Side Tables
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Aluminum, Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
2010s North American Post-Modern Side Tables
Stoneware
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Aluminum
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
2010s North American Post-Modern Side Tables
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble, Stone
1860s French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Iron
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
1870s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
1990s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Chrome
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Tables
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass, Steel
20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone, Brass
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Side Tables
Upholstery, Wood
1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
1870s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Beech
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Cotton, Mahogany
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
1920s British Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Oak, Satinwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Lacquer
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Tables
Bronze
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Side Tables
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Granite
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Ash
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Elm
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Aluminum
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.