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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Foice marble side table merges the essence of the Neolithic age with mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Twist with Fantastic Look, Silver
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
1900s, Art Nouveau Pair of Mahogany Nightstands with Marble top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Art Nouveau pair of nightstands with marquetry inlays in walnut, bronze handles, restored and polished to wax.
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Side Table Medium
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage American Woven Wicker Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous vintage 20th century American woven wicker table, designed with an artful play on texture and form. Its undulating sides mimic the soft drape of a flowing tablecloth, givi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker
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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Contemporary Nicole Coffee Table in Walnut and Brass
By Stuart Scott
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stone
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each. Two available.
Paul Ferrante Modern Designer Melrose End Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Handmade Tile Top Lith Side Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Stacking Pebbles Side Table Offered in Cedarwood & Hammered Brass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This side tables is made by a blend of natural exotic wood with hammered metal emanates a sense of balance, suited for any living space.
Top Wood: Brazilian Cedar.
Metal: Brass, Nick...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Marble
UNISM - Set of Two Side Tables in Brushed brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two coffee tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room.
The Fluid Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 64 cm tall, is d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Hexagonal Brass & Glass Side Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Italian burnished brass octagonal side table. Original inset clear beveled glass top. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, so variations in size, shape, and patina ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Earthenware
Ninfea Coffee Table Light Blue Base Iridescent Iron Handmade by Cupioli Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
the "Water Lily" coffee table is inspired by the lightness and natural elegance of the aquatic flower from which it takes its name. The top, handcrafted with the refined scagliola te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Milo Baughman style burl wood drum side table. The cylinder-shaped modern end table is wrapped in a dark tone burlwood veneer. This occasional ta...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted English Side 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Sycamore, Walnut
UNISM - Tall Side Table - Aged Brass
By Unism.Store
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Tall, 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
UNISM - Low Side Table - brass aged
By Unism.Store
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Medium Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
'Surprise' Expanding Wood Side Table in Maple by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Surprise' Expanding Wood Side Table in Maple by Denis de la Mesiere
Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a geometric octa-shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of four Square Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ORGANIC 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.
Ea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Set of Two Frosted Glass Low Tables with Custom Lacquered Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This low table features a unique "tear"-shaped metal base, available in four luxurious lacquered metallic finishes: bronze, gold, silver, and dark silver. The organic top is crafted ...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console, Ardesia Cement Made in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cement, Concrete
New Modern Side Table in Travertine Marble creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Travertine marble coffee table. Size: 75 (top diameter) x 36 (height) cm - round top -, 29.5 (top) x 14.2 (base) in., smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Large by the Spanish D...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Modern Concrete Kreten Side Tables in Grey from Souda, In Stock
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish.
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Por...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Onda Cone Cast Bronze Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Foot Stool in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Stool
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
The design was inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
ClassiCon Bell Olive Side Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Cocktail Side Table Modern Hand-Shaped Geometrical Handmade Bronze Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Onda Cast Bronze Low Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Short, 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Pink Marble Side Table "Balance"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
With a hint of feminine flair, this Pink Marble Side Table brings a subtle pop of color and charm to any room.
Crafted from gorgeous natural marble in a blushing pink hue, the arch-s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
The Cone Table is inspired by the interconnections between the elements and life forms. The conical shape of the base, the asymmetrical form of the top, and the rounded edges provide...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Silver Travertine Side Table. The conical shape of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Onda Cast Bronze Side Table Set of 2 by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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.