Side Tables
20th Century European French Provincial Side Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 17th Century English Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Brass
2010s Asian Organic Modern Side Tables
Ash
2010s Romanian Side Tables
Glass, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Side Tables
Wicker
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables
Limestone
Late 20th Century Rustic Side Tables
Bamboo, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Side Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Lithuanian Modern Side Tables
Concrete
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Softwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Side Tables
Wood
1880s British Sheraton Antique Side Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Tables
Wood
2010s Romanian Side Tables
Glass, Ash
Early 1700s English Baroque Antique Side Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Softwood
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
1920s North American Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Tables
Bamboo, Wicker
Early 19th Century English Rustic Antique Side Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
19th Century Antique Side Tables
Pine
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables
Cement
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Side Tables
Steel
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Concrete, Cement
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Elm
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Tables
Plastic
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.
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