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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Burlwood End Tables or Nightstands, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of modern sculptural side tables or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Figured burled walnut tops, with sculptural solid maple legs.
Measures...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Burl
Steve Chase Faux Plaster and Brushed Metal Modernist Side Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This table came from a gorgeous Designer Estate in the Palm Springs area. I believe this side table and cool matching gorgeous coffee table (available on separate listing) were made ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
Gerald Mccabe Side Table in White Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful tall side table by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern. This table retains its original finish over solid oak.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern TV Stand / Side Table Thick Glass Top Mixed Wood
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern TV stand / side table. Thick removable glass top. Two doors. Oak and other woods. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 18" depth x 28" W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Modernist Chromed Metal Clear Glass Vintage Side Table Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist chromed metal with clear glass plate in circular shape Italy 1980s.
The side table shows a chromed metal tube steel construction with one ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany and Steel Two-Tier Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern two-tier occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Mahogany, with steel legs.
Measures: 26"W x 20.13"D x 28.13"H.
Good original vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Modern Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome Side Table by Lane Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern walnut and chrome side table by Lane Furniture. Very nice condition. A few very minor edge dents. Dimensions: 21.75" Depth x 23" W x 19.75" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top has chiseled edges and behind glass painting. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Side Lamp Table Ornately Carved Frame Lion Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage burr walnut side table with ornately carved frame and lion hairy paw feet
A very good ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Peter Ghyczy, Square Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice design this side table or coffee table cast bronze legs, comes with a thick glass top.
Good quality table.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Tables with Modernist Style Painting Top Brass Leg, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of vintage round side tables with modernist style painting top, oil painted wood top, brass central leg branch effect.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern White End Table, ca. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern white matte laminate end table with nice lines, circa 1970s late 20th century. Great as an end table or other uses, in a convenient si...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate
Glass-Topped Chrome Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern side table with an interesting geometric chrome base and thick glass top. This table is eye-catching yet easy to pair with mor...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Glass and Chromed Steel Console or Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
A sleek French chrome and glass console or side table. We loved the architectural lines and balance of this piece. It has three glass shelves inserted in the chromed steel frame.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Post Modern Coffee Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian post-modern coffee table, a true masterpiece that encapsulates the spirit of the 1980s design era. Featuring three sleek chrome legs and an imperfect glass tabletop, this cof...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
1900s, Art Nouveau Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Crest and Glass Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Art Nouveau pair of nightstands with marquetry inlays in walnut, bronze handles, restored and polished to wax.
Measures: Height to the glass shelve 42.12in
Height...
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Modern Acrylic & Rosewood Side Table / Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Custom made modern rosewood and acrylic side table / stand. Opalescent acrylic. Good condition. Measure: .75" thick. 18.25" x 39" x 22.5".
Due to CITES, this listing cannot ship Int...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Chrome-Plated Vintage Side Tables on Solid Oak Bases Part of Large Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage chrome-plated large side tables part of a suite
I have a selection of these tables for sale, I have one bronze plate...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Modern Gilt Green Leather and Brass Guéridon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern gilt green leather and brass guéridon, with circular gilt edge subtle green leather top, resting on a cast brass geometric base.
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Modern Side Tables, Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stainless steel side tables with glass tops.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Riviera Blue Cylinder Form Carved Bent Plywood Side Table Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern cylinder form carved bent plywood Riviera blue side table / stand. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 20" diameter x 23.5 H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Tessellated Horn and Chrome Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage tessellated horn and chrome occasional table
Offered for sale is a tessellated horn topped occasional table supported by a polished steer horn and chrome base. This is a v...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
A Glass Table with Spiraling Glass Base by Italian Designer Ghibli
Located in San Francisco, CA
made by luxury Italian designer Ghibl, the round clear glass top above a ribbed Murano frosted glass base
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Art Glass
Chrome Modernist Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
French modernist chrome side table with a gueridon tripod base formed by three chromed steel arches. The base is finished by brass feet at their base, and hold the glass top with thr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Contemporary Wooden Faux Metallic Painted End Tables with Glass Tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Contemporary faux metallic painted wooden end tables with glass tops and a lower glass shelf supported with fluted column legs topped with small finials. (priced as pair).
...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Lucite Waterfall Side Table on Casters
Located in New York, NY
Modern Lucite waterfall side table on casters. Measures: 16.5" H x 14" W x 14" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Round Lucite with Brass Side Table, Modern Design Table, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning round side table made of Lucite and brass with a thick glass tabletop.
These circular drink table - coffee table or cocktail table dates from the 1970s.
It has nice brass d...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Cylindrical Side Table
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome custom fabricated side table of steel with a bronze colored finish has a wonderful minimalist design and excellent build quality.
Category
1990s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Dunbar Walnut Marble Top Tables Sheaf of Wheat Base Mid-Century Modern Wormley
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern walnut and marble sheaf of wheat table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Removeable new marble top. Two are available. Price reflects one table. Dimensions: 24" diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Memphis Style Side Table, circa 1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun and whimsical Memphis style side table in the manner of Peter Shire.
This table consist of painted steel with a 23.5" round 1/2" thick...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
DIA Side Tables Black Anodized Metal / Glass by Design Institute of America
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of anodized black metal framed side tables with glass inserted tops, retains the manufactures serial numbered label for these hard to find pieces. Great for any interior with ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Lucite Waterfall Benches or Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charles Hollis Jones style pair of matching modern acrylic Lucite benches or drinks tables. Featuring a stylish waterfall form made from 1 inch thick bent Lucite. Very versatile piec...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Karl Springer Brass End Table with Beveled Black Glass Top 1980s
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in polished brass with beveled black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Modular Polyhedron Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Modular, metal polyhedron side tables by Manfredo Massironi. Sold individually.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair Cerused Oak and Travertine Top Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cerused oak and travertine top side tables. The legs have an octagonal shape and the tables have a lower shelf. The travertine is one...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Set of 3 Italian Contemporary Black Painted Side Tables / Interlocking Coffee
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 "Nanook" contemporary Italian black painted die-cut steel low side tables, which interlock modularly to create a larger coffee table (designed by PHILLIPE BESTENHEIDER FOR M...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Modernist Marble Top Tables with Iron Bases
Located in Milford, NH
A fine solid pair of modernist black marble top tables with stylish gilt iron bases, in very good condition, with a few surface rubs, imperfecti...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Stunning Silver Plated American Eagle with Marble-Top Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely side table with silver plated American Eagle base and marble top with gilt metal decorative trim
A very decorative side table, the e...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Brown Painted Large Circular 5-Leg End Table
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary wooden end table with a brown painted finish with a circular top and five shaped legs with a lower 5 sided stretcher shelf.
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Pair of Modern Lorin Marsh Lacquered Wenge Enameled Wood Brass Tables
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Lorin Marsh lacquered Wenge and enameled wood with brass sabots side / end tables.
Lorin Marsh metal label under one table.
Dimensions: 18" H x 26" W x 23" D.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Teakwood Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold side table with a 'Z' form, and carved from one piece of teakwood with natural live edges.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Modern Round Glass Side Table with Spun Aluminum Cone Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modern round glass side table featuring a spun aluminum cone base with a coated chrome colored steel stem connected to the center of a round fr...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Lucite Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite side or drinks table with octagonal top and base and brass hardware detail, circa late-20th century. The octagonal top and base are a nice alterna...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Occasional Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Two tier espresso finished walnut with brass square stock/stretcher occasional table. Very nice to excellent condition. Measures: 28" depth x 48" W x 22" H.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Low Marble-Top Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A small low side table attributed to Eleanor Le Maire.
Marble top with an ebonized wood base.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Painted Wood, Angular, Geometric Side Tables with Glass Tops
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of painted wood, angular, geometric side tables with glass tops.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Sculptural Round End Tables in Solid Lucite, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid lucite end tables, round with tapering legs, custom design, American 1990's. These were custom made for a NYC apartment. They are beautiful...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Modern Italian Mahogany Nightstands Tables
Located in Baltimore, MD
An attractive rare pair of beautifully matched early 20th century modern mahogany nightstands, tables. A fantastic pair of nightstands featuring crot...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nickel and Glass Cantilevered Side Tables by Design Institute of America
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel and glass cantilevered side tables by Design Institute of America.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Contemporary Black Painted Large Circular End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Contemporary wooden end tables with a brown painted finish with a circular top and five shaped legs with a lower 5-sided stretcher shelf. (priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning Rare Crocodile Alligator Brown Leather Patina Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare handmade brown leather side table with Crocodile Alligator patina
A very good looking well m...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Crocodile
Pair of Elegant Italian Tables with Cabriolet Legs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of circa 1950s Italian tables in walnut, inlaid tops with cabriolet legs. Quality craftsmanship, stamped, made in Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Low Glass Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, 1948
Located in Berlin, DE
Chic round low table with black lacquered, wooden legs. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, designed by Pietro Chiesa.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Blue and White Lacquered Modern Drum Accent Table
Located in Dallas, TX
An eye-catching cylinder shaped side or drinks table. Table is freshly featuring a navy blue exterior with contrasting white plinth base and top. Table ad...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Pair of Chrome and Cane Milo Baughman Style Side Tables
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome and cane side tables in the style of Milo Baughman. Very nice to excellent condition. Dimensions: 22" depth x 27" W x 22" H.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Vintage Walnut Pie Crust Edge Tripod Lamp Side End Wine Table Three-Leg
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage light walnut pie crust edge lamp or side table
A good looking well made tripod table in good, we have cleaned waxed and pol...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Birds Eye Maple Gold Leaf Painted Tops Side End Wine Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this pair of sublime bird's-eye maple ebonized side tables with gold leaf painted tops
These tables came from a client of mine who has recently sold one ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Side Table Designed by Anti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Anti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen,
Finland 1949.
Stone mosaic top, forged iron base.
Measurements:
H: 49.5...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
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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