Side Tables
Late 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Tables
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
1920s Czech Industrial Vintage Side Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Side Tables
Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Side Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Side Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Side Tables
Steel
1920s French Industrial Vintage Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Side Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Tulipwood
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Bronze
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s American Industrial Side Tables
Concrete
1830s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Cherry, Fruitwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century American Louis XVI Side Tables
Brass
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Elm, Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Industrial Side Tables
Marble, Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Side Tables
Iron
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Side Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century English Industrial Side Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Cherry
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables
Plastic
18th Century and Earlier Louis XVI Antique Side Tables
Marble
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.