Side Tables
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables
Resin, Cherry
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Formica, Rosewood
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Ceramic
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Maple
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables
Chestnut
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
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
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Beech, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Side Tables
Pine
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Cane, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass, Steel
2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables
Stainless Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood, Plywood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Stone, Onyx, Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Onyx
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables
Resin, Wood
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood, Cherry
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Rosewood
1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble
2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Tables
Cane, Rattan, Oak
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
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.