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18th Century Simplistic Oak Side Table
18th Century Simplistic Oak Side Table

18th Century Simplistic Oak Side Table

Located in Nijlen, BE

Original Belgian oak side table. 2 items available, 1 with a drawer and 1 without.

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Side Table with Drawer
18th Century Oak Side Table with Drawer

18th Century Oak Side Table with Drawer

Located in Nijlen, BE

Original Belgian oak side table. 2 items available, 1 with a drawer and 1 without.

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak carved square Side Table, Belgium 18th Century
Oak carved square Side Table, Belgium 18th Century

Oak carved square Side Table, Belgium 18th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 18th century / side table / oak / Antique An evocative piece of 18th‑century Belgian provincial furniture, this oak side table embodies the quiet elegance and honest const...

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Antique 18th Century Belgian French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century solid Oak carved Side Table, Belgium 1950s
Mid-Century solid Oak carved Side Table, Belgium 1950s

Mid-Century solid Oak carved Side Table, Belgium 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully crafted mid‑century solid oak side table from Belgium, dating to the 1950s, showcasing the warmth, charm, and sculptural simplicity characteristic of post‑war Belgian c...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Ebonized Oak "Sp03" Side Table by Robin Berrewaerts, Belgium 2020
Ebonized Oak "Sp03" Side Table by Robin Berrewaerts, Belgium 2020

Ebonized Oak "Sp03" Side Table by Robin Berrewaerts, Belgium 2020

Located in Utrecht, NL

This black side table is hand-sculpted with manual tools and made of reclaimed oak with an oil finish.

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2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Geometric Side Table
Oak Geometric Side Table

Oak Geometric Side Table

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Tables / side tables Oak geometric side table By intersecting geometrical shapes and creating interaction, designer Alain van Havre found something new. From any angle, the side ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Side Table by W. Luyckx for Aluclair Belgium
Side Table by W. Luyckx for Aluclair Belgium

Side Table by W. Luyckx for Aluclair Belgium

By Aluclair, W. Luyckx 1

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This brutalist aluminum high side table was designed by W. Luyckx for Aluclair Belgium.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Design Side Table, Belgium 1930's
Art Deco Design Side Table, Belgium 1930's

Art Deco Design Side Table, Belgium 1930's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Art Deco Design Round Side Table. Made in Belgium, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed with veneer inlay on the top.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Hand Carved Oak Bedside Table Elegant Tiered Design
1900s Belgian Hand Carved Oak Bedside Table Elegant Tiered Design

1900s Belgian Hand Carved Oak Bedside Table Elegant Tiered Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s Belgian hand-carved oak bedside table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and decorative detail across its elegant tiered form.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Belgian Art Deco side table with geometric top, ca. 1920
Belgian Art Deco side table with geometric top, ca. 1920

Belgian Art Deco side table with geometric top, ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1920 / side table / oak / Art Deco This elegant 1920s Belgian Art Deco side table showcases the clean geometry and refined craftsmanship characteristic of the period.

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table
Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table

Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Original Hand Crafted Artisan Made Carved Solid Oak Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Belgium, early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table to Sit next to a Desk Part of Large Suite
Dutch Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table to Sit next to a Desk Part of Large Suite

Dutch Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table to Sit next to a Desk Part of Large Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved solid oak Dutch side table with ornately carved base This set was hand made by a master craftsman in Bruges Belgium f...

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20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Leaf 3 Side Table in Oak or Walnut top with Brass Bronze or Black Brass Base
Leaf 3 Side Table in Oak or Walnut top with Brass Bronze or Black Brass Base

Leaf 3 Side Table in Oak or Walnut top with Brass Bronze or Black Brass Base

Located in Rhinebeck, NY

LEAF 3 Side Table LEAF is a collection of side tables featuring leaf-shaped walnut or oak tabletops atop a sleek brass base with a meticulously crafted handle.

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2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table
Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table

Wabi Sabi Brutalist Design Low Display Side Table

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Stamped on the bottom. Solid oak slab on 4 square cone carved shaped feet. This can be used as a low plant or display side table.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Flemish 17th century Gothic carved oak table
Flemish 17th century Gothic carved oak table

Flemish 17th century Gothic carved oak table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Flemish 17th century carved oak table circa 1690. We are pleased to offer this 17th century table which was often called a rent table. Over-sailing solid oak top which has now been...

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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Gothic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Centre Table, Flemish, Mahogany, Oak, Occasional, Dutch, 18th Century
Antique Centre Table, Flemish, Mahogany, Oak, Occasional, Dutch, 18th Century

Antique Centre Table, Flemish, Mahogany, Oak, Occasional, Dutch, 18th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique centre table. A Flemish, mahogany and oak occasional table of overt Dutch taste and dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800. Attractive serpentine form in s...

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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Side Tables

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Mahogany

Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

Three Bullet Shaped Burnt Oak Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq

By Arno Declercq

Located in Geneve, CH

Senufo stool in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq. Stool or side table. Domensions: H 50 cm x D 30 cm / H 17.9” H x D 11.8”.

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2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Immobile Pure by Hans Weyers, 2019
Immobile Pure by Hans Weyers, 2019

Immobile Pure by Hans Weyers, 2019

By Hans Weyers

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This side table is made of oakwood. It is a fragile piece to take care of. It is a unique piece, signed by the artist.        

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

KING ALBERT I OF BELGIUM OCCASIONAL SIDE END COFFEE TABLE CARVED OAK CiRCA 1900
KING ALBERT I OF BELGIUM OCCASIONAL SIDE END COFFEE TABLE CARVED OAK CiRCA 1900

KING ALBERT I OF BELGIUM OCCASIONAL SIDE END COFFEE TABLE CARVED OAK CiRCA 1900

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London An exquisite Victorian-era centre table featuring masterful hand carving and a distinguished King Albert I of Belgium medallion as its visual centrepiece. Craf...

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's
Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's

Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool, Belgium 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Tripod Oak Small Side Table / Stool. Made in Belgium, 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design
Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design

Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design

By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Large console side table reclaimed wood
Large console side table reclaimed wood

Large console side table reclaimed wood

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We made this console in our workshop from a one slab early 18th century Portuguese walnut top and a solid oak central windmillshaft from the same period. Alltough we found these 2 ye...

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2010s Belgian Console Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary block arch stool side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design

By barh.design, Sam Goyvaerts

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

By barh.design, Sam Goyvaerts

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary round stool or side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design
Contemporary round stool or side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design

Contemporary round stool or side table, black stained oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Brut 01.1, a seating object that takes on the challenge to bring active sitting and aesthetics together. Brut combines massive wood with a self-developed flexible part which makes it...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Stools

Materials

Rubber, Oak

French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers

French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Hanover, MA

French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in clear gloss finish. In the style of Andre Do...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak

Mid-Century Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Dark Oak Side Table or Stool
Mid-Century Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Dark Oak Side Table or Stool

Mid-Century Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Dark Oak Side Table or Stool

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rectangular side table or stool crafted from solid dark oak exemplifies Brutalist design principles through its primitive hand-carved construction. Four angled legs connect to a thic...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Modernist Table
Belgian Oak Modernist Table

Belgian Oak Modernist Table

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

belgian oak modernist table

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Belgian Secessionist Side Table
Belgian Secessionist Side Table

Belgian Secessionist Side Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Belgian circular side table of unusual Secessionist inspired design executed in oak with four legs unified by a stretcher, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Vienna Secession Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s Side Table, Belgium
1930s Side Table, Belgium

1930s Side Table, Belgium

Unavailable|$3,443

1930s Side Table, Belgium

Located in Brugge, BE

Interesting side table from the former 'Hotel Des Nations' in Knokke, 1930s, Belgium. Made in oakwood with inserted butterfly joints in wenge wood. A nice example of good woodwork...

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Wenge

Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak
Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak

Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak

Located in Nijlen, BE

A low one-of-a-kind side table from our Saikoro collection. You can use it to put in front of a big window, against your sofa, in front of your sofa, as a piece against a wall. You c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Oak, Coating

Art Deco Bullit Shaped Side Table with Glass Top in Oak
Art Deco Bullit Shaped Side Table with Glass Top in Oak

Art Deco Bullit Shaped Side Table with Glass Top in Oak

By De Coene Frères

Located in Ghent, BE

Beautiful proportioned side table or small console made of rich colored lacquered oak wood with a glass top.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Bernard Dubois & Isaac Reina Side Table in Solid Oak or Natural Cow Leather
Bernard Dubois & Isaac Reina Side Table in Solid Oak or Natural Cow Leather

Bernard Dubois & Isaac Reina Side Table in Solid Oak or Natural Cow Leather

By Bernard Dubois & Isaac Reina

Located in Brussels, BE

The "Table Basse" designed by Bernard Dubois and Isaac Reina is covered flawlessly with natural cow leather. No stitches can be detected. The side table can be seen as a massive leat...

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2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

1900s Belgian Oak Side Table
1900s Belgian Oak Side Table

1900s Belgian Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

This beautiful 1900s Belgian oak side table captures the charm of vintage European craftsmanship, perfect for adding character to any room.

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Belgian Oak Side Table with Marble Top
Early 18th Century Belgian Oak Side Table with Marble Top

Early 18th Century Belgian Oak Side Table with Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Small, early 18th century Belgian oak side table. Retaining its original marble top, above a carved frieze with central, single carved drawer.

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

1970s Belgian Oak Side Table
1970s Belgian Oak Side Table

1970s Belgian Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

An oak occasional table from 1970s Belgium with a country silhouette. The legs, made of reclaimed oak, exhibit a weathered texture, creating a compelling contrast with the rounded co...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Belgian Oak Side Table
1950s Belgian Oak Side Table

1950s Belgian Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

A simple and rustic table from Belgium, circa 1950. A midcentury Belgian fashion, traditional furniture forms are simplified, updated through a contemporary lens. Turned oak legs and...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Side Table
Antique Belgian Oak Side Table

Antique Belgian Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Combining a country silhouette with a delicate natural finish, this oak side table offers a versatile vintage find.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Rustic and simple Belgian style farmhouse table from circa 1900 in bleached oak. A sturdy construction follows the lineage of European craftsmen.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak side table from Belgium, produced 1960. A unique, three legged side table from the mid-century, whose design calls upon Gothic architecture with its intently crafted l...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden table created in 20th century Belgium. The tastefully lathed legs and sculpted elements of this small table impart a sense of refined beauty. An oak construction which has b...

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20th Century Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

1900s Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Hand-crafted in Belgium in the early 20th century, this unique oak table is replete with meticulously carved decorative details.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1880s Belgian Country Oak Side Table
1880s Belgian Country Oak Side Table

1880s Belgian Country Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

An oak coffee table from 1880s Belgium. Wide barley twist legs fuse structure and ornament with a subtle reference to the countryside locale; the heft of the broad square tabletop is...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table beautifully captures the essence of rustic elegance.

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20th Century Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Wood Side Table Belgium, 1800s
Carved Oak Wood Side Table Belgium, 1800s

Carved Oak Wood Side Table Belgium, 1800s

Located in Rīga, LV

Antique oakwood side table with beautifully carved details. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Belgium Period: 1800s Dimensions: 100 W x 65 D x 63 H cm Condition: Good ...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Belgian Carved Oak Side Table
20th Century Belgian Carved Oak Side Table

20th Century Belgian Carved Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden side table created in 20th century Belgium. This petite yet powerful side table makes a bold and elegant statement.

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20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Oak Pull Leaf Side Table
Vintage Belgian Oak Pull Leaf Side Table

Vintage Belgian Oak Pull Leaf Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

The gentle curvature of the cabriole legs, terminating in delicately carved scroll feet, imparts a graceful silhouette to this vintage table. Hand-crafted in Belgium in the early 20t...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Bleached Oak Belgian Side Table
Gothic Revival Bleached Oak Belgian Side Table

Gothic Revival Bleached Oak Belgian Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

A Gothic inspired oak side table from Belgium. Carved legs and trestle support with wooden pegs, a simple and architectural approach in sturdy oak.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table
Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Early 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Step back in time with this exquisite early 20th-century Belgian side table, a testament to timeless craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Glazed Oak Side Table, Belgium 1960s
Brutalist Glazed Oak Side Table, Belgium 1960s

Brutalist Glazed Oak Side Table, Belgium 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Brutalist side table is a quintessential representation of Belgian design sensibilities during that period.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Belgian Oak Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgian oak side table for your home. A Belgian oak side table — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage Belgian oak side table now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Belgian oak 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 Belgian oak side table, designed in the Modern, Baroque or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Belgian oak side table over the years, but those crafted by Arno Declercq, barh.design and Sam Goyvaerts are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Belgian Oak Side Table?

A Belgian oak side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $8,567.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered —  find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.