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Folia Brass Side Table – Sculptural Elegance with Timeless Design
Located in Porto, PT
The Folia Side Table is a true testament to the harmony between artistic inspiration and impeccable
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Ash Bakelite Glass Nightstand Side Table Sculptural 1920 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage night stand or side table from ash and clear glass in extraordinary geometric
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Bakelite, Ash, Plywood

1980s French Gueridon Side Table Sculptural Aluminum
By Mastercraft
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French side gueridon table banded aluminum circa 1980s No label. Unmarked 26.75 height x 20 in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Gueridon

Materials

Aluminum

sculptural metal side table, contemporary brassy side for modern interiors
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table - Occasional Side
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table
Located in Denton, TX
Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" side table. Sculptural woven wicker free form design that makes
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural contemporary Side Table in Bright Pink, Palladium table by Spinzi
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Living Room Architectural Table The Palladium Side
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Circus Contemporary Side Table, Bright Green, Collectible Design, MDW2024
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table Unveiled on
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Palladium Rocket Side Table, Bright yellow, Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Side Table - Sculptural End Table - collectible design table The Palladium Side Table
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Palladium Rocket Side Table, Bright Red, Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Mini Living Room Table The Palladium Side Table is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Palladium Rocket Side Table, Bright green, Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Mini Living Room Table The Palladium Side Table is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Plateau Painting Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
the permanence of stone furniture, the drum is ideal indoors or out as a stool, pedestal or side table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Plum Tree Painting Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
stone furniture, the drum is ideal indoors or out as a stool, pedestal or side table. Sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Isalo Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a Isalo side table by Stone Yard, Inc. Uniquely shaped side/end table adds a playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Sculptural Root Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Sculptural rustic root side table. Ref: D. Reference: 8147 Dimensions 26 inches (66 cms) Wide 22
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Root Side Table
Sculptural Root Side Table
H 18.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Sculptural Root Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Sculptural rustic root side table. Ref: C. Reference: 8146 Dimensions 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Root Side Table
Sculptural Root Side Table
H 18.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Sculptural Root Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Sculptural rustic root side table. Ref: B. Reference: 8145 Dimensions 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 17
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Root Side Table
Sculptural Root Side Table
H 19 in W 22 in D 17 in
Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
By Kerry Hastings
Located in London, GB
This side table is hand crafted by the creator from a grey stoneware clay. Inspired by the sensual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Sculptural French Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom ebonized side table with smoked peach colored mirrored top. Made in France circa 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Sculptural French Side Table
Sculptural French Side Table
H 20.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Onyx

Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This sculptural teak wood side table is a masterful fusion of art and functionality, showcasing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
H 19.3 in Dm 15.36 in
Sculptural Mango Wood Side Table
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This sculptural mango wood side table is a masterful fusion of art and functionality, showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This sculptural teak wood side table is a masterful fusion of art and functionality, showcasing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico. The combination of
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Onyx

Sculptural side table 'glazed stoneware'
By Rutger de Regt
Located in The Hague, NL
Hand-build stoneware side table, leaving fingerprints of the artist to emphasise on the handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Sculptural side table 'glazed stoneware'
Sculptural side table 'glazed stoneware'
H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Sculptural Round Side Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee or side table, walnut, Europe, 1970s This beautiful table, influenced by the artistic
Category

Vintage 1970s European Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Round Side Table Suar Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural round side table features a round table top. The table's neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Round Side Tables in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee or side tables, walnut, Europe, 1970s These beautiful tables, influenced by the artistic
Category

Vintage 1970s European Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Onyx Sculptural Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale onyx side table with unique textures and tones. Both usable and sculptural. It’s
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Round Side Table Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural round side table features a ribbed pattern along its sides. It's narrow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Andrianna Shamaris Onyx Sculptural Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale onyx side table with unique textures and tones. Both usable and sculptural. It’s
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Sculptural Side Table, Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table.The tables neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Side Table by Donatas Zukauskas Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 54 cm. Materials: Oak, and mixed
Category

2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Pilast Sculptural Side Table by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilast Sculptural Side Table by SNICKERIET Dimensions: D 32 x W 28 x H 55 cm. Materials: Stone
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Pilast Sculptural Side Table by SNICKERIET
Pilast Sculptural Side Table by SNICKERIET
H 21.66 in W 11.03 in D 12.6 in
Brian Ferris Studio Sculptural Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio side or occasional table from San Diego wood craftsman Brian Ferris. This contemporary table
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Sculptural Teak Burl Wood Side Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural teak wood side table which features an incredible teak burl wood patterning on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Teak Burl Wood Side Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural teak wood side table which features an incredible teak burl wood patterning on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Teak Burl Wood Side Table
Sculptural Teak Burl Wood Side Table
H 21.26 in W 37.41 in D 28.35 in
Sculptural Teak Burl Wood Side Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural teak wood side table which features an incredible teak burl wood patterning on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Andrea Cascella Sculptural Wooden Side Table
By Andrea Cascella
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural wooden side table by the famous Italian artist Andrea Cascella (1919 - 1990), Italy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Daifuku
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Daifuku Sculptural low table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Daifuku
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Daifuku
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Side Table - Charred Oak Wood
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
This side table is sculpted using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own
Category

2010s German Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Hand crafted Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
By Kerry Hastings
Located in London, GB
unique designs. This side table was made with a grey stoneware clay and once the build is complete a
Category

2010s Scottish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Side Table by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Side Table by Kasanai Dimensions: D 45 x H 54 cm. Materials: Oak, cement, recycled paper
Category

2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
By Kerry Hastings
Located in London, GB
This side table has been hand built by it's creator, Kerry Hastings. Inspired by sculptors such as
Category

2010s Scottish Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Crafted Sculptural Ceramic Side Table
By Kerry Hastings
Located in London, GB
This side table is hand made in a white stoneware clay with a dolomite glazed top. Inspired by the
Category

2010s Scottish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Side Table by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural side table by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: W 42 x D 40 x H 45 cm
Category

2010s South Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Silver

Sculptural Side Table by Dongwook Choi
Sculptural Side Table by Dongwook Choi
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Onyx

Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
H 15.76 in W 22.85 in D 15.76 in
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
H 23.64 in W 19.7 in D 12.21 in
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
H 13.59 in W 20.29 in D 16.15 in
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Side Table Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic side table sculptural available at 1stDibs. A side table sculptural — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 290 options for an antique or vintage side table sculptural now, or shop our selection of 140 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the side table sculptural you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each side table sculptural bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made side table sculptural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much is a Side Table Sculptural?

Prices for a side table sculptural start at $275 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,783.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Side Table Sculptural
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.