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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Side Table 001
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish side table that is perfectly sized for any room in your home. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization.
Pictured here in Dark French Finish Walnut and White Lacquer.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Side Table 001
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish side table that is perfectly sized for any room in your home. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization.
Pictured here in Dark French Finish Walnut and White Lacquer.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic and Black Stripes by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Gervasoni Large Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in Black by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sections of beech trunk, debarked and glossy black or white lacquered on the outside, give life to a family of unconventional coffee tables and poufs, offering a natural charm to any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditio...
Category
2010s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Blue by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Modern White Oak Handmade Side Table Without/Drawer by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak side table "The Apollo" without the drawer Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Raw Terracotta by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Raw Terracotta. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware e...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Jade by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Jade. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stone...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Chrome Green by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Chrome Green. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Stitched Side Table by Jacques Adnet, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Side table with stitched leather legs and wooden table top.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Modern Brass Plated End or Side Table Square Glass Top Style Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern brass plated end or side table with square beveled glass top in the style of Karl Springer. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Otto Round Accent Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Otto accent table is a small-scaled table with a Classic, simple, form.
Available in oak or walnut, it features a round coupe top, substantial antique brass fittings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Tacchini Joaquim Side Table
By Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
This side table, with its profoundly valuable and emblematic design, embodies principles of creative recycling and environmental consciousness, drawing inspiration from the incompar...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern White Oak Handmade Side Table Without/Drawer by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak side table "The Apollo" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-grade ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Contemporary Uniform Aluminium Side Table Sand Yellow and Cut-Out Marble Inlay
Located in London, GB
Other Kingdom's uniform tables complement the natural warmth of a marble top with a precisely formed metal base that is fabricated in powder coated aluminium.
The marble-top is av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Ping II Polished Aluminium Side Table by Giuseppe Chigotti by Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The item is created in two versions: Ping I, characterized by the function of a hollowed tabletop, and Ping II a discrete flat surface for a glass or book. Des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Pedestal Table by Peter Harrison. Metal Cables Industrial Concrete & Wood
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The largest size of the Xenon table available. It has a 16 inch square top and stands 40 inches tall. This pedestal features stainless steel cables twisted into a series of pleasing ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Aluminum Table "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Boton Two Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, Natural
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with a maple top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. They look great in this natu...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Tarnished Brass and Blackened Steel Block Side Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modular stool and storage system created to accessorize a living space. Can be used facedown to act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Frame Side Table by Pieces, Modern Customizable End Table in Stone Glass Wood
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born from need, the frame series is something easy, but unique. Not a reinvention of the wheel, but a colorful cube with some sexy surfaces. Unbounded op...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Granite, Metal
Casey Lurie Studio Contemporary "Lap" Side or End Table
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Named for the lap joints that make up its structure, the Lap Table is a versatile piece that can easily function as a side table, end table, nightstand, or e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash, Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Wood
Capirucho Turned Drink Table, Conacaste Wood and Lacquered Bands by Labrica
By Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The capirucho side table and stool are inspired by a popular yet simple toy enjoyed for many generations by kids in Guatemala. The piece has a playful Silhouette turned with conacast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass table...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Baltic Side Tables Made from Lightened or Darkened Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
The Baltic embodies a conceptual design that is striking in its simplicity; its waterfall edges and corners defined by negative space exemplify the idea as form and form as the idea....
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Tall Grey 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Modern Grey Marble Side Table with Wheels, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s beautifully veined grey marble side table with wheels. This Modern cubic side table features three rectangular cutouts perfect for displaying design books. The marble varies ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modernist Oak Side Table with Drawer, Black Lacquer, 2024
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist side table handmade in Oak with a black lacquer finish. Made in Los Angeles by expert craftsmen, and designed by Christian Sanchez.
This table draws inspiration from mode...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Petite Round Glass + Lucite Cocktail Table, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite Italian round glass cocktail table in the style of Fontana Arte. This cocktail table features a tripod base with sculptural boomerang legs and a round glass top. Natural pat...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Steel and Laminate Side Table by Tecno, Italy, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
One of the quintessential designs by the Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, crafted in Milan, Italy during the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
In-Stock Pair of 2-Tier Entretoise Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-Stock pair of 2-tier 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with 2 thin cream travertine shelves. Also great as small nightstands. Shelves are removable for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Kartell T-Table by Patricia Urquiola in Crystal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A line of tables in three heights. The surface of the T-table top alternates fullness and space to create an elegant and precious effect which is reminiscent of embroidery.
It com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Oval Goatskin Parchment Side Table by J. Robert Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous goatskin parchment oval side table by J. Robert Scott.
In original vintage condition.
Measurements: 20” Deep, 30” Wide, 18.5” High.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Antique White Stacked Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This unique piece brings a touch of artistic history into the heart of your living space.
The antique white finish on the wood softens the boldness of the form, making it a versatil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom for High Style Deco Murano Smoked Battuto Glass & Bronze End Table
Located in New York, NY
This striking and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Battuto Glass Side/End Table with Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings is Custom for High Style Deco and originates fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stone Gray Stacked Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This unique piece brings a touch of artistic history into the heart of your living space.
The stone gray finish on the wood softens the boldness of the form, making it a versatile a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
A parchment covered stool or end table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A parchment covered stool or end table in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Budak Side Table by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Budak Side Table by Ekin Varon
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 56 cm.
Materials: Shiny patterned lacquer on wood and titanium-plated metal.
The base and top frame are available in powder-coate...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Santambrogio Milano Architectural Blue Glass Side Tables - 2022 - a Pair
By Carlo Santambrogio
Located in Miami, FL
From the renowned glass architectural firm Santambrogio Milano, this pair of blue glass side tables were designed for the Simplicity Collection and debuted at Salone de Mobile, 2022....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Side Table Crafted From Solid Wood
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This side table, meticulously crafted from solid wood, features a design that elegantly combines straight lines with gentle curves, resulting in a subtly captivating appearance. Thes...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Budak Side Table by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Budak Side Table by Ekin Varon
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 56 cm.
Materials: Shiny patterned lacquer on wood and powder-coated metal.
The base and top frame are available in powder-coated ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut and Brass Side Tables Small
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut and Brass Side Tables. Fine lightweight tables with brass base and walnut veneered tops. Tops sit on base and are held in position by four pins. Tables are not built for heavy...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Brass Side Tables Large
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut and Brass Side Tables. Fine lightweight tables with brass base and walnut veneered tops. Tops sit on base and are held in position by four pins. Tables are not built for heavy...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Walnut Side Tables by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Pair of polish chrome and walnut side tables by Ward Bennett.
In original vintage condition, the tops show minor wear consistent with age.
Measurements: 20” wide 18” Deep. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Capirucho Turned Drink Table, Brushed Conacaste with Ebonized Finish by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The capirucho side table and stool are inspired by a popular yet simple toy enjoyed for many generations by kids in Guatemala. The piece has a playful Silhouette turned with conacast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 45.7 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar with solid wooden tops, available in walnut, white oak, or ebon...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Wired Small Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Small Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 38,1 x H 33 cm.
Materials: Walnut and polished chrome.
Solid steel bar with solid wooden tops, available in walnut, white oak, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Pink Onyx Side Table or Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Italian pink onyx (onice rosa) side table or pedestal. This exotic table adds a nice touch of modern elegance to any space. We placed an LED bluetooth lightbulb that easil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx
Wired Small Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Small Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 38,1 x H 33 cm.
Materials: Ebonized oak and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar with solid wooden tops, available in walnut, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 45.7 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar with solid wooden tops, available in walnut, white oak,...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Side Table by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 45.7 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: White oak and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar with solid wooden tops, available in walnut, white oak, or e...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Brass Facet Side Table w/ Smoke Crystal Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Side Table with Smoke Crystal Top
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Smoked Crystal
Hand Carved
Limited Editon
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tr...
Category
2010s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Molteni&C Attico Side Table by Nicola Gallizia
By Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
Attico’s salient feature is the original central three-legged base with rounded corners, typical of the Milanese designer, made of cast aluminum with a Pewter finish, which can be us...
Category
2010s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
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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