Side Tables
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Lacquer
1940s English Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1980s British Victorian Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Side Tables
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables
Plastic, Resin
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Travertine
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble, Nickel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Nickel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble, Nickel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Tables
Marble
20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Tables
Other
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood, Glass
1990s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass, Plaster
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Porcelain, Stoneware
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Iron
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Tables
Walnut, Paint
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Lacquer
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Laminate, Wood
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
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.