Side Tables
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Side Tables
Oak
1960s American American Classical Vintage Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
1820s English George IV Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Classical Side Tables
Burl
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Walnut, Burl
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 1800s British George III Antique Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Wood
1780s British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Side Tables
Metal
19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass
1760s Irish Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1780s English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century English George III Side Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Georgian Side Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
20th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Brass
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Onyx, Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Wood
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Cherry, Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Granite
1930s British Georgian Vintage Side Tables
Wood
18th Century English George I Antique Side Tables
Oak, Pine
1790s British George III Antique Side Tables
Wood
1990s American American Classical Side Tables
Wood
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
19th Century British George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
1950s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Metal
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Paint, Fabric, Hardwood, Glass
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables
Bronze
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
1790s British George III Antique Side Tables
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
1980s Colombian Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Bone, Beech
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1720s English George I Antique Side Tables
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Side Tables
Marble, 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.