Side Tables
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Canvas, Birch
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Side Tables
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
1820s English George IV Antique Side Tables
Rosewood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Side Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
1780s British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Beech, Teak
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Burl
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Rattan, Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
1770s English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Wood
1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood, Plywood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century George III Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Wood
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Teak
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Elm
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal
Early 1800s British George III Antique Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany, Formica
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak, Rosewood
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Leather
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Ceramic, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Side Tables
Metal
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Pine
1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Elm
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Teak
19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Oak
1780s English Georgian Antique Side Tables
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Cane, Rosewood
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.