Side Tables
19th Century Empire Revival Antique Side Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Boxwood, Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1820s English Antique Side Tables
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Side Tables
Chrome
19th Century English Antique Side Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century Spanish Antique Side Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century Primitive Antique Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Oak
19th Century English Antique Side Tables
Brass
1970s German Vintage Side Tables
Plastic
Early 19th Century Antique Side Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century North American Antique Side Tables
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Side Tables
Copper, Pewter
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Tables
Brass
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Giltwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Tables
Chrome
19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
1880s Unknown Chinese Export Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Ceramic, Teak
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Gold
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Chrome
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Bamboo, Laminate
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Tables
Birch, Poplar, Satinwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Ceramic, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Side Tables
Yew
1820s English Antique Side Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Tables
Satinwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
19th Century Spanish Antique Side Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Leather, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Lucite
Late 19th Century British Empire Antique Side Tables
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Tables
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Satinwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch, Teak
1820s English 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.
Read More
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
Christopher Norman Is Turning the Cast-Off Urban Trees of Los Angeles into Art
With a World War II–era milling machine, the California artist crafts poetic, sculptural furniture pieces.