Side Tables
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Formica, Rosewood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood, Stoneware
20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Wood
1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
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
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Cane, Rosewood
2010s British Louis XV Side Tables
Giltwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Leather, Rosewood, Tulipwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Cedar
1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Beech, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Side Tables
Marble, Metal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood, Plywood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Marble
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Teak
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Elm
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Tables
Ormolu
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany, Formica
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Birch
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Leather
1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Ceramic, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Pine
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Burl
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Birch, Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Birch, Plywood
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.