Italian Sculptural Fish Side Table, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical side table with a glass top supported by three stylized fish in green lacquer, resting on a marble base.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Whimsical Side Tables
Contemporary Side Table 'Monkey' by Jaime Hayon, Grey
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Paris, IDF
The architectural concrete is fashioned into a light-hearted side table for outdoor or indoor use, contrasting light and heavy, practical and whimsical.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Set of 3 Side Tables 'Monkey' by Jaime Hayon
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Paris, IDF
The architectural concrete is fashioned into a light-hearted side table for outdoor or indoor use, contrasting light and heavy, practical and whimsical.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
Whimsical Pink Side Table with Camel Hoof Legs, attr. Patience Brewster
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
A highly distinctive and playful designer side table featuring a circular top in vibrant hot pink, decorated with a series of gold-rimmed circular motifs and bordered by a gilt band ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Whimsical French Fiberglass 'Drapery' Table with Iron Tripod Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical French 1960s fiberglass 'drapery' table with iron tripod base; the winter green fiberglass top depicting a draped tablecloth adorned with gilt fleur-de-lis decoration; ra...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Side Tables
Whimsical Polly Want a Table Bevel Glass on Parrot Base Style of Maitland Smith
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Whimsical Polly Want a Table Bevel Glass on Parrot Base Style of Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun wildlife themed occasional table. 16" Beveled glass top on parrot base . Quality is that of later 20th century maker Maitland Smith. Fine condition throughout. No issues on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Composition
Vintage Regency Giant Book Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical vintage Regency side table is designed to resemble an oversized leather-bound book, making it a charming conversation starter for any interior.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Polychrome Plaster Stacked Books Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage boho side table crafted from polychrome plaster, styled to resemble a charming stack of colorful books.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Plaster
Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Bamboo and Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Side Table, Signed Cloffin, Italy, 1960s A whimsical mid-century side table featuring a bamboo frame and a ceramic tile top, hand-pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Stacked "Old Book Style" Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming and Whimsical "Stacked Books" Decorative Side Table crafted to resemble a casually stacked collection of oversized leather-bound literary classics.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Stacked Leather Books Side Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming and Whimsical "Stacked Books" Decorative Side Table crafted to resemble a casually stacked collection of oversized leather-bound literary classics.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Lacquered Paw Foot Side Tables After Dickinson - A Pair
By John Dickinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical pair of side tables draws dramatic inspiration from the iconic surrealist designs of John Dickinson.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Black Marble Frog Side Table with Sculpted Bronze Details – Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Animated and playful design. This whimsical and sculptural, side table features a black cast resin frog base, inspired by the endangered Cape Flats frog and crafted with realistic sk...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Postmodern Animal Vintage Side Table Sirfo Alessandro Mendini Zanotta Edizione
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning side table in whimsical goose shape in silver color with yellow beak and a clear safety glass plate.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The constellation side table is whimsical a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harlequin Tables
$2,995 / set
Pair of Harlequin Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical pair of vintage side tables marked 'errebi' consisting of four geometric cut shapes of powder coated plate aluminum in grey, green and blue with a shallow jardiniere.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Pineapple Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical vintage side table is a delightful celebration of Hollywood Regency charm and tropical sophistication.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Whimsical Painted Black and White Stack of Books Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye-catching whimsical end table having painted wood base designed to look like a stylized stack of books, painted in a smart black and white and topped with a round piece of glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The constellation side table is whimsical a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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Whimsical Carved Pelican Table By Petersen Studios
By Petersen Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
How fun! This charming side table features a carved pelican support with a faux finish top.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Tables
Mode Line Mahogany Side Table Attributed to Adrian Pearsall C. 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful and whimsical mahogany side table with a tray top and sculpted spindle supports with a brass center post and base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Bobbin Legged Lamp Table with Double Stretcher Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical side, lamp, or occasional table with bobbin legs and support.
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Peach' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table/Stool 'Pink/Yellow' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table or Stool 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table or Stool 'Periwinkle Purple /Aqua Blue' in Recycled Plastic
Unavailable
H 17 in Dm 11 in
Glow Side Table or Stool 'Periwinkle Purple /Aqua Blue' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Whimsical Side Table of Stacked Books
Located in Astoria, NY
Whimsical side table of a stack of classical books, resin, unmarked.
Category
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Resin
French Mid-Century Modern and Whimsical Side Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Decorative Mid-Century Modern French side table. Between the Spanish stylized Soleil (Sun) in the middle of the tabletop and the colorful decor, it makes for a whimsical side table.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Bird's Nest Side Table(s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and whimsical side table made from a cross cut tree trunk with hand forged "bird's nest" base.
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Darling Ceramic Sunflower Side Table with Iron Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A whimsical side table having a ceramic sunflower top that rests on a curlicue iron base with rust patina.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Natural Travertine and Lucite Sidetables, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of thick (2 inch top) and heavy natural infilled travertine stone slabs on top of sturdy curved shape Lucite bases to create some wonderful and whimsical side tables. THIS...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
Edwardian Faux Stacked Books Side Table, Wood, Italy
Located in Bradenton, FL
The larger bottom 'book' opens as drawer for storage and is lined with the same liner pattern as the top book. This charming and whimsical side table is an ideal statement piece for...
Category
20th Century Italian Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
A Whimsical Pair Faux-Painted, Lacquered Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Pair of Faux-Painted,Lacquered Side Tables
Category
20th Century Side Tables
A Whimsical Hound Dog Resin Side or Butler Table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This adorable table depicts a Basset Hound Dog sitting up and Holding a Round Tray and waiting to serve you. A perfect spot for your evening cocktail to sit by a warm fire or by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Resin
A Whimsical German Black Forest Carved Oak Circular Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical German Black Forest carved oak circular side table in the form of a tree trunk; the embossed leather circular top with carved wood border all resting on a tripod base dep...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Side Tables
Mid-Century Whimsical Bird Foot Copper Side Table 22"H
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century side table showcases a whimsical design, blending artistry with function.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper
John Dickinson Whimsical Steel Table
Located in New York, NY
John Dickinson side table in galvanized steel with brass trim. Iconic table design of a floor length draped tablecloth hovering over the floor.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Materials
Brass
European Patinated Bronze Whimsical Table
Located in Essex, MA
In the Japanese taste, table top is in the shape of a Japanese fan mounted with rosebud, branch and leaves, turtle and salamander in polychrome. Supported on three twisted wood form...
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Sculptural and Whimsical Ebonized Octagonal Table
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and Whimsical Ebonized Octagonal Table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Tables
A Whimsical Italian 1960's Gilt-Iron Tripod Circular Side Table with Pear Branches
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H 25 in Dm 17.75 in
A Whimsical Italian 1960's Gilt-Iron Tripod Circular Side Table with Pear Branches
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical Italian 1960's gilt-iron tripod circular side table with pear branches; the glass top above an openwork body with meandering pear tree branches; raised on a tripod base; ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Whimsical floral folk art cylindrical side table by Sara Moore.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Faux antler side table
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical faux antler side table or petite writing table with one drawer.
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Whimsical Blanc de Chine Garden Seat End Tables with Faces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two fabulous white ceramic round garden seat end tables that have 4 different facial expressions, one per side. An exact matched pair. The round surface top is 13 inches in diameter.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Drum-Form Side Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A whimsical ceramic side table in shape of a musical drum.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Terracotta
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Whimsical Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of whimsical side tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique whimsical side tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. We have 141 antique and vintage whimsical side tables in-stock, while there are 88 modern editions to choose from as well. Whimsical side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical side tables bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large whimsical side tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller whimsical side tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kifu Augousti, R & Y Augousti and Aline Hazarian each produced beautiful whimsical side tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Whimsical Side Tables?
Prices for whimsical side tables start at $10 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $3,000.
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.
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