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

1950’s Atomic Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W30 D24 H24.5 Atomic Side Tables made of mahogany wood. Contains two drawers; thin top
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1950’s Atomic Side Tables
1950’s Atomic Side Tables
H 24.5 in W 30 in D 24 in
Atomic Side Table from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Teak Side Table. This Atomic Table is in beautiful condition, so
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Atomic Side Table from Denmark
Atomic Side Table from Denmark
H 18 in W 25 in D 17 in
Scandinavian Teak Side Table by Albert Larsson for Alberts
By Albert Larsson
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Teak atomic side table designed by Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Atomic style side table. Aluminum with granite base and glass top.
Located in Little River, SC
Very cool atomic style table. Angled aluminum base attached to granite. Glass top.
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Danish Teak Atomic Style Side Table with Segmented Drawer and Basket
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This fun Danish modern teak side table has awesome style and design. Featuring a drawer with
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Modernist Pair of Atomic Tables labelled 'Alberts of Sweden'
Located in London, GB
Modernist Pair of Atomic Tables labelled
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall Style Side Table Pair by Lane
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of atomic style walnut side tables by Lane. Adrian Pearsall sold his company, Craft Associates
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Atomic Era Danish Modern Teak 2-Sided Desk with Tambour Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Atomic Era Style Teak Partner's Desk. Features 2-Sided Tambour Bar Cabinet, semicircular drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Albert Larsson Atomic Tripod Round Side Table
By Alberts Tibro, Albert Larsson
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This dramatic Danish Modern atomic era style teak round side table has a tapering teak top, a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

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Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.  
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture

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Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
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Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
$5,900 / set
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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Mid century Solid teak slab coffee table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb bold piece of mid century furniture. Solid teak with a slab top that is unbelievably thick. The colour is fabulous as is the patina. Its a simple design that will wo...
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Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid century Solid teak slab coffee table
Mid century Solid teak slab coffee table
$3,743
H 13.78 in W 76.38 in D 22.05 in
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Steel

French Style 1950s Plant Stand
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
$3,500
H 37.75 in W 17 in D 17 in
Stilnovo Rare Pair of Two-Light Articulating Sconces, Italy, 1950s
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Located in New York, NY
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Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
$3,626 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table designed by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
$3,895
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$685 / item
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$4,383 / item
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Located in Hønefoss, 30
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Atomic Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal atomic side table for your home. An atomic side table — often made from metal, wood and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect atomic side table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An atomic side table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made atomic side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Albert Larsson and Alberts Tibro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Atomic Side Table?

Prices for an atomic side table start at $375 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $675.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Atomic Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 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.