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Side Tables For Sale
Midcentury Modern red Plastic Table by Emma Gismondi for Artemide Italy
Midcentury Modern red Plastic Table by Emma Gismondi for Artemide Italy

Midcentury Modern red Plastic Table by Emma Gismondi for Artemide Italy

By Artemide, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming red plastic side table was designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide Milano Italy , model Giano Vano in the 1970s. It is in very nice original condition with...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Plastic

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables

By Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s neoclassical pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly carved detailed and decorated wooden structure, wood veneer decorated front draw...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Oak Bedside Tables by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1960s
Pair of Oak Bedside Tables by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1960s

Pair of Oak Bedside Tables by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1960s

By Esko Pajamies, Asko

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined pair of oak bedside tables model "Ponderosa" designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by Asko in Finland during the 1960s. The design is defined by its clean architectural li...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Oak

Italian Marble Bamboo Stools, Containers, Coffee Tables, Side Tables 1960s
Italian Marble Bamboo Stools, Containers, Coffee Tables, Side Tables 1960s

Italian Marble Bamboo Stools, Containers, Coffee Tables, Side Tables 1960s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian pair of mid-century modern design bamboo, rattan, and malacca cylindrical containers, stools or coffe tables, side tables, with Giallo Siena marble tops, made in Italy in the...

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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Tables

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Marble

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Table Bedside Cabinet
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Table Bedside Cabinet

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Side Table Bedside Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A rustic antique Italian country Neoclassical style walnut side cabinet with beautifully aged patina. Hand-crafted in Italy in the 19th century, most likely Tuscan region of Cent...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris

Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Wood Side Table
Solid Wood Side Table

Solid Wood Side Table

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Por...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Chestnut

Italian Travertine Side Table
Italian Travertine Side Table

Italian Travertine Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1970s polished Italian travertine side or coffee table. Newly professionally polished.   Measurements: 21” Deep, 21” Wide, 17” High.

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Travertine

1940s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
1940s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

1940s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night Tables by Piet Hein
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night Tables by Piet Hein

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night Tables by Piet Hein

By Piet Hein

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night stands attributed to the Dutch designer Piet Hein. Unique and rare to find. Case sits on and is framed by a bent & turned ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Brass

"Cambert" Marble and Iron Square Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Cambert" Marble and Iron Square Side Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Cambert" Marble and Iron Square Side Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Cambert Square Side Table draws from postwar French decorative modernism. A bronze-finished hammered iron frame is accented with aged brass ball details and topped with honed Ner...

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2010s Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Corbel Coffee Table — Large — Patinated & Etched Brass — by NOVOCASTRIAN
Corbel Coffee Table — Large — Patinated & Etched Brass — by NOVOCASTRIAN

Corbel Coffee Table — Large — Patinated & Etched Brass — by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...

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2010s British Minimalist Side Tables

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Vintage Elm Wood Wheel Table in Natural Finish
Vintage Elm Wood Wheel Table in Natural Finish

Vintage Elm Wood Wheel Table in Natural Finish

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

The Elm Wood Wheel Tables are solid, statement-making side tables crafted from natural elm. Each table is completely unique, showcasing the wood’s rich grain, natural color variation...

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20th Century Side Tables

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Elm

Two-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
Two-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman

Two-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman

By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Two-tone, two-tier Art Deco side table made of Pearwood. Fantastic side profile with a great geometric round Cantaleviered Stacking table, and curio display for any small decorative ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Tables

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Wood

A Pair of Contemporary Hülsta White Lacquer Nightstands.
A Pair of Contemporary Hülsta White Lacquer Nightstands.

A Pair of Contemporary Hülsta White Lacquer Nightstands.

By Hülsta

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of sleek lacquer nightstands by Hülsta, Germany. Each features three drawers with a fitted glass top, brushed aluminum trim, and a warm wood accent. Their clean-lined form and...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Side Tables

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Aluminum

Modern White End Table
Modern White End Table

Modern White End Table

Located in New York, NY

A white matte laminate end table with nice lines, '70s Modern Postmodern design period, circa 1970s late-20th century. Great as an end table or othe...

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1970s Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Laminate

Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti

Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Side Table, Handcrafted Walnut with Mirrored Top
Vintage Art Deco Side Table, Handcrafted Walnut with Mirrored Top

Vintage Art Deco Side Table, Handcrafted Walnut with Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A round, vintage Art Deco French side, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The small detailed end table is composed with its original mirrored glass t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

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Mirror, Walnut

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Sur table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Round Mango Wood Side Table, Modern Organic, Brown Finish
Round Mango Wood Side Table, Modern Organic, Brown Finish

Round Mango Wood Side Table, Modern Organic, Brown Finish

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculpted side table, crafted from a single block of mango wood. It features wonderful wood textures. To achieve its dark brown finish the wood was burnt several times a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table, Mango Wood, Modern Organic, Espresso Finish
Sculptural Side Table, Mango Wood, Modern Organic, Espresso Finish

Sculptural Side Table, Mango Wood, Modern Organic, Espresso Finish

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural side table. It has an espresso finish (color resemblance to coffee). The wood pigment was achieved through burning the wood several times and finishing it wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in brass. It has details on one ear and on the legs.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Side Table, Wood, France, 1930s
French Designer, Side Table, Wood, France, 1930s

French Designer, Side Table, Wood, France, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood side table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Staining, surface imperfections on lower shelf. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Wood

Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Located in Nantucket, MA

Solid brass working nautical porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been polished, the rivets put back in and the table base designed by Deborah Lockh...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Tables

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Brass

Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s

Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s

This classy 1960s stained oak floor lamp with built-in ceramic tile side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beauti...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Turned Wood Side Table attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France
Turned Wood Side Table attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France

Turned Wood Side Table attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

A turned wood side table, or guéridon, first half twentieth century, France, attributed to Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). The table has a thick stem with a heavy base; nicely figured ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Atlas Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
Atlas Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar

Atlas Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar

By Adolfo Abejon

Located in 中西區, HK

This futuristic sculptural work takes its name after the young titan of the Greek mythology Fated to sustain the pillars that separated the Earth from Heaven. Design: Adolfo Abejon ...

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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

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Marble

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Table
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Table

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century English Aesthetic Movement side table made of oak with decorative stick and ball design. Square wood body with curved and rounded bentwood trim and brass accents. Stur...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Hand Made Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Bedside or Side Tables
Pair of Hand Made Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Bedside or Side Tables

Pair of Hand Made Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Bedside or Side Tables

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning pair of Mid Century design well figured walnut and chrome bedside or side tables. This fabulous pair are handmade and of exceptional quality with a clean curvilinear desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

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Chrome

Cloud Verde Alpi Marble Side Table
Cloud Verde Alpi Marble Side Table

Cloud Verde Alpi Marble Side Table

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

This side table features a thick 4 cm top and matching bases crafted entirely from Verde Alpi MR52 marble, showcasing a rich green palette with intricate natural veining. The sculptu...

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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Brazilian Butterfly Specimen Table, Circa 1920-1940
Brazilian Butterfly Specimen Table, Circa 1920-1940

Brazilian Butterfly Specimen Table, Circa 1920-1940

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1920-1940 Brazilian side table made from monkey puzzle wood. The top features many specimen of butterflies, which are rare and important. This was made for the European market and displays multiple species of butterflies under glass...

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Swan Side Table
Mahogany Swan Side Table

Mahogany Swan Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Swan side table with round profiled table top. Solid wood with three long graceful swan legs on a molded triangular base. Side table, sofa table, end ...

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20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Nazar Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Nazar Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Nazar Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Evil Eye Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welcom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Vintage Coffee Table Side Table Oak Teal Glass Josef Frank 1930s Vienna
Art Deco Vintage Coffee Table Side Table Oak Teal Glass Josef Frank 1930s Vienna

Art Deco Vintage Coffee Table Side Table Oak Teal Glass Josef Frank 1930s Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage side table coffee table attributed to Josef Frank for Haus & Garten 1930s Vienna from chocolate brown stained oak and blue green teal glass plate in round shape ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

A Rare Pair of early 19th Century Neoclassical Guéridons or Side Tables
A Rare Pair of early 19th Century Neoclassical Guéridons or Side Tables

A Rare Pair of early 19th Century Neoclassical Guéridons or Side Tables

Located in Rome, IT

Each with a circular top in finely polished black porphyry, raised on an elegant gilt bronze base. The frieze is adorned with a finely chiseled wave-patterned border. The supports ar...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Belgian Cube Trunk Side Table in Reclaimed Alpine Wood
Belgian Cube Trunk Side Table in Reclaimed Alpine Wood

Belgian Cube Trunk Side Table in Reclaimed Alpine Wood

Located in Nijlen, BE

2 Belgian cube boxes, opening with a lid, handmade from reclaimed old Alpine wood. The wood retains its original structure and color. Very pure in design a...

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2010s Belgian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Other

French Limed/Cerused Oak Modernist Side Table, C.1950
French Limed/Cerused Oak Modernist Side Table, C.1950

French Limed/Cerused Oak Modernist Side Table, C.1950

Located in London, GB

A small French deco/modernist side table in limed oak. Unusual emphasised dovetail jointed legs. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Canada through Fedex...

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1940s French Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Pembroke Table
Mahogany Pembroke Table

Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbandin...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Solid Mango Wood Round Side Table, Modern Organic, Natural & Burnt Finish
Solid Mango Wood Round Side Table, Modern Organic, Natural & Burnt Finish

Solid Mango Wood Round Side Table, Modern Organic, Natural & Burnt Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Elevate your space with this striking round mango wood side table, crafted to showcase the natural beauty and unique character of solid wood. Its distinctive two-tone finish features...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Round Table Crafted from Solid Suar Wood, Natural Finish
Sculptural Round Table Crafted from Solid Suar Wood, Natural Finish

Sculptural Round Table Crafted from Solid Suar Wood, Natural Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table featuring a natural finish. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile ...

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Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s
Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s

Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The nightstands are c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Octagonal Inlaid Side/traveling Table
Antique Anglo Indian Octagonal Inlaid Side/traveling Table

Antique Anglo Indian Octagonal Inlaid Side/traveling Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

originally used as traveling tea tables for the British in India; the octagonal top with central eight-pointed star medallion within a perimeter band depicting a meandering foliate v...

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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Tables

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Wood

Storm Nesting Side Tables in Cream Shagreen and Black Shell by Kifu Paris
Storm Nesting Side Tables in Cream Shagreen and Black Shell by Kifu Paris

Storm Nesting Side Tables in Cream Shagreen and Black Shell by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Brass Plated Art Deco Style Side Table 1970s Glamour Vintage Hollywood Regency
Brass Plated Art Deco Style Side Table 1970s Glamour Vintage Hollywood Regency

Brass Plated Art Deco Style Side Table 1970s Glamour Vintage Hollywood Regency

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, GB

An elegant Art Deco-inspired side or entryway table, consisting of an organic, curved goblet shaped brass-plated frame, supporting a pane of circular glass at the top. The three-wing...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Elephant Form Polychrome decorated Stoneware Garden Seat
Chinese Elephant Form Polychrome decorated Stoneware Garden Seat

Chinese Elephant Form Polychrome decorated Stoneware Garden Seat

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Colorful Chinese polychrome decorated stone ware elephant form garden seat, late 20th century.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

American Designer, Side Table, Mahogany, Glass, Metal, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Side Table, Mahogany, Glass, Metal, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Side Table, Mahogany, Glass, Metal, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached mahogany, glass and metal side table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.125"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D All items ship from High Point, N...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table
Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table

Space Age Lucite and Mable Side Table

By Neal Small Design Studio

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A black and clear round Lucite side table with chrome button styled bolts holding the tube together. The top is marble with streaks of gray, moss and darker tones running through it ...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Side Tables

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Marble

Rattan Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Rattan Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Rattan Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

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Quartz, Brass

French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table
French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table

French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful French etagere table, characterized by the beveled edge chess game table top, raised on four stunning carved legs, a central shelf and side stretchers. Finished on all side...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Wood

"Secret" nightstand made of glass and black lacquered wood. Italy 1990s
"Secret" nightstand made of glass and black lacquered wood. Italy 1990s

"Secret" nightstand made of glass and black lacquered wood. Italy 1990s

By Tonelli

Located in Firenze, FI

Nightstand "Secret" with a minimalist design, with a bridge structure made entirely of glass. The glass panes have a bridge structure, and the central drawer, made of black lacquere...

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1990s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage and Antique Side Tables for Sale: Shop Art Deco Side Tables and Bamboo Side Tables on 1stDibs

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.