Skip to main content

Side Tables

28,811 Results
to
2,833
16,460
11,500
853
13,342
12,075

Use search to find more

16,870
10,801
5,695
3,752

Use search to find more

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

This pair of rare Model A86 side tables by Alvar Aalto is distinguished by their smaller-than-usual size, offering greater versatility in placement and ease of movement within interi...

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Chinoiserie Cherry Blossom Orange and Black Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Cherry Blossom Orange and Black Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Cherry Blossom Orange and Black Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic Chinoiserie orange and black porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring Asian motifs, cherry blossom trees, and birds. The round form gives the pie...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Sideboard by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi
Mid-Century Sideboard by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi

Mid-Century Sideboard by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage sideboard and chest of drawers realized by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950s. Mahogany legs and rosewood frame. Glass top with dark pink base, suspended crystal shelf with ...

Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Metal

NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Walnut Wood, Bold Organic Forms
NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Walnut Wood, Bold Organic Forms

NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Walnut Wood, Bold Organic Forms

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Side Table 15, Solid Wood, Bold Organic Forms ————————————————————— The base product is made of solid walnut. Other wood options are also available, which may affect th...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian Flower Table "Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
Scandinavian Flower Table "Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

Scandinavian Flower Table "Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

“Miami” Flower Table by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden, 1960s Elegant Scandinavian mid-century flower table model “Miami”, designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds in the 1960s. Crafted...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Occasional Cupboard Table
Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Occasional Cupboard Table

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Occasional Cupboard Table

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Occasional Cupboard Table An authentic first quarter 20th century Indian hand-crafted occasional table, with hidden cupboard section underne...

Category

1930s Indian Late Victorian Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Side Table
Louis XVI Side Table

Louis XVI Side Table

$17,030 / item

Louis XVI Side Table

By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

Evoking grandeur and luxury, this Louis XVI-inspired side table will shine in lavish decors. The black lacquered wood structure features a round top supported by tapered saber legs, ...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s
"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s

"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Milano, IT

The Leopoldo coffee table, designed in the 1990s by Antonio Citterio and Glen Löw for Kartell, is a perfect combination of minimalism and technical innovation. Characterized by an es...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Side Table, Free Form, Aluminium Bronze Finish, Contemporary Style
Side Table, Free Form, Aluminium Bronze Finish, Contemporary Style

Side Table, Free Form, Aluminium Bronze Finish, Contemporary Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This side table is made of aluminium with a lustrous bronze finish. Its free-form, sculptural, and irregular shape blends a natural feel with an industrial edge, making it a distinct...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Period Drinks Table, Circa Early 20th Century
Art Deco Period Drinks Table, Circa Early 20th Century

Art Deco Period Drinks Table, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A substantial black and neutral/beige/gold iron metal drink table, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. An Art Deco drinks' table, with black triangular top with cut-out detail...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Low Profile Side Table by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Modern Low Profile Side Table by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Modern Low Profile Side Table by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Diego, CA

Sleek Danish modern low profile side table by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960s. The tab;e is in very good vintage condition and measures 18.25"W x 14.25"D x 18.25"H. Very nice high qual...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Ultramarine Blue Side Table
Ultramarine Blue Side Table

Ultramarine Blue Side Table

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Milan, IT

Marked by a stark geometric silhouette, this side table has a minimal yet sophisticated design enriched by a luxurious texture that gives it a glamorous appeal. The solid wood structure is entirely finished with a layer of scagliola in superb gradients of ultramarine blue...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A very smart, useful and extremely well made pair of antique Georgian style side tables. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, the...

Category

1950s British Georgian Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Triangular Side Table
Austrian Biedermeier Triangular Side Table

Austrian Biedermeier Triangular Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Biedermeier style walnut triangular side table ending with tapered sabre legs Good condition consistent with age and use

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Tables

Pair of Italian Bamboo Rattan Stools in the Style of Franco Albini
Pair of Italian Bamboo Rattan Stools in the Style of Franco Albini

Pair of Italian Bamboo Rattan Stools in the Style of Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian midcentury rattan and bamboo stools / side tables, 1950s-1960s Handcrafted These eye-catching stools / footstools can be used as end tables, side tables or nightstands. They have a nice construction and a clean design inspired in Michael Thonet bentwood stools...

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 23.3“ H x 31.6” Diameter

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin

By Karl Springer

Located in Stamford, CT

Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. A sweet little table with a lot of character,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin

Mirrored Side Table
Mirrored Side Table

Mirrored Side Table

$14,985 / item

Mirrored Side Table

By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

A modern take on a vintage classic, this small side table will add a touch of elegance to classic and mid-century modern decors. Fashioned of black lacquered wood, the dainty round t...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Inlaid Dressmaker's  Table With Brass Details
Mahogany Inlaid Dressmaker's  Table With Brass Details

Mahogany Inlaid Dressmaker's Table With Brass Details

Located in High Point, NC

Standing on chocolate mahogany, this 19th century side table from France carries the practical heft of furniture made for daily use. The inlaid technique used here was labor-intensiv...

Category

19th Century French Antique Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Bleached Oak Side Table
Bleached Oak Side Table

Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century side table from France is worked in brown oak, its proportions those of a piece built to last. It was built with the kind of solid, straightforward construction mea...

Category

19th Century French Antique Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mid-Century Modern Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included as one of the tables en forme libre created b...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood, Ebonized, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood, Ebonized, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood, Ebonized, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand carved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table standing on tripod base. Spain, 1940s. The tabletop in round shape has scalloped details on the edge. It is supported on a t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Italian Venetian French Louis XV Style Painted Marble Top Lamp Table
Vintage Italian Venetian French Louis XV Style Painted Marble Top Lamp Table

Vintage Italian Venetian French Louis XV Style Painted Marble Top Lamp Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Venetian/French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Floral Green Marble Top Side Table. Item features an inset marble top, hand painted floral details, green and cream finish...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Fine English Regency Period Rosewood Work or Writing Table with a Concealed Well
Fine English Regency Period Rosewood Work or Writing Table with a Concealed Well

Fine English Regency Period Rosewood Work or Writing Table with a Concealed Well

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fine quality English William IV period rosewood side or work table with a concealed well or storage space. The beautifully figured inset top piece releases with the push of a conceal...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Otto Side Table by Bunny Williams Home
Otto Side Table by Bunny Williams Home

Otto Side Table by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the details of an Arts and Crafts chair, Bunny designed this end table with an apron of inset medallions along the drawer front and table sides, and crafted a misty, wash...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables, 1970s
Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables, 1970s

Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables, 1970s

By Pierre Vandel

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables circa 1970, black lacquered aluminum structure, gold band inclusion, original beveled glass resting on black rubber glides. All in good condi...

Category

1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This pair of nightstands is a fantastic and design-forward example of Czechoslovak interwar Functionalism from the 1930s. Although the exact manufacturer of these pieces remains unkn...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1934s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
1934s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

1934s Pair of Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

good condition polished surface cleaned use renovation oil polished handles

Category

1930s European Art Deco Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables
Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Lynn, MA

Pair of Scene II burl olive wood side tables by Henredon. The art deco inspired drum tables contain a "hidden" push open door concealing an interior storage compartment with an adjus...

Category

20th Century American Other Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Side Tables - Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Side Tables - Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Side Tables - Set of 2

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your space with this stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition walnut side tables. Crafted in the 1960s, these iconic tables showcase Lane’s signature clean lines,...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

BunnyWilliams Home Ziggy Bar Table
BunnyWilliams Home Ziggy Bar Table

BunnyWilliams Home Ziggy Bar Table

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

What do you call a waist-height table with three shelves? Well, many things! You could call it a Bar, with lots of storage for bourbon, bitters, and all the necessary bits for mixin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Late 19th Century French Garden Table
Late 19th Century French Garden Table

Late 19th Century French Garden Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very lovely later 19th century garden table from the South of France beautifully constructed with a painted iron base and a slate top. The legs are decorated with lovely swans. Per...

Category

19th Century French Antique Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

Pair of Alvar Aalto Vintage Birch X600 Fan Leg Stools - Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Vintage Birch X600 Fan Leg Stools - Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Vintage Birch X600 Fan Leg Stools - Mid-Century Modern 1960s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, ICF New York

Located in St. Louis, MO

Matching pair of authentic 1960s Alvar Aalto "Fan Leg" stools (Model X600) represents one of the most elegant and structurally brilliant iterations in the history of mid-century Scan...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side table in brass with semi-precious stones. Handmade in India. Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Black MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Walnut Black MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy

Walnut Black MiMi Side Table by Miduny, Made in Italy

By Miduny, Ale Preda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile side table or stool accents the home and office. Clean, faceted geometry and painted surfaces add depth and sophistication, while ...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Plywood

19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand
19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand

19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Charles X Period side table or nightstand, made of veneer of bird's-eye maple over solid oak accented with elegant mahogany trim. The style is typical of the Ch...

Category

19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Trousdale Cabinet by Dragonette Private Label
Trousdale Cabinet by Dragonette Private Label

Trousdale Cabinet by Dragonette Private Label

By Patrick Dragonette, Dragonette Private Label

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This chic cabinet in black lacquer studded with tigers eye cabochons and with walnut stained feet was designed by Patrick Dragonette for Dragonette Private Label. Featuring touch lat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Regency Revival Side Tables Circa 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Regency Revival Side Tables Circa 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Regency Revival Side Tables Circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of mid-century side tables in a Regency Revival style, on quatrefoil pedestals in pale mustard lacquer, with hand painted garlands and heraldry to tops and sides. These each fe...

Category

1960s Unknown Regency Revival Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1970s
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1970s

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1970s

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut side tables designed and produced by Phillip Lloyd Powell, New Hope, USA, c. 1970s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75"H x 31.0"W x 22.0"D ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS
Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Toffee GM Side Table in Stained Rattan and Glass Top by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 65 cm. Materials: Tinted rattan weave base with a glass tabletop surface. Fabric is not ...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Gray
Mid Century Leather Side Table - Gray

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Gray

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Westwood, NJ

Wrapped in a faux shagreen leather in an antiqued gray leather. With gold highlights and trim, three drawers raised on short block feet. Dimensions: 20" W x 18" D x 24" H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Oak Side Table
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Oak Side Table

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Oak Side Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French Louis XV style oak side table features deep relief hand carved shells on all four sides and corners as well as scrolling leaves and a floral motif...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Round Bouillotte Marble Top Side Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Round Bouillotte Marble Top Side Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Round Bouillotte Marble Top Side Table

Located in Carmine, TX

An elegant French 19th-century Louis XVI bouillotte side table, crafted from painted mahogany and topped with its original white marble surface. Featuring a pierced brass gallery, a ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Round side table in solid quarter sawn oak with a beautiful wood grain. The table was made in Denmark in the 1960s and is attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The table is solid and sturd...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Teak Low Table with Two Drawers
1960s Danish Teak Low Table with Two Drawers

1960s Danish Teak Low Table with Two Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low teak case piece with two side-by-side drawers, each fitted with a recessed carved pull integrated flush into the drawer face. Straight square-section teak legs connect to a stret...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol  by Yiannis Ghikas
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol  by Yiannis Ghikas

Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Moooi Small Crochet Table in Cotton and Epoxy Resin by Marcel Wanders Studio
Moooi Small Crochet Table in Cotton and Epoxy Resin by Marcel Wanders Studio

Moooi Small Crochet Table in Cotton and Epoxy Resin by Marcel Wanders Studio

By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Who would have ever thought of a laced crochet in the shape of a table? Defying all fabric capabilities, the laced Crochet table is the ultimate accessory for any interior. Additi...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Wartime Table Model A70, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Wartime Table Model A70, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Wartime Table Model A70, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Wartime coffee table/club table model A70, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and karelian birch. Good vintage condition, patina ...

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Walnut Side Table – Antique Asian Accent Piece
Authentic 19th Century Chinese Walnut Side Table – Antique Asian Accent Piece

Authentic 19th Century Chinese Walnut Side Table – Antique Asian Accent Piece

Located in IT

This beautifully aged 19th-century Chinese side table, crafted from solid walnut, epitomizes traditional Chinese woodworking and rustic charm. With a square top and sturdy legs, this...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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.