Side Tables
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch, Elm
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Other
1880s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Amboyna
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Concrete
1870s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Silver Plate
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Pine
1860s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Beech
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century British Early Victorian Side Tables
Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Birch, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch, Elm
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Ceramic, Stoneware, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Formica, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak, Teak
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Onyx, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Palisander, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Rattan, Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Travertine, Metal
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Travertine, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Travertine, Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Suede, Oak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Pine
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Pine
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.