Side Tables
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Plywood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Polystyrene
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Fiberglass, Polyester
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass
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.