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Modern Side Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Handcrafted English Side Drink Table, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English oak and walnut side table. The top surface has a pillowed ripple turned underside and the base a superb cushion rounded rim taper asce...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This circa 1970 French travertine square end/side table has a clean and modern look yet one that is warm and approachable for all of your entertaining needs. The raw edges of the bei...
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20th Century French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Cocktail End Table Modern Circular Round Minimalist Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even say it...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Tall Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Side Table Desk Bronze Cream Steel Parchment Hand stitched Suede Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 13 J.M. Szymanski d. 2025 This versatile side table, which can also shift effortlessly from side table to desk, features a bronze patinated steel frame paired with a hand ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted English Side Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand turned and handcrafted English side table in walnut. The top surface has a slight rounded edge and the base a superb concave rim ascending to join the centre column....
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Sculptural Wood Side Table with Organic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This captivating round side table is a study in both material contrast and artistic form. Its tabletop is a beautifully finished disc of cerused oak wood, where the natural grain is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

UNISM - Tall side table - brushed brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - stool or side table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sculptural Scalloped Design Side Table In Glossy Walnut Root
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious round side table is a masterful blend of rich materiality and sophisticated design. It is crafted from stunning walnut root wood, a material prized for its unique, int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Octagonal Burlwood Side Table by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural octagonal burlwood side table by Milo Baughman.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair Late 20th Century Italian Fruitwood Small Single Drawer Drum Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Late 20th Century Italian Fruitwood Tiered Small Single Drawer Side Tables. Perfect height to be used as occasional stools as needed. Size is 14" wide, 14" deep and 18.75" tall....
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Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Handcrafted English Side/Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English side table in walnut. The rounded cushion turned base tapers up to the column, which meets the top surface with a cushion turned unde...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Custom Made Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Antique Brass Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Large Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Sculptural Marble Side Table with Organic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated round side table is a striking fusion of natural elegance and raw artistic form. The tabletop is a pristine disc of Ibiza marble, a material revered for its bright...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Echo III Slender Side Table/Stool in Rosé Transparent Solid Resin by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Side Table in Rosé by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin W 12" x L 12" x H 18" Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Series is a col...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Ceramic Side Table Medium
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Sideboard by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage sideboard and chest of drawers realized by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950s. Mahogany legs and rosewood frame. Glass top with dark pink base, suspended crystal shelf with ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Ripple Turned Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash rippled side table in a modernist design. This is a fine quality bespoke piece - handmade by our master-craftsman in solid English...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Set of 6 - Low Side Table - Aged Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

UNISM - Tall Side Table - Aged Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Handmade Tile Top Lith Side Table, by Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Collection by Lynnea Jean Inspired by a love for vintage tile tables and the desire for hands-on creation, the Lith Side Table was born. T...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Stool Caramel Vanadium Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

PINK CONE SIDE TABLE 75 one-of-a-kind
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Our Pink Cone Side Table is one-of-a-kind piece, designed to bring timeless elegance into your home. Crafted from natural marble, it carries a unique texture and subtle color variati...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Ceramic Side Table Small
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stone

AUREA Side Table, Travertine Stone Bespoke Accent Table, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium beige travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial weight of 80 lbs. The Aurea Side Table is a testament to superior design and craftsmanship, embodying HAAND’s commitment to quality. Its honed finish and exceptionally smooth surface give it a luxurious feel—like touching velvet. Its sleek, modern silhouette and natural stone finish make it a versatile addition to any living space. While it functions beautifully as a side table, its versatility extends beyond this. Use it as: 1. A Statement Piece: Place it in your living room to hold decorative items like vases, sculptures, or candles, enhancing your room’s aesthetic. 2. A Nightstand: Its sturdy design makes it perfect for a bedroom nightstand, providing ample space for a lamp, books, and a glass of water. 3. An Accent Table: Ideal for your office or hallway, where it can display art pieces, houseplants, or serve as a convenient spot for your keys and mail. 4. A Plant Stand: Elevate your indoor garden by using it as a stylish plant stand, showcasing your favorite plants in a unique way. 5. A Patio Table: Its robust construction allows it to be used outdoors, making it a great option for a patio or balcony table...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stone, Marble

Contemporary Nicole Coffee Table in Walnut and Brass
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This new release is a fresh take on our signature piece, the Nicole Side Table. The Nicole Coffee Table is expertly lathe turned from thick sections of solid seasoned timber. An eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star side table is cast in bronze and finished with a black and green patina that is an exclusive Tuscan s...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Ceramic Side Table custom shape
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

New Modern table in Green and White marble, creator Venelin Kokalov
Located in Milan, IT
Luna table, two tables in one, made in Verde Luana and Bianco Carrara marble . (Large table) Ø 150 x 25 cm - 59 x 9.8 in - (Small table) Ø 81.6 x 17 cm - 3...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Itzel Transparent and Etched Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow". A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x15.8"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Ceramic Side Table Small
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Douro Bedside Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Douro Bedside Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The bedside table features two drawers with handles and legs decorated with a hand ca...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Douro Bedside Table
Douro Bedside Table
$4,980 / item
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Medium Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink Designed by project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Side Table in Ceppo Monet Marble, Io small by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted English Side Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand turned and handcrafted English sycamore/maple and walnut side table in the modernist design. The top surface has a pillowed ripple turned underside and the base a su...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut, Maple

Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

The Marina Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A simple, elegant, and modern table that can also be used as a stool. Crafted from freijó wood and adorned with marquetry inlay using caixeta, sucupira, and jequitibá woods. * As th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Oona Bedside or Side Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locally and abroad. The fruits of these labors are detailed below and are created under the moniker of HDCollabs. Our collaboration with artists / furniture makers, Andrew & MJ Davies of Tréology - Christchurch, New Zealand, has been a real labor of love. This enormously, talented duo brings artistry, quality & craftsmanship to everything they touch and the results are always inspiring. With the design of our double drawer OONA side...
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Travertine side table on three pieces of cylinder. Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine side table from Kiwano. Ex...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Organic Sculptural Side Table in Matte Plaster Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique side table is a striking example of sculptural artistry, designed to be a captivating focal point in any setting. It's composed of two distinct amorphous pieces, each wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Modernist Italian Marble Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from Italy in the modernist style. This table features a solid marble base with curved design and a solid marble top. It is made of Calacatta Viola marble with a strong ve...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink Designed by project 213A in 2023 The artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Foot Stool in Oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Foot Stool in Oak
Foot Stool in Oak
$1,304 / item
"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
The Leopoldo coffee table, designed in the 1990s by Antonio Citterio and Glen Löw for Kartell, is a perfect combination of minimalism and technical innovation. Characterized by an es...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink marble side table on three pieces of cylinder. Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Casa Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Sofa Side Table Round Gold and Bronze Leaf Finish Handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Side tables " Operà " offered in two heights to create a play of overlapping tops and matching finishes. Vibrant artistic decoration is juxtaposed with manual application of gold lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Bari Ziperstein, Kartell, Greenapple, and Design Frères. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3 and tops out at $332,640 while the average work can sell for $2,811.

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