Side Tables
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
1840s Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1820s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Wood, Mirror
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Bone, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1820s English George IV Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Tables
Brass
Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Side Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1880s French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Wood
Early 18th Century Empire Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 1800s British George III Antique Side Tables
Wood
1890s British Victorian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
1780s British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Tables
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Tables
Brass
19th Century European Victorian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Walnut
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Tables
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Tables
Satinwood
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Tables
Stone
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Tulipwood
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.