Side Tables
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Side Tables
Iron
1960s French Empire Vintage Side Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Side Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Tables
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
2010s Brazilian Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Side Tables
Onyx, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Side Tables
Travertine, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Regency Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Side Tables
Other
19th Century English Rustic Antique Side Tables
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Tables
Marble
1930s French Empire Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1890s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Empire Antique Side Tables
Stone, Iron
1950s American Empire Vintage Side Tables
Wrought Iron
1830s French Empire Antique Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
1960s European Empire Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Steel
1970s French Empire Vintage Side Tables
Crystal, Brass, Chrome, Steel
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.