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Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table
Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table

Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A smaller circular black stone shelf is positioned midway down the frame, providing an additional display surface while complementing the larger tabletop. The lower section is conne...

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl
Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl

Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The two tables are closely matched in scale, construction, and finish, and they can sit side by side to form a larger wedge or a full-circle arrangement. Place these tables flanking...

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

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900
French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900

French Art Nouveau Ecole de Nancy Marquetry Side Table, Chrysanthemums, c 1900

By Ecole de Nancy

Located in Austin, TX

The shaped top of the table wonderfully worked in marquetry with a fluid and lyrical design of large and impressive chrysanthemum leaves and blossoms in various states of bloom.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood, Oak, Burl

Purple TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Purple TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Purple TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Green TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Green TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Green TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Red TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Red TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Red TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Black TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Black TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Black TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Orange TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Orange TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Orange TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

iO Sculptural Side Table in Solid Green Marble, Small, by FORMAR
iO Sculptural Side Table in Solid Green Marble, Small, by FORMAR

iO Sculptural Side Table in Solid Green Marble, Small, by FORMAR

By Adolfo Abejon

Located in 中西區, HK

This listing: Small – Ø30 × H40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in) Available in three sizes: Small – Ø30 × H40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in) Medium – Ø35 × H46 cm (13.8 × 18.1 in) Large – Ø40 × H50 cm (15.7...

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2010s Chinese Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Gilt Rope & Tassel Side Tables with Verde Marble Top
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Gilt Rope & Tassel Side Tables with Verde Marble Top

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Gilt Rope & Tassel Side Tables with Verde Marble Top

Located in London, GB

Gracefully swagged twisted-rope garlands hang beneath the tops, caught at the shoulders with large, finely modelled tassels. A gilt ring stretcher with ball terminals ties the legs t...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Ceramic Side Table - Wet sand - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural
Ceramic Side Table - Wet sand - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

Ceramic Side Table - Wet sand - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.

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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Side Table - Light white - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural
Ceramic Side Table - Light white - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

Ceramic Side Table - Light white - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Side Table - Powder brown - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural
Ceramic Side Table - Powder brown - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

Ceramic Side Table - Powder brown - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Side Table - Black - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural
Ceramic Side Table - Black - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

Ceramic Side Table - Black - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rare Biedermeier walnut side table with swans - Germany circa 1820
Rare Biedermeier walnut side table with swans - Germany circa 1820

Rare Biedermeier walnut side table with swans - Germany circa 1820

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

As part of the restoration, one of the small drawers inside the large drawer was reconstructed and replaced. Product details Original Biedermeier, circa 1820 Walnut wood veneer wit...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dark blue ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Dark blue ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Dark blue ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Purple ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Purple ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Purple ETS Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Italian Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Side, Drinks Table with Marble Top
Italian Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Side, Drinks Table with Marble Top

Italian Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Side, Drinks Table with Marble Top

Located in Doylestown, PA

A striking table featuring a hollow, sculptural base encircled by tiers of large curling palm leaves cinched at the bottom with twisted rope detail.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins, Pink Onyx, Garnet Oak and Garnet Lacquer
Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins, Pink Onyx, Garnet Oak and Garnet Lacquer

Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins, Pink Onyx, Garnet Oak and Garnet Lacquer

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Bordeira is made in several sizes, from a compact 81 x 69 cm (32 x 27 in) to a 211 x 194 cm (83 x 76 in) statement piece, as a side table, and as nesting sets of two or three for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Faux Marble Side Tables, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Faux Marble Side Tables, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Faux Marble Side Tables, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Whether styled beside a sofa, bed, or placed together as a larger coffee table arrangement, these tables bring warmth, texture, and refined character to any room.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Blue TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis
Blue TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

Blue TVK Resin Side Table by Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milano, IT

Whether developing an intimate collectible object or a large-scale interior environment, the studio’s practice is built on the belief that the journey of creation carries as much wei...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Side Table with Drawers, Stained Birch, Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1930s
Art Deco Side Table with Drawers, Stained Birch, Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1930s

Art Deco Side Table with Drawers, Stained Birch, Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1930s

By Mikko Nupponen

Located in Helsinki, FI

At the moment we also have a slightly larger version without the drawers. This version was featured in the book "How to decorate my house" by Arch.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

White Carrara Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”
White Carrara Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”

White Carrara Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Column Large side table reinterprets the original design with a broader base and an enlarged round top, offering enhanced stability on carpets, rugs, and uneven surfaces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak
Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak

Bordeira Side Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Bordeira is made in several sizes, from a compact 81 x 69 cm (32 x 27 in) to a 211 x 194 cm (83 x 76 in) statement piece, as a side table, and as nesting sets of two or three for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

French Arts & Crafts Carved and Painted Side Table
French Arts & Crafts Carved and Painted Side Table

French Arts & Crafts Carved and Painted Side Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Across its surface are handcrafted Arts and Crafts details that make it a stand-out piece. Large flowers and scrolling vines are painted across the tabletop in bright shades of blue...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Paint

Set of Two Contemporary Natural Oak and Brass Side Tables
Set of Two Contemporary Natural Oak and Brass Side Tables

Set of Two Contemporary Natural Oak and Brass Side Tables

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dimensions: H 50.5 x Dia 35cm (small); H 56 x Dia 35cm (large) Please contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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Late 20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Organic Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Bamboo and Brass, 1970s
Mid-Century Italian Organic Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Bamboo and Brass, 1970s

Mid-Century Italian Organic Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Bamboo and Brass, 1970s

By Franca Helg

Located in Roma, IT

An incredibly elegant and unique decorative set, ideal as side tables or occasional tables, perfect for elevating a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Organic Modern or coastal-i...

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

Materials

Brass

End Tables 2 Brass Plated Wood & Glass by Thomasville Furn Style Milo Baughman
End Tables 2 Brass Plated Wood & Glass by Thomasville Furn Style Milo Baughman

End Tables 2 Brass Plated Wood & Glass by Thomasville Furn Style Milo Baughman

By Thomasville, Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous!!! One is a little larger than the other with dimensions of 26” x 28,” and the smaller table is 23” x 26.”

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Vintage 1970s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Bordeira Coffee Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak
Bordeira Coffee Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak

Bordeira Coffee Table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Miel Onyx and Black Oak

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Bordeira is made in several sizes, from a compact 81 x 69 cm (32 x 27 in) to a 211 x 194 cm (83 x 76 in) statement piece, as a side table, and as nesting sets of two or three for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Onyx

1960s Jens Risom Side Table with Sculpted Walnut Frame.
1960s Jens Risom Side Table with Sculpted Walnut Frame.

1960s Jens Risom Side Table with Sculpted Walnut Frame.

By Jens Risom

Located in Victoria, BC

This relationship is particularly effective when viewed from above. The large uninterrupted walnut surface appears almost contained between two independent sculptural frames, while t...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for counter tops, dining tables or coffee tables.

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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Neo-Classical Campaign Style Tambour Drum Form Brass Side Table Att. Sarreid
Neo-Classical Campaign Style Tambour Drum Form Brass Side Table Att. Sarreid

Neo-Classical Campaign Style Tambour Drum Form Brass Side Table Att. Sarreid

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale neoclassical campaign style tambour form brass drum side table attributed to Sarreid.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for counter tops, dining tables or coffee tables.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Fine Antique Charles II Oak Side Table, circa 1670
Fine Antique Charles II Oak Side Table, circa 1670

Fine Antique Charles II Oak Side Table, circa 1670

Located in Nottingham, GB

Designed with a single drop leaf, the table provides a considerably larger surface when required while remaining exceptionally compact when positioned against a wall with the leaf lo...

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Antique 17th Century Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s Regency-Style Mahogany Oval Side Table
1930s Regency-Style Mahogany Oval Side Table

1930s Regency-Style Mahogany Oval Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

At 24 inches wide, it is particularly useful beside a sofa or upholstered chair, where the oval top provides ample room for a lamp, books, or drinks without the visual weight of a la...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Nesting Tables Set of 3 with Slim Tapered Legs Vintage Vintage 1960s
Rosewood Nesting Tables Set of 3 with Slim Tapered Legs Vintage Vintage 1960s

Rosewood Nesting Tables Set of 3 with Slim Tapered Legs Vintage Vintage 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scatter these tables around a lounge space during gatherings, or stack them neatly next to a sofa. Large: 23.6"W × 13.9"D × 17.7"H Medium: 18.8"W × 13.9"D × 17.1"H Small: 14.6"W × 13...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Green and Cream Rattan Square Side Table by Creel and Gow
Green and Cream Rattan Square Side Table by Creel and Gow

Green and Cream Rattan Square Side Table by Creel and Gow

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

The collection includes chairs, sofas, and tables that are perfect for any living space, whether it's a cozy corner or a larger lounge area. The Creel and Gow wicker and rattan coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Fine Antique Chippendale Style Padauk Gothic Silver Table, circa 1830
Fine Antique Chippendale Style Padauk Gothic Silver Table, circa 1830

Fine Antique Chippendale Style Padauk Gothic Silver Table, circa 1830

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beneath the top is a particularly impressive wide pierced fretwork apron incorporating elaborate Gothic motifs. Large intricately carved Gothic spandrels further enrich the design an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Padouk

Vintage Brutalist Glass and Metal Side Tables - Pair
Vintage Brutalist Glass and Metal Side Tables - Pair

Vintage Brutalist Glass and Metal Side Tables - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Use these tables as a pair of side tables flanking a sofa, or push them together as shown to form a larger coffee table surface. Their sculptural metalwork and glass tops suit Brutal...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair Regency Mahogany Lamp Tables
Pair Regency Mahogany Lamp Tables

Pair Regency Mahogany Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage 1930s English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table L”
Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table L”

Black Marquina Marble Minimal Oval Side Table “Column Side Table L”

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Column Side Table Large evolves the original design with enhanced proportions and refined engineering.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta 1950's Glass Mosaic Top and Iron Nesting Tables
Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta 1950's Glass Mosaic Top and Iron Nesting Tables

Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta 1950's Glass Mosaic Top and Iron Nesting Tables

Located in New York, NY

Table top has a wonderful modernist Mondrian style design. Large table measures 17.5" Length x 12.5" Depth x 16" Height.

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

Materials

Art Glass

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Polychrome, Giltwood and marble side table
Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Polychrome, Giltwood and marble side table

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Polychrome, Giltwood and marble side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The outer edge of the legs displays a mottled Giltwood trim with a large top scrolled acanthus leaf. The top acanthus leaf is adorned by a richly carved Giltwood floral garland.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables

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Marble

20th Century French Burr Walnut Occasional Table
20th Century French Burr Walnut Occasional Table

20th Century French Burr Walnut Occasional Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine 20th century large octagonal burr walnut two tier end table. The dished moulded burr walnut veneer tray top with four open carved upright supports, on carved and moulded confo...

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Vintage 1910s French Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair Georgian Mahogany Bedside Lamp Tables
Pair Georgian Mahogany Bedside Lamp Tables

Pair Georgian Mahogany Bedside Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Good Mahogany Occasional Centre Table
Very Good Mahogany Occasional Centre Table

Very Good Mahogany Occasional Centre Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage 1920s American Regency Side Tables

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Mahogany

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Large Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all large side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 348 antique and vintage large side tables in-stock, while there are 137 modern editions to choose from as well. Large side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco large side tables are consistently popular styles. Some large side tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller large side tables, measuring 8.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many large side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Sir Norman Foster and Edward Wormley produced popular large side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Large Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $76,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Large 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.