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Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900
Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand 20th Mid-century Massive walnut bedside table with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900
Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand 20th Mid-century Massive walnut bedside table with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Puddingstone Top Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Puddingstone Top Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Puddingstone Top Side Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Combining functionality and spare elegance, this side table was expertly constructed with elm

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Stone

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

jewelry box as a petite side table, elevated by a custom steel table base. Additional Dimensions: Top

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

a petite side table, elevated by a custom steel table base. Additional Dimensions: Top interior

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Antique English Mahogany Side Tables, Circa 1900
Pair Antique English Mahogany Side Tables, Circa 1900

Pair Antique English Mahogany Side Tables, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique English Mahogany side tables, Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Mahogany

Nice Side Table in Braided Rattan, France, 1900
Nice Side Table in Braided Rattan, France, 1900

Nice Side Table in Braided Rattan, France, 1900

Located in Paris, FR

Side table in rattan and bamboo. In perfect condition.

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Early 20th Century French Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Louis XV Oak Two-Tiered Side Table, circa 1900
Louis XV Oak Two-Tiered Side Table, circa 1900

Louis XV Oak Two-Tiered Side Table, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Delicately inlaid with a single band, this elegant side table features a top tier with a beveled

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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Inlaid Side Tables, circa 1900
Pair of Louis XVI Inlaid Side Tables, circa 1900

Pair of Louis XVI Inlaid Side Tables, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of Louis XVI style parquetry inlaid ormolu-mounted side tables, each with a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Antique Wooden Side Tables or Pedestals, Early 1900s
Italian Antique Wooden Side Tables or Pedestals, Early 1900s

Italian Antique Wooden Side Tables or Pedestals, Early 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Wooden side tables or pedestals, early 1900s Pair of side tables or pedestals in dark wood

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Early 1900s Italian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900
Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts round occasional side table or tea table Recently

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900
Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts occasional side table Recently procured from Frank

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Oak

Carved Ebonized Wood Elephant Side or Center Table, circa 1900, India
Carved Ebonized Wood Elephant Side or Center Table, circa 1900, India

Carved Ebonized Wood Elephant Side or Center Table, circa 1900, India

Located in Nantucket, MA

An intricately carved ebonized wood side or center table with bone inlay and featuring elephant

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Teak

Early 1900's Venetian Style Painted with Giltwood Bedside Tables From Italy
Early 1900's Venetian Style Painted with Giltwood Bedside Tables From Italy

Early 1900's Venetian Style Painted with Giltwood Bedside Tables From Italy

Located in London, Park Royal

A pair of elegantly embellished venetian style bedside tables from Naples, Italy. The pair of

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table by Mundus, Austria, circa 1900
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table by Mundus, Austria, circa 1900

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table by Mundus, Austria, circa 1900

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Beautiful designed Art Nouveau bentwood side table from the early 20th century in Austria. Made of

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hofmann Secessionist Wiener Werkstatte Tiger Maple Side Table, circa 1900
Josef Hofmann Secessionist Wiener Werkstatte Tiger Maple Side Table, circa 1900

Josef Hofmann Secessionist Wiener Werkstatte Tiger Maple Side Table, circa 1900

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This one-drawer tiger maple and ebonized side table or work table bears the original 'Josef Hofmann

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass

Side Table or End Table with Drawer French, Early 20th Century
Side Table or End Table with Drawer French, Early 20th Century

Side Table or End Table with Drawer French, Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

End table or side table with drawer Poplar and pine French, circa 1910 Good condition wooden

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood

Lakeside Craft Shops Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Octagonal Side Table, Circa 1900
Lakeside Craft Shops Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Octagonal Side Table, Circa 1900

Lakeside Craft Shops Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Octagonal Side Table, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission Arts & Crafts carved oak octagonal side table Recently procured from

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Oak

Side Table Hall or Console Table Alder and Iron Spanish Colonial Revival, C 1900
Side Table Hall or Console Table Alder and Iron Spanish Colonial Revival, C 1900

Side Table Hall or Console Table Alder and Iron Spanish Colonial Revival, C 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Spanish hall side or console table. Handsome and practical. Spanish Colonial revival, circa 1960

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Satinwood & Ormolu Marble Top Side Table, Circa 1900
Antique French Louis XIV Satinwood & Ormolu Marble Top Side Table, Circa 1900

Antique French Louis XIV Satinwood & Ormolu Marble Top Side Table, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV side table offers satinwood construction with shaped top having inset

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

English Turn of the Century Bamboo Side Table with Reed Motif, circa 1900
English Turn of the Century Bamboo Side Table with Reed Motif, circa 1900

English Turn of the Century Bamboo Side Table with Reed Motif, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bamboo side table from the early 20th century with reed motif and hidden casters

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Early 20th Century English Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of French Hand-Wrought Iron Side Tables with Floral Motifs, circa 1900
Pair of French Hand-Wrought Iron Side Tables with Floral Motifs, circa 1900

Pair of French Hand-Wrought Iron Side Tables with Floral Motifs, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French hand-wrought iron side tables from the early 20th century, with floral motifs, new

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Early 20th Century French Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 1900s Antique French Side Table with Glowing Patina
Early 1900s Antique French Side Table with Glowing Patina

Early 1900s Antique French Side Table with Glowing Patina

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Design; Early 1900's; Antique; Side table Early 1900s antique French side table This

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Early 19th Century European Romantic Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table with Stained Glass Tile Insert, circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table with Stained Glass Tile Insert, circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table with Stained Glass Tile Insert, circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts occasional side table cabinet In the manner of Stickley USA

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Copper

Antique Continental Mahogany Marble Top Side Stand, Circa 1900
Antique Continental Mahogany Marble Top Side Stand, Circa 1900

Antique Continental Mahogany Marble Top Side Stand, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Continental side stand offers marble top over mahogany frame having single drawer over

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Early 20th Century European Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble

Burnt Bamboo Japanned Table, Circa 1900
Burnt Bamboo Japanned Table, Circa 1900

Burnt Bamboo Japanned Table, Circa 1900

Located in Rochester, NY

Burnt bamboo two tier side table / occasional table - the top and lower shelf in the original black

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Early 20th Century English Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass

Side Table Round Coffee Glass Top Wrought Iron circa 1900 Use or Customise
Side Table Round Coffee Glass Top Wrought Iron circa 1900 Use or Customise

Side Table Round Coffee Glass Top Wrought Iron circa 1900 Use or Customise

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wrought iron French table superb patina gloriously distressed through age clear glass top. This

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Chinese Afternoon Tea Table, c. 1900
Fine Chinese Afternoon Tea Table, c. 1900

Fine Chinese Afternoon Tea Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant side table dates to the late 19th century and would have been used for serving tea

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Elm

Rare, Reeded Ebony British Campaign Box or Chest on Stand, Early 1900's
Rare, Reeded Ebony British Campaign Box or Chest on Stand, Early 1900's

Rare, Reeded Ebony British Campaign Box or Chest on Stand, Early 1900's

Located in Nantucket, MA

tray that allows access below. The lock has been replaced and has a working key. Early 1900's.

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Early 20th Century Campaign Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Ebony

Antique Pair Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Side Stands circa 1900
Antique Pair Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Side Stands circa 1900

Antique Pair Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Side Stands circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique matching pair of Chinese side stands offers shaped inset marble over rosewood stand

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Early 20th Century Chinese Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

This is a decorative antique rectangular occasional table, circa 1900 in date. The table is

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Early 1900s Edwardian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Occasional Table
Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Occasional Table

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

This is a pretty antique Edwardian occasional table, circa 1900 in date. The table is exquisitely

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three Chinese Feng Deng Tables, circa 1900
Set of Three Chinese Feng Deng Tables, circa 1900

Set of Three Chinese Feng Deng Tables, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

coffee table when placed side-by-side.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Elm

Unusual Early 20th Century English Folkart Blackthorn Tripod Table
Unusual Early 20th Century English Folkart Blackthorn Tripod Table

Unusual Early 20th Century English Folkart Blackthorn Tripod Table

Located in London, GB

Unusual blackthorn tripod table We are proud to offer a circa 1900 highly unusual English

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Early 1900s British Folk Art Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood

Antique European Pine Jugendstil Table with Drawer, Germany, circa 1900
Antique European Pine Jugendstil Table with Drawer, Germany, circa 1900

Antique European Pine Jugendstil Table with Drawer, Germany, circa 1900

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Tenon and square peg joinery. Table offers one-drawer, stretchers joining the legs on three sides and a

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Pine

French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900
French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900

French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

fabric that can make this cabinet a sewing table. French circa 1900 in the Louis XVI style. Good

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Jewelry Box Table with Peaches and Pomegranates, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Table with Peaches and Pomegranates, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Table with Peaches and Pomegranates, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

side table, elevated by a custom steel table base. Additional dimensions: Drawers: 6.5"W x 9.25"D x

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century French Occasional Table Work Box Bedside Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Occasional Table Work Box Bedside Cabinet

Early 20th Century French Occasional Table Work Box Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French occasional table which can double as a bedside cabinet, circa

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Early 1900s French Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian Style Mahogany and Burl Wood Pedestal Table, England, circa 1900
Georgian Style Mahogany and Burl Wood Pedestal Table, England, circa 1900

Georgian Style Mahogany and Burl Wood Pedestal Table, England, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual handmade Georgian style mahogany pedestal table with inset green leather surface. Having

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Burl

French Bistro Guinguette Table Terrazzo Top & Wrought Iron Clover Shape, 1900
French Bistro Guinguette Table Terrazzo Top & Wrought Iron Clover Shape, 1900

French Bistro Guinguette Table Terrazzo Top & Wrought Iron Clover Shape, 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bistro tables with terrazzo top and wrought iron foot, French, circa 1900 in the art Nouveau period

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Nouveau Plant Table Etagere Artificial Bronze Antique circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Plant Table Etagere Artificial Bronze Antique circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Plant Table Etagere Artificial Bronze Antique circa 1900

Located in Poperinge, BE

French Art Nouveau plant table, 3-tiered etagere, originally made to be used by a fireplace or

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Pair of Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Occasional Tables
Early 20th Century Pair of Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Occasional Tables

Early 20th Century Pair of Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Occasional Tables

Located in London, GB

, circa 1900 in date. The elegant tables feature shaped rectangular tops inlaid with rectangular panels

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Early 1900s French Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Ormolu

Inlaid and Parquetry Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Table, French, circa 1900
Inlaid and Parquetry Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Table, French, circa 1900

Inlaid and Parquetry Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Table, French, circa 1900

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A French inlaid and bronze mounted Louis XV style table in kingwood and rosewood parquetry with a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

side table, the limestone column has a Minimalist form that blends effortlessly into any interior.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900
Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900

Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

inherent permanence. The round anchor sits beautifully as a low garden stool, side table, or pedestal.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Stone

English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900
English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900

English Oak Drinks Cart, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

, circa 1900 . The piece is topped with hand turned finials and finishes in casters.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Chinese Mill Stones, circa 1900
Set of Three Chinese Mill Stones, circa 1900

Set of Three Chinese Mill Stones, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

as unexpected side tables with authentic texture. Pictured on left: 10"Dia x 19"H Pictured in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Limestone

Industrial Pine and Iron Sculptor Stand, England, circa 1900
Industrial Pine and Iron Sculptor Stand, England, circa 1900

Industrial Pine and Iron Sculptor Stand, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Industrial pine and iron sculptor stand, England, circa 1900. With adjustable height and swivel

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Iron

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Antique Side Table c. 1900
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Antique Side Table c. 1900

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Antique Side Table c. 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED MARBLE TOP SIDE TABLE France c. 1900, Over Lion Paw Sabots

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Early 20th Century French Empire Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1900. Made in the art Nouveau period : the

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Side Table
Early 19th Century French Side Table

Early 19th Century French Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This sweet side table features the clean lines of the Biedermeier period, with a rustic character

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Early 1900s French Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Japanese Stool / Side Table
Early 20th Century Japanese Stool / Side Table

Early 20th Century Japanese Stool / Side Table

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 20th Century Japanese stool that can also be utilized as a side table. All solid wood

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Nouveau Side Cabinet Nightstand French Bedside Table Red Marble, C. 1900
Art Nouveau Side Cabinet Nightstand French Bedside Table Red Marble, C. 1900

Art Nouveau Side Cabinet Nightstand French Bedside Table Red Marble, C. 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

This French nightstand bedside table was made circa 1900. This side cabinet has a red marble top

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble

Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900
Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Louis XV St Side Cabinet Nightstand French Walnut Bedside Marbletop Table c 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand 20th Mid-century Massive walnut bedside table with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Early 1900 Antique Side Table

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Early 1900 Antique Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early 1900 antique side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, marble and stone, every early 1900 antique side table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an early 1900 antique side table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early 1900 antique side table, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one early 1900 antique side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Early 1900 Antique Side Table?

Prices for an early 1900 antique side table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $3,766, while the average can fetch as much as $1,199.

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.