A Pair of RADICAL POSTMODERN Side or COFFEE TABLES, by KAPPA, France 1970
By Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of rare, elegant and architectural '"T" square coffee tables, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Space
Metal
A Square RADICAL POSTMODERN Side on COFFEE TABLE, by PIERRE VANDEL, France 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and rigorous square coffee table, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Nightstands or Side Tables, 80s Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian Postmodern bedside or side tables. Made in Italy in the 80s Perfect condition
Wood
$5,850 / set
Postmodern Italian Pair of Bed or Side Tables
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bed tables or side tables, chrome-plated steel, plastic, Italy, 1970s These side tables, suitable
Steel, Chrome
Model Guéridon PI Side Table by Martin Szekely for Neotu Edition, 1985
By Martin Szekely
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern "PI" Side Table by Martin Szekely for Neotu Edition, 1985. Bibliographie: Martin
Metal
1980s Postmodern Glass Service Trolley, Black Metal, Unknown Designer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Service Trolley or Side Table, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Metal
$560Sale Price|48% Off
Postmodern Lavender Textured Laminate Hexagonal Nesting Side Tables/Pedestals
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern hexagonal nesting tables/pedestals. Each feature a textured lavender and
Laminate, Wood
A Pair Missoni Post-Modern Table Side Lamps by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni Home, Missoni
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing pair of colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamps, nightstand lights from the
Metal
Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Side Table by Stone International Post-Modern
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Travertine Stone Square Side Table by Stone International. Made in Florence
Stone, Travertine
Vintage Postmodern Sectional Sofa with 2 Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Sectional Sofa with 2 Side Tables - Set of 3 The frame of this
Upholstery
Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Pierre Magnussen Ponte
Located in Southampton, GB
Postmodern design, coffee / side table by Magnusse Ponte. The base made from Mactan stone. Three
Travertine
1980s Heavy Metal Chrome Elephant Floor Lamp as Side Table Postmodern Design
Located in München, DE
Very rare chrome metal elephant as a floor lamp or table lamp. Great postmodern design from the
Metal, Chrome
Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck
By Marie Christine Doner
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
collection released in 11 furnitures in 1986. Originally bar stool, but usable as side table.
Aluminum
Scandinavian Post Modern End Table Rectangle Marble Top Bendixen Designs Denmark
By Bendixen Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post Modern to Postmodern end or side table comprised of a
Marble
Scandinavian Post Modern Sofa Console Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Denmark
By Bendixen Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern to Postmodern end or side table comprised of a
Marble
Vintage End Table, Square, Burl Wood, Smoked Glass, Solid Wood, Mid Century, 70s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage End Table, Square, Burl Wood, Smoked Glass, Solid Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Postmodern This
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood
$3,850 / set
Postmodern Italian Lounge Chair and Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
postmodern modular sitting element and side table. The design is bulky and shows typical features of the
Steel
Colorful Post-Modern Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Italian postmodern table lamp / side lamp from the 1980s. The lamps base is made of
Metal, Brass
Post-Modern Missoni Table Lamp by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni Home, Missoni
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamp from the 1980s, designed by Massimo
Metal, Brass
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte. The base of this cute
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte. The base of this cute
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte. The base of this cute
Travertine
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
1980's set of 3 Postmod Sculptural Scroll glass McM Karl Springer Att. Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
incredible postmodern tables: two side tables and one coffee table, 3 pcs Completely epic set of three
Glass, Plaster
$2,200
Marble Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
A black and white 'Nero Marquina' marble pedestal column or end/side/drinks table, Postmodern
Marble
Mid Century Modern Black and Lucite Floor Lamp/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Black Lucite Floor Lamp Side Table infuses sculptural elegance and smart functionality
Lucite
Pair of Post Modern Glass Top Side Tables with Travertine Bases
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of postmodern travertine side tables featuring square glass tops with beveled edges
Travertine, Metal
Unavailable|$2,895 / set
Pair of Postmodern Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous pair of Postmodern side tables, circa 1980s. These striking faux painted Asian inspired
Metal, Copper, Nickel
Unavailable|$2,195
Postmodern Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculptural Postmodern white lacquered side table, circa 1970s-1980s. This striking two tiered end
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Lacquer
Travertine Inlaid Brass and Marble Triangular Postmodern Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Attributed to Maitland-Smith this extremely well crafted Postmodern side or occasional table is
Travertine, Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Unavailable|$1,398
Postmodern Design Side Table
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Beautiful folded lacquered steel design side table / coffee table in the style of Ronald Schmitt
Metal
Unavailable|$1,595
Postmodern Gunmetal and Chrome Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Postmodern architectural gunmetal and chrome side table, circa 1980s. This striking custom crafted
Chrome, Metal
Unavailable|$9,595 / set
Pair of Postmodern Tessellated Stone Side Tables
By Oggetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Postmodern sculptural geometric side tables in tessellated stone with chrome inlays by
Stone, Marble, Silver, Chrome
Unavailable|$3,450
Postmodern Three-Tier Articulating Brass Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Postmodern three-tier articulating side table, circa 1980s. This sculptural end table
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$1,450
Vintage Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Side / Coffee Table
Located in Bay City, MI
This Vintage Postmodern natural Mactan stone side table is a unique piece for any room. Features a
Stone
Postmodern Greek Key Design White Lacquered Side Tables/Nightstands
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic high gloss white lacquered Postmodern Greek Key design side tables or nightstands. Great
Unavailable|$2,400
Artisan Crafted Iron and Glass Side Table Postmodern Brutalist
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Iron side table with dynamic, intertwined sculptural base. Iron has warm patina. Top is finished in
Iron
Vintage Postmodern Solid Oak Side Table with Beveled Smoked Glass Top by Mersman
By Mersman
Located in Wilmington, DE
materials, this side table is a beautiful representation of postmodern design that complements both
Smoked Glass, Oak
Unavailable|$4,267
Postmodern Table, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Bucharest, ROMANIA
Vintage Italian side table, probably a creation of Memphis Milano precursors in the late 1970s
Metal
Unavailable|$3,437 / item
80s Postmodern Style in Marble, Steel and High gloss Lacquer Side Table London
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
London side table is meant to challenge traditional furniture design and evoke a sense of
Marble, Steel
Unavailable|$5,808
Postmodern Table by Robert Wilson, 2014
By Robert Wilson
Located in București, B
the chairs and tables for his productions. He saw these pieces as having their own personalities
Aluminum
80s Postmodern Charles Cobb Sottsass Memphis Rosewood Walnut Steel Accent Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Elloree, SC
A one-of-a-kind Memphis style accent side table by Charles B. Cobb in the manner of Ettore Sottsass
Steel
Postmodern Coffee Table with Mirrored Bar by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in București, B
side the skyline of a city and on the other one a harbour with sailing boats and a ship. The table top
Burl, Mirror
Hyatt by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano 1980s Italian Postmodern Table
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Excellent provenance. 20th century piece. Purchased from a prolific and well documented collector. We can ship worldwide...
Metal
Angelo Cortesi for Fiam Green Tint Etched White Glass Side or Occasional Table
By Angelo Cortesi, FIAM
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a organically shaped, Postmodern Italian side table or end table or occasional table
Glass
Unavailable|$1,950 / item
Jacuzzi Table by Another Human, Postmodern Acrylic Side Table
By Another Human
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pool table and Jacuzzi table are a playful experiment in form and materiality. The wavy acrylic table
Acrylic, Foam
Postmodern Multicolored Italian Memphis Design Pedestal Gueridon Side Table
Located in Zagreb, HR
1980's Postmodern Peter Shire Style Italian Pedestal or Bar Table. This beautiful sculptural
Marble, Metal
Unavailable|$3,000 / set
Terrific Pair of Postmodern Chrome Side Tables in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Terrific pair of Postmodern side or end tables in chrome with marble bases in the style of Milo
Marble, Chrome
Unavailable|$1,600
1980s Postmodern Puzzle Coffee Table after Alessandro Mendini
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Miami, FL
This 1980s Postmodern Puzzle Coffee/Side Table by Alessandro Mendini is an elegant and playful
Chrome
Postmodern side table by Peter Maly for Interlübke
By Peter Maly, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern side table by Peter Maly for the Duo-series from Interlübke from the 1980s. High quality
Plastic, Wood
Sold|$560 / set
Pair of 1970s Postmodern Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
them versatile pieces that can serve as end tables or side tables, providing the perfect resting place
Chrome
Postmodern Side Table or Serving Cart on Casters
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Astoria, NY
Postmodern side table or serving cart on casters, designed in the style of Dakota Jackson. The
Metal
Sold|$450 / set
Black Wood Postmodern Side Tables, Set of Two
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of two postmodern matching side tables toped with glass. Minimal mid-century design, great for
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Side Table in the Style of Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black lacquer side or drinks table that has inverted triangles as a design.
Lacquer
Small Metal Postmodern Side Table, Germany, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Small handmade, metal side table, designed and built by a German architect in the 80s
Steel, Zinc
Vintage Yellow Postmodern Side Table from Ikea, 1980s Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wonderful vintage IKEA 'VI' console table, in a postmodern Memphis Style. Designed in 1993 for IKEA
Metal
Circular Black and White Italian Postmodern Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Vienna, AT
This outstanding white and black lacquered postmodern circular side table or nightstand was
Wood
Sold|$2,500 / set
1980s Nero Marquina Black Marble Postmodern Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Nero Marquina tables. Absolutely love the veining. The original lacquer is in
Belgian Black Marble
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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.
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.