Side Tables
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Bamboo
1810s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood, Paper
20th Century American Victorian Side Tables
Walnut
1880s European Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak, Burl
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Tables
Metal
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1920s French Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Wood, Walnut
19th Century English Empire Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
1880s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Belgian Black Marble
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Tables
Walnut, Giltwood
1950s Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Empire Side Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1790s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Porcelain, Bamboo
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1820s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Porcelain, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1870s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Cotton, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Empire Side Tables
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Satinwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Empire Side Tables
Siena Marble
1860s French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Side Tables
Upholstery, Wood
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.