Retro Side Table
Retro Teak and Metal Side Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original 1960s vintage sofa tables.
The top is teak wood while the supporting frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Bloom Side Table by Bert Furnari, Aluminum Retro-Futuristic Abstract Table
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Bloom Side Table by Bert Furnari
Powder-coated Aluminum
32.75" D x 18 H
Crafted by
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2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Retro German Plant Stand/ Flower Table or side Table by Opal in 1950s
By Opal
Located in Gaggenau, DE
BIG 1950s German Plant Stand, Colorful Vintage Mid-Century Minimalist Indoor Plant Stand Side Table
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,390
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Retro 1960's White Glass Top Drink Trolley / Side Table for 4 Bottles
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage Retro 1960's white glass top drink Trolley / side Table for 4 bottles
In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic, Glass
$549 Sale Price
46% Off
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Retro Ceramic Plant Table with 4 Orange Tiles Wrought Iron
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage plant table made of a black wrought iron base and a table top with 4 ceramic orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Black Acrylic Tray on Retro-Futurism Style Tables
By Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic black acrylic pair of bespoke nesting drinks tables with a signed vanity tray top designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$2,400 / set
H 22.5 in W 18 in D 15.25 in
Red Cloudform Side Table by Bert Furnari, Powder-Coated Aluminum Table
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Red Cloudform Side Table by Bert Furnari
Powder-coated Aluminum
28.25" D x 22.25" H
Crafted by
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$6,500 / set
H 22.25 in Dm 28.25 in
Late 60s/early 70s Retro telephone / hall table on square chrome tubular steel
Located in Markington, GB
telephone table, the seat is upholstered in a classic black buttoned atomic design on a chrome metal base
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$893 Sale Price
56% Off
H 22.45 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Cloudform Side Tables by Bert Furnari, Powder-Coated Aluminum Set
By Bert Furnari
Located in New York, NY
Cloudform Side Tables by Bert Furnari
Powder-coated Aluminum
28.25" D x 22.25" H
Crafted by
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Side Table / Magazine Rack, 1950/60s
Located in Skien, NO
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Style: Mid-Century Modern, Italian, Nordic, Retro.
Functionality: Perfect as a side table, coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Glass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 17.52 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Solid Oak Side Chairs with Black Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with wear consistent with their age and use. Shown with retro triangular side table (Sold) and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,250 / set
H 33.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.38 in
Vintage Retro nest of 3 ormolu brass glass tables coffee side Maison Jansen
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage Retro Fine Quality Nest of 3 Ormolu Brass and Glass Tables, believed to be from Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,438 Sale Price / set
41% Off
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table Newly Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,750
H 32 in W 30 in D 25 in
Pair of Swivel Brass and Glass End Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Swivel brass and glass end tables. Retro three tier side tables that can expand to be wider
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage Retro French Chrome Side Table with Smoked Colored Glass
Located in Raalte, NL
French Vintage retro chrome side table with smoked glass tops and it has some traces of users
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian 20th Century Metal and Plexiglass Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Located in CANTELEU, FR
effortlessly into both contemporary and retro-inspired interiors. This side table is ideal for those who
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Salon, Side Table French Retro Style Vintage Decorative Salon Table 20th Century
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Lovely vintage retro look French side table table from the 1970s
Cream metal with matt brass with
Category
20th Century French International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Industrial French Side Table with Drawers by Va De Retro
Located in Madrid, ES
Va De Retro turned original sanded and waxed Industrial drawers into a coffee table or bedside
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
High Side Table Retro Style, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Decorative side table made of walnut wood comes from Poland.
Made in circa 1960s.
Stabile
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Retro Walnut Side Table, PRL, Poland, 1970
Located in Chorzów, PL
Walnut side table comes from Poland, was manufactured circa 1970s. Made of walnut wood. Walnut
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Retro Teak and Chrome Side Table/Bench Vintage, 1960s
By Chippy Heath
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare side table with built in stool and storage compartment, this was made by Chippy
Category
Vintage 1960s English Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Retro Italian Chromed Nesting Coffee Table or Side Tables Vintage, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A stunning nesting coffee table from Italy, this dates from the 1970s and is in superb condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16.93 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Retro Fine Quality Georgian Revival Mahogany Wine or Side Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage Retro Fine Quality Georgian Revival Mahogany Wine or Side Table – Mid 20th Century.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Retro Chic Round Side Table newly Lacquered in high gloss apple green
Located in Greenwich, CT
This retro chic round side table (24" diameter) has faux bamboo detailing: 3 legs with a sturdy
Category
20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Retro Tv Table, Poland, 1970s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
TV table from the 1970s
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Retro Brass Italian Butterfly Tables Vintage 1950s
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very unusual pair of brass tables shaped like butterflies, with thick Lucite tops
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Retro Architects Terrazzo Geometric Stone Tables Walnut Cabin Modern Lautner
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful petite polished conglomerate/terrazzo stone cocktail pedestals.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
H 15 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Brass Side Tables
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A very elegant pair of retro brass framed and glass side tables. Nicely formed, practical design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Side Table or Night Stand Newly Lacquered, Shelf and Lower Drawer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro Chic Vintage Side Table or Night Stand has shelves and bottom drawer for handy storage. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Eric Maville Side End Lamp Tables
By Eric Maville
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
plexiglass side tables on the original castors by Eric Maville.
A very cool and well made pair of retro
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.56 in
Big German Plant Stand, Colorful, Minimalist Indoor Plant Stand, 1950
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
BIG 1950s German Plant Stand, Colorful Vintage Mid-Century Minimalist Indoor Plant Stand Side Table
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
1940's French Retro Glass Top Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Black glossy side table base with a glass top.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Gueridon
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Mid Century Formica Brass Phono Table-Magazine Console Table-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Magazin Rack- Phono Table-Side Table-Retro Formica Console-Mahogany Effect -70s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Italian Retro Goat Skin Mirror and Side Table by Aldo Tura Vintage, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare mirror with matching side table, this was designed by the famous Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
H 26.38 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Antique Retro Art Deco Burr Walnut Side Occasional Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique retro quality Art Deco burr walnut side occasional or coffee table C1950.
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Petite Pick Up Side Table Retro Poolside Palm Springs Style
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful petite 'pick-up' or standing ashtray side table. Missing the ashtray.
W 15.5 x D 14.5
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Retro 1960's Chrome Round Orange Trolley / Table
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage Retro 1960's chrome round orange trolley / table
60s retro orange trolley / table, it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bassett Danish Inspired Walnut Side Tables
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of beautiful retro 1960s Danish style end side tables, impressive and sleek Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Russel Wright Blonde Stepped Plant Stand Table Midcentury Geometric Nightstand
By Russel Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful understated retro-modern triple tiered side table or pedestal. Measures: Tier heights are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
H 23.25 in W 19 in D 29 in
Retro Tiger Fabric Pedestal Glass Top Side Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fun, funky, wild, one of a kind set of pedestals. These surprisingly hefty tables are covered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Pedestals
Materials
Fabric
Modernist Brass Rocket Sidetable
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
other, then this retro brass side table is what you've been searching for.
Age: 1970
Style
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM Retro Side Tables, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
These Mid-Century Modern retro side tables make a great pair. Flank them at the ends of a sofa or
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Formica, Lacquer
Retro Drum Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This side table has all the moves! A vintage drum top with the a totally midcentury base. As it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Beech Bent Plywood Side Table, Bar Storage, Retro MCM, 1960s Isokon Era
By Brian Long
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage beech plywood storage table by Brian Long for John Alan Designs and chosen by the Design
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
H 18.51 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Vintage Rosewood Flower Table by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Severin Hansen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Beautiful flower table in rosewood with a authentic and retro look.
The flower table is in a very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Retro Duck Blue Side or End Tables Mid-Century Modern Design Custom-Made
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Retro duck blue side or end tables Mid-Century Modern design custom-made. In the style of Heywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Rosewood Bentwood Coffee or Side Table, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Norwegian Design.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Country: Norway.
Date: 1960s.
Material: Rosewood.
Maximum dimensions: 70cm wide, 45cm deep, 40cm tall.
Condition:...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Rattan Teak Drinks Trolley Side Table GS Glyngøre Stolefabrik Denmark
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Rattan And Teak Drinks Trolley or Side Table by GS – Glyngøre Stolefabrik of Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 24.02 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Wooden and Brass Bedside Table Retro Nightstand, Side Table
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
hall
This side table is made very well all over and its very nice.
Danish influenced design
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 23.63 in D 15.56 in
VINTAGE INLAY MARBLE TOP SIDE TABLE~
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fun,fabulous retro 60s side table!
floral marble top on scallop wood base.
Please go
Category
Vintage 1960s Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Jean Gillon For Probel Yellow Leather Lounge Chair & Coffee/Side Table Brazilian
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Jean Gillon For Probel Yellow Leather Lounge Chair & Coffee/Side Table Brazilian Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Suede, Foam, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Wicker Lounge & Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retro wicker chaise lounge and side table from the 60's.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fabulous Outdoor Furniture
Located in Damariscotta, ME
table is wood and metal. Great retro look and comfort!
Side table: 29" wide,16" deep,17" high
Category
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Retro Nest of Five Teak Side or Occasional Tables
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique retro nest of five teak (or similar hardwood) side or occasional tables.
Date from the
Category
Vintage 1960s British Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
1970s Demilune Side Table
Located in Chilton, GB
A 1970s retro demilune side table.
The table is raised on tapering ebonized legs with brass tips
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wood
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Retro Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro side table for your home. A retro side table — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro side table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro side table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made retro side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harvey Probber are consistently popular.
How Much is a Retro Side Table?
The average selling price for a retro side table at 1stDibs is $1,170, while they’re typically $309 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced.
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 Retro Side Table
- 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.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What are side tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Side 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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, 2023To 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, 2021A 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, 2024What 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, 2024No, 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.
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