Side Tables
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite, Steel
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite, Quartz
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Metal
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Side Tables
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Side Tables
Birch
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Murano Glass
1840s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel, Chrome
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Brass
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Side Tables
Birch
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Walnut
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Side Tables
Granite
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Side Tables
Teak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Hardwood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Walnut
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Birch
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Glass, Lacquer
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Laminate
2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables
Carrara Marble
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.