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Japanese Liberty Side Tables

Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers
Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers

Circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Hand Carved Side Lamp Table Cutlery Drawers

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, retailed through Liberty’s London, cutlery table A very good looking and well made piece, I’ve never

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Liberty of London Japanese Carved Table
Victorian Liberty of London Japanese Carved Table

Victorian Liberty of London Japanese Carved Table

By Liberty of London

Located in Houston, TX

Late Victorian period carved wood table from Liberty of London showcasing Japanese decorative

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Liberty & Co. A rare Moorish Anglo-Japanese walnut sidetable
Liberty & Co. A rare Moorish Anglo-Japanese walnut sidetable

Liberty & Co. A rare Moorish Anglo-Japanese walnut sidetable

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. A rare Moorish/Anglo Japanese walnut side table with Musharabieh turnings to the

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Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Carved Side Table from Liberty & Co
Japanese Carved Side Table from Liberty & Co

Japanese Carved Side Table from Liberty & Co

$2,169

H 22.45 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in

Japanese Carved Side Table from Liberty & Co

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A Japanese Kamakura Bori carved side table, retailed by Liberty & Co. Circa 1900. These type of

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique English Burnt Bamboo and Lacquer Occasional Table with Custom Glass Top
Antique English Burnt Bamboo and Lacquer Occasional Table with Custom Glass Top

Antique English Burnt Bamboo and Lacquer Occasional Table with Custom Glass Top

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 19th/Early 20th C. English, a refined example of Anglo-Japanese design, this vintage burnt

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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table
Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table Commissioned and

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table
Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table

Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Coffee Side Table

By Liberty of London, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Side table made and designed in Japan for the Liberty and Co.
Side table made and designed in Japan for the Liberty and Co.

Side table made and designed in Japan for the Liberty and Co.

Located in PARIS, FR

The Liberty and Co. was established in 1875 by Arthur Lisenby Liberty with the intention of selling

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Zitan

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Hand Scraped and Hand Carved 1920s Liberty's London Side Table
Hand Scraped and Hand Carved 1920s Liberty's London Side Table

Hand Scraped and Hand Carved 1920s Liberty's London Side Table

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H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Hand Scraped and Hand Carved 1920s Liberty's London Side Table

Located in Alton, GB

Beautiful hand carved side table presented in Libertys of London with its intricate floral pattern

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20th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty & Co Japanese Carved Side Table Art Nouveau
Liberty & Co Japanese Carved Side Table Art Nouveau

Liberty & Co Japanese Carved Side Table Art Nouveau

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H 26.38 in W 32.29 in D 20.28 in

Liberty & Co Japanese Carved Side Table Art Nouveau

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A Japanese fruitwood carved side table, retailed by Liberty & Co. Circa 1900. These tables were

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Antique 1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table
1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table

1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Liberty's London Japanese carved side table, 1905. This two tier fruitwood side

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Side Tables
Pair of Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Side Tables

Pair of Liberty's London Three Monkey Hear See Speak No Evil Carved Side Tables

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Fully Stamped Y Hayashi 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table
Rare Fully Stamped Y Hayashi 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table

Rare Fully Stamped Y Hayashi 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table

By Liberty of London, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

’s London 1905 Japanese side table fully stamped Y.Hayashi Nikko I have never seen another of these

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Dragon Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table
Rare 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Dragon Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table

Rare 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Dragon Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese dragon mahogany

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Pair of Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables

Pair of Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 1905 Liberty London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardiniere
Antique 1905 Liberty London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardiniere

Antique 1905 Liberty London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardiniere

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side table

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table Jardinière Plant Bust Stands
1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table Jardinière Plant Bust Stands

1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side Table Jardinière Plant Bust Stands

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large rectangle Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Table Carved for Liberty of London
Japanese Table Carved for Liberty of London

Japanese Table Carved for Liberty of London

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Japanese table Carved for Liberty of London The octagonal top is beautifully carved with

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Early 20th Century Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Large 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière
Large 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière

Large 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1905 Liberty's London Floral Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Pair of 1905 Liberty's London Floral Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables

Pair of 1905 Liberty's London Floral Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Tables

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely pair of Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side tables A

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Round circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table
Rare Round circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table

Rare Round circa 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely rare round Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany side table A

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look
Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look

Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London Japan1905 oriental mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look
Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look

Japan Antique 1905 Liberty's London Hand Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Look

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Liberty’s London Japan1905 oriental mahogany side

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Liberty & Co, Fine Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Table in the Style of E W Godwin
Liberty & Co, Fine Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Table in the Style of E W Godwin

Liberty & Co, Fine Anglo-Japanese Walnut Side Table in the Style of E W Godwin

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, a fine Anglo-Japanese Walnut side table in the style of E W Godwin with a spindle

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Antique 1890s British Anglo-Japanese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière
Small 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière

Small 1905 Liberty's London Japanese Carved Side End Lamp Wine Table Jardinière

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large small Liberty’s London 1905 Japanese mahogany

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Japanese Side Table, Carved Koi Carp, circa 1900
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Japanese Side Table, Carved Koi Carp, circa 1900

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Japanese Side Table, Carved Koi Carp, circa 1900

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Matlock, GB

Liberty & Co Japanese occasional table, beautifully carved with Koi carp. Dating from around 1900

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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wool, Wood

Liberty & Co Carved Japanese Occasional Table circa 1900
Liberty & Co Carved Japanese Occasional Table circa 1900

Liberty & Co Carved Japanese Occasional Table circa 1900

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Matlock, GB

Unusual Liberty & Co Japanese carved occasional/side table circa 1900, this one has a more

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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Liberty and Co Japanese Hand Carved Side Table
Antique Art Nouveau Liberty and Co Japanese Hand Carved Side Table

Antique Art Nouveau Liberty and Co Japanese Hand Carved Side Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in KINGSFORD, NSW

Stunning antique Art Nouveau side table, circa 1900, retailed by Liberty and Co,of London. These

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Plant Stand, Side Table, Liberty's London, Japan, 1905
Antique Carved Plant Stand, Side Table, Liberty's London, Japan, 1905

Antique Carved Plant Stand, Side Table, Liberty's London, Japan, 1905

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique carved octagonal plant stand, side table, Liberty's London, Japan 1905, B2207 Japan 1905

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Tall Plant Stand, Liberty's London, Carved Mahogany, Japan, 1905
Antique Tall Plant Stand, Liberty's London, Carved Mahogany, Japan, 1905

Antique Tall Plant Stand, Liberty's London, Carved Mahogany, Japan, 1905

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique tall plant stand, Liberty's London, carved mahogany, Japan 1905, B2206 Japan 1905 Solid

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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By Liberty & Co.

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Japanese Liberty Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese liberty side tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, all Japanese liberty side tables available were constructed with great care. Japanese liberty side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese liberty side tables bearing Art Nouveau hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Liberty of London and Liberty & Co. each produced beautiful Japanese liberty side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Liberty Side Tables?

Prices for Japanese liberty side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese liberty side tables begin at $633 and can go as high as $4,667, while the average can fetch as much as $1,017.

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.