Side Tables
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Other, Ormolu
1850s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble, Other
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Chestnut, Softwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century European Victorian Antique Side Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Brass
1840s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Wood, Walnut
1920s Syrian Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Teak
19th Century European Georgian Antique Side Tables
Giltwood, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Other
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Side Tables
Iron
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Fruitwood
1890s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century European Empire Antique Side Tables
Wood
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Iron
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Side Tables
Cast Stone
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Tables
Wood
1920s Syrian Early Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Side Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century Syrian Victorian Side Tables
Wood
18th Century British George II Antique Side Tables
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Side Tables
While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.
Vintage, new and antique 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.