Side Tables
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Tables
Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Stone, Metal, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Blown Glass
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Side Tables
Pine
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Formica, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Concrete
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Ash
2010s South African Side Tables
Ceramic, Wood
2010s South African Side Tables
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Acrylic
2010s Spanish Side Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Blown Glass
2010s Spanish Side Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Tables
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Tables
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Blown Glass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Italian Side Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Side Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Oak
2010s Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s French Side Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Side Tables
Marble
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Onyx, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Onyx
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Brass
2010s German Modern Side Tables
Maple, Lacquer
1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Tables
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Side Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Granite, Metal, Brass
19th Century European Antique Side Tables
Porcelain, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Oak
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s French Vintage Side Tables
Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables
Brass
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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