Side Tables
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Ceramic
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Travertine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Concrete, Metal
1950s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Side Tables
Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Steel
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Chrome
1950s French Vintage Side Tables
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Ceramic, Glass, Plexiglass
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Tables
Iron
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Slate, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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.