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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
4,597
478
147
to
55
373
103
478
478
478
5,137
899
601
478
474
441
368
363
352
346
253
137
132
123
87
70
62
48
1
477
11
91
304
2
3
5
10
11
37
108
67
32
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
251
218
151
85
64
200
175
161
89
50
21
5
4
4
3
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Late 20th-C. Modern Iron & Marble Nesting Tables by Mitchell Gold & Bob William
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century set of iron and marble set of nesting tables by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams. The smallest is 12 inches in...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Round Beveled Glass and Faux Granite Lacquered Cone Shape Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Postmodern cone shape side table. The base is constructed of wood with a lite blush faux granite lacquered finish, the beveled glass top is joined to the base by polish brass h...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Garouste & Bonetti Signed Ceramic Stool Side Table 1990
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare ceramic stool or side table, named Louis XIV for obvious reasons, is clearly a statement piece, especially for those that believe passionate expressions of creativity and b...
Category
1990s French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
French Wrought Iron Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Moderne wrought iron nesting tables with gilt accents and original silvered mercury glass mirror tops.
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
GORDON'S Late 20th Century Contemporary Glass Top End Side Tables - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary glass top end tables by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Acrylic and hardwood base in a slanted crossed "X" shape creating support for the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Pair of Italian 1970's Travertine and Smoked Glass Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1970's square side tables, the inset travertine top and lower base in travertine and the mid-section shelf in smoked glass; the whole with brass trim and supports. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Period Low Tables by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of modernist low tables designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell were made circa 1938 and are in excellent almost original condition. The chrome is completely original and has almost no pitting or discoloration. The lacquer appears to be from the 1960s and we have had it polished out to maximize its shine and luster and is in good order as well. The tables retain original Howell labels to the underside. Wolfgang Hoffmann is the son of Joseph Hoffmann. Born in Vienna and trained to be working under his father's staff he married and moved for his early carrier to New York. His wife and he opened a design studio to create interior furniture and design for the modernist movement and was featured in House and Garden in 1929 with his custom furniture designs. In 1932 he was asked to contribute to the design and color scheme of the Chicago Worlds Fair as well as design the furniture and layout of the exhibits lumber industry house. Here is where he came into contact with the Howell Company...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Style Chromed Metal Gueridon Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jansen style chromed metal gueridon side table with round glass top. Measures: 26.5" height x 27" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Post WWII Modern Wrought Iron Anchor & Chain Yacht Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Post WWII modern wrought iron anchor & chain yacht side tables
USA, Post WWII
Provenance: Palm Beach Estate
Each modern wrought iron anc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Modern Side Table Blue Granite on Bronze Style of Cedric Hartman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Side Table luscious blue marble granite on a richly patinated bronze frame
Modern design clean lines
Solid bronze frame with a round stone top.
No label. In the style of a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Side Table in the Manner of Cedric Hartman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s aged bronze and dark burgundy with green tones marble top side table in the manner of Cedric Hartman.
In original condition. The top looks like it was professional...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of Italian Rosewood and Ebony Lacquered Nesting Tables, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Set of two lacquered rosewood and ebony waterfall nesting tables. Highly polished and glamourous these pieces are indicative of the Italian chic of the 1970's. The contrast of the tw...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood
Nightstand by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern nightstand by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller circa 1930s.
Featuring a recessed top, two shelves, and a black drawer.
Fully ma...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Manner Modern Wood and Glass Table, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Manner of John Widdicomb modern wood and glass table, 1980's, rectangular with molded frame, and straight molded legs, the top inset with two bev...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tray Table Brass / Copper Black Polished Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tray table in brass and copper
Placed on a black polished mahogany base.
The tray is an old beer tray .
Denmark approx. 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Coconut Shell and Iron Table or Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual modernist stand or table with a round top crafted in a coconut mosaic over a post modern style hand wrought three leg base with round black finials.
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Modern Arturo Pani Style Agate Abalone Marble Compass Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table.
Dating to the late 20th/early 21st century, featuring a spectacular round polished agate geode abalone inlay gold flake specimen style top layered in smooth resin creating a magnificent display, with rich coloring, beautiful depth, intricate detailing, distinctive character and brilliant light reflecting accents; mounted over a tripartite form polished gilt brass base, joined by a jagged shaped brass cross-stretcher with decorative openwork and unusual central drum mounted...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
Travertine Marble Occasional Table with Two Positionable Glass Tops
By Gruppo Arditi 1
Located in Hanover, MA
It seems nearly every decade of the 20th century has produced a version of this table concept, some adjustable, most not.
This version is from the late 1970's early 1980's and consi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Sarreid Ltd. Brass Asian & Campaign Style Side or Coffee Table, Pair Available
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Sarreid Ltd. side table date to the 1970s. It is unique in that it combines low profile modern styling with Asian and campaign influences. The table is are marked. It has been recent...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Parcel-Gilt Crackle Hand-Painted Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of parcel-gilt, crackled, Hand-painted side tables in good vintage condition. Beautiful flower theme painting. Measure.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Paint
Kindel Mahogany Bookmatched Banded Top Side Table Occasional Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage end table or occasional table in solid mahogany, with both an adjustable shelf and a pullout tray, from Kindel Furniture Winterthur Collection. May be used in office setting as library end...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Side Tables by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this pair of jacaranda rosewood side tables features bold rectangular frames with exposed hardware and tops of beautifully patinated p...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Modern Italian Resin and Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Modern coffee table, unique fusion of modern and natural elements. Each piece of natural bamboo is carefully embedded in the resin, which is white to create a sleek and modern aesthe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Resin
Karl Springer 2-Tier Side Table in Red Python with Horn Handles 1977, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Unique 2-tier side table in red python with authentic horn handles with small brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1977 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1977”). Fine materia...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Lane Solid Walnut Square Parsons Side Table Style #1124-18, 1970
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern square solid walnut Parsons’ side table with walnut inlay created by Lane Alta Vista in 1970. It is in wonderful ready to use condition. The top has been refi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bronze Plated Vintage Side Table Made on Solid Oak Base Part of Large Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage bronze-plated large side table part of a suite
I have a selection of these tables for sale, I have one bronze-plated, a pair...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Environment 70 Sq White Painted Parsons Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Environment 70 square white painted Parsons side table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Modern Square Lane End Side Table Carved Leg Design & Chevron Veneer
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern square Parsons style end table or side table by Lane with a carved circular leg design and chevron veneer top. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There are age app...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Industrial Stainless Steel Triangular Table with Oak Tabletop, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Custom made, one of a kind, stainless steel table with richly stained oak plank inset top and steel lower shelf. This modern low profile table has th...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chrome Double X-Base Side Table by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Dorchester, MA
Leon Rosen designed this sleek and polished side table for Pace Collection. Intersecting Xs of chrome-plated steel form a starburst base on which floats a round glass top.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rosewood and Glass Side Tables by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this pair of jacaranda rosewood side tables features bold rectangular frames with exposed hardware and glass tops.
We have a correspo...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan 2-Tier Side Table with Inset Ceramic Tile Top 1950 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Rare and early open-sided table in oak with artisan ceramic tiles inset in top by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, American, c.1950 (signed on bottom “Kagan-Dreyfuss New York. A Vladimir Kagan Design”.) Kagan incorporated hand-made ceramic tiles by Alexandra Kasuba in some of his early designs. They are works of art and their collaboration was a great success.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
French Modern Gilt & Patinated Verre Églomisé Side Table, Style of René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Gilt & Patinated Verre Églomisé side table,
Style of René Drouet (1899-1993)
France, 20th Century
A beautiful stylish side/ end table, of circular form with inset (...
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Modernist Rectilinear Translucent Lucite Occasional/ Side Table
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist side/ occasional table was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a rectilinear and graphic body composed of beautiful translucent lucite...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Tavolino con piano in mosaico Bisazza
Located in Felino, IT
Tavolino rivestito in vero mosaico Bisazza. Telaio in metallo smaltato, piano in legno rivestito in mosaico, Artigianale con relative imperfezioni. designa e realizzazione Arch. bern...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bradburn Vintage Neoclassical Giltwood Frame and Metal Ring Top with
Located in Germantown, MD
Two tier vintage neo classical giltwood frame side table, center table, topped with a golden metal ring and covered with a distressed and fogged mirror by design. Mirrored top is rem...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern White Molded Plastic Rectangular Parsons Style Side Table Style Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Great modern rectangular molded white plastic Parsons style side table in the style of Syroco and Kartell. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal signs of age including som...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Lucite and Brass Side Table by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s clear lucite and polish brass with a 3/4” thick glass top side table.
Designed by renowned American designer Charles Holl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
2 Brass Plated Wood & Glass End Tables by Thomasville Furn Style Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of modern brass plated dark wood & smoked glass end tables in 2 sizes, 1 larger rectangle and 1 smaller rectangle. Comprised of polished brass plate frames with a top ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Bristol Side Table" in Black Cobra 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted "Bristol Side Table" in black cobra with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with metal label in drawer "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously craf...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Glass
Karl Springer "Telephone Table" Style End Table in Leather and Shagreen, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Telephone Table style end table covered in brown leather with tops in dark brown shagreen on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The bottom is covered in mat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Travertine and Adjustable Smoked Glass Consolle, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine and adjustable smoked glass consolle, 1970s
Console with side legs in travertine, with parallel grooves on all sides, with smoked glass shelf with adjustab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Rare Side Table Designed by Walter Antonis for I-Form, Holland, 1978
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rare side table designed by Walter Antonis for I-Form, Holland, 1978.
This table was one of Walter Antonis' last designs when he started his own company I-Form after leaving 't Spectrum.
Only 40...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Brass Plated Wood & Glass End Table by Thomasville Furn Style Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern rectangle end table comprised of a polished brass plate frame with a top of dark wood and beveled smoked glass insert, by Thomasvi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Pair of Vintage Cherry Wood Side Tables on Castors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of unusual side tables, mobile, on castors, teak veneer, storage space in the lower part. Very good used condition, normal wear and signs of use.
Dimensions: 55x35x76 cm [21.65x...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Python with Stainless Steel Drawer 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall side table covered in python with stainless steel drawer and thick glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table exemplifies the meticulous craftsma...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Pair of Ellipse Pedestals by Global Views
By Global Views
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of ellipse pedestals by Global Views.
Global Views ellipse Antique brass stand.
The ellipse oval pedestal stands out in any inte...
Category
20th Century Vietnamese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Triangular Modernist Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modern triangular side tables.
Marble base with black glass tops.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of African Style Carved Teak Pedestal Side Tables, in White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of African style carved teak pedestal side tables, in white
A fine pair of modern hand carved teak pedestal side tables, each one with a 19.5-Inch diameter raised on continuous descending 10 brick high column, resting on 12-Inch diameter base. The white paint is a later vintage addition...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Karl Springer "Parsons Style Side Table" in Embossed Lizard 1989 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted “Parsons Style Side Table” in beige lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1989...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Børge Mogensen, 5362, a Coffee Table, Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Børge Mogensen (1914-1972)
5362
A square teak coffee table with two liftable extensions.
Model 5362.
Manufactured and labeled by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Denmark.
1970s.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Walter Antonis Side Table for I-Form Holland, 1978
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Walter Antonis side table for I-Form Holland, 1978
Rare side table designed by Walter Antonis for I-Form, Holland, 1978.
This table was one of Walter Antonis' last designs when he started his own company I-Form after leaving 't Spectrum.
Only 40 tables...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Side Tables by Ico Parisi, ca. 1970
By Ico Parisi
Located in Berlin, DE
Four tables designed by Ico Parisi around year 1970. Each table is made of wood and lacquered in different colors: white, red, marine and black. Parisi unites playful and rational de...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tsao McKown for Donghia Hexagonal Pedestals
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic late 20th Century Modernist hexagonal stands from Donghia in blond wood with carved top moldings and openwork angular shaped supports tapering to the bases. The insides in a ...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak side table in the style of Jens Harald Quistgaard. Measures 28" x 21" x25" tall. Very nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Brighella Black Leather and Chrome Side Table for Zanotta, Historical Archive
By Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
Brighella 634 side table from the Historical Archive collection of Zanotta Spa., 1980s. Top is stain resistant black leather stitched into a black l...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
The Bradburn Home Neoclassical StyleTwo-Drawer Faux Bamboo Crossed Leg Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Two-drawer faux bamboo crossed legs table with crackle paint finish by The Bradburn Home Gallery. Pull out tray. Faux wooden legs. Measures 27"w x 16.25"...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Modern Custom Tube Steel End Table Travertine Top & Brass Plate Sphere Details
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern custom-made end table by Jensen Design Inc comprised of a square steel tube base with natural steel finish, brass plated sphere details, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Steel
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Iron Glass Accent Table
Minimal Pedestal Table
Martz Tile Table
French Antique Wooden Side Table
Acorn Side Table
Indian Brass Table Top
Octagonal Wood Pedestal
Signed French Table Marquetry
Arrow Side Table
Rectangular Side Table With Bronze Legs
Plexi Side Table
Napoleon Iii Small Table
Solid Stone Pedestal
Black Iron Drink Table
Mirrored Drinks Table
Small Round Accent Tables
Pair Of Antique English Side Tables
Hexagon Table Antique