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MODERN STYLE

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

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

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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Style: Modern
Marble "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble "Amazonas" dining table - Giorgio Bonaguro. Dimensions: 74 height x 120 cm diameter. Materials: calacatta oro marble, natural wicker. The "Amazonas" collection designed...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

1980s Vintage Marble Tables - a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marble Side Tables These vintage side tables are a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of contemporary style to their home. ...
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1980s Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished. Desi...
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2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Modern Yosemite Plaster, Hand Finished Yoruba Black Side Table with Brass Top Lg
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern Yoruba side tables are equally beautiful presented individually or as a side table nesting set. This large version has a hand finished b...
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Brass

Echo Side Table III in Rosé, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo side table III by Ian Alistair Cochran. Represented by Tuleste Factory Measures: Solid Resin W 20" x H 18" x D/L 20" W 50.8 x H 45.7 x D/L 50.8 ...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

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Resin

Modern Hourglass Side Table, Travertine, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hourglass Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. The Hourglass travertine side table seamlessly combines the echoes of the Neolithi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Hawkstone Hand Chiseled Wood, Timber, Marble and Bronzed Steel Bedside Pedestal
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Hawkstone modern bedside pedestal sits on a hand chiseled, alien timber, base which is burnished black. On top of the base is a fumed oak drawer u...
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Pair of Italian Burl and Brass Side Tables Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant pair of Italian vintage side tables in brass and burl in the manner of Willy Rizzo Italy. Will work as end tables or bedside tables. The tables has solid frames in brass w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

EVE Pedestal by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
EVE pedestal by LK Edition Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 46.5 cm Materials: Terracotta and ceramics. Available in different colors and finishes. ...
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Rectangular Travertine Side Table, Olympia, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular travertine & leather side table - olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Candy Cube Side Table by Sabine Marcelis, 'Nude' Color, 50 cm2
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A contemporary design classic by the Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Seemingly solid objects with a magical glowing edge. The unique translucent and highly polished properties of the material give a magical effect to these multifunctional pieces. Possible functions include side table, coffee table, bedside table, pedestal or just a sculptural object to transform any room. Materials: High polished polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Color: Nude (pictured) Measures: 50 x 50 x 50 cm Colours: Raspberry, Candy Floss, Cobalt, Ice, Citron, Peach, Mint, Tomato, Bubblegum, Marshmallow. Custom colours available on request Available in three sizes. Large H 600 mm x W 600 mm x D 600...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Resin

Travertine Side Table 'BOND"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
BOND Side Table in Travertine - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed travertine, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with it...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Contemporary Fang Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang drumstool Black lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa ...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

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Lacquer

Contemporary Nicole Side Table Special Edition in Walnut and Brass
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This special edition of one of our most celebrated pieces, the Nicole Side Table, is expertly lathe turned from thick sections of solid seasoned timb...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

New Modern Side Table in Pink Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Life force, futuristic dynamism, ancestral power. With a cylindrical base and an interchangeable tip aimed at the ground or the sky, Karen Chekerdjian’s creation never belies its mar...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Golden Fleur Side Table
Located in Milan, IT
A unique piece, the Golden Fleur Side Table pairs artistic detailing with stunning craftsmanship. Featuring a delicate inlaid pattern in polished brass, the round side table is coate...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Glass & Brass Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco side table is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch production.31...
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Diamond Table by FOS
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Diamond table is made of concrete, steel, mirror. The base comes in various colours and combinations. Measures: 49 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm. About: Danish artist FOS (1971) has the unique ability to make the complicated understandable while playing and challenging himself, the audience...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Side Tables

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Concrete, Chrome

Coffee Crown Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee crown table tall by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L45 / W45 /H50 cm Materials: fiber concrete The collection of tables entitle...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

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Concrete

Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Brass

'Méandre' Verdigris and Marble Side or End Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' verdigris steel and veined white marble side or end table by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Steel

Contemporary Boton Three 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Sune L Side Table Ceramic Gold Copper PlinthScapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Sune L, Colorama collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni Made of ceramic, the Sune side tables collection combines modern lines with particular gold or c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Custom Round Porcelain Black and Gold Tambour Side Table
Located in North York, ON
Custom round porcelain black and gold tambour side table. Beautiful Italian porcelain in black with smoked white and grey veining. Resting atop a ci...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

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Porcelain, Wood

Artisan Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A true conversation starter with its unique 'wine goblet' silhouette and contrasting textures. The table's base, with its bulbous form and intricate wood grain, is finished in a deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Palm Side Table, Calacatta Gold and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication. It’s the warm breeze i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass, Metal

Minimalist Limestone Side Table Large
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed by the Danish duo Depping & Jørgensen, this side table is a refined limestone piece of art, reminiscent of a sculpture, and each one is as unique as the block of stone from ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Limestone

Polished Bronze Side Table by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished bronze side table by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 62 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

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...
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Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables

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Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass

Echo II Side Table in Watermelon Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo II Side Table in Blue by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin D 21" x H 18" Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Series is a collection o...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Resin

Marble "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble "Amazonas" dining table - Giorgio Bonaguro Dimensions: 74 height x 120 cm diameter Materials: Calacatta oro marble, natural wicker The "Amazonas" collection designed by...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Rick Owens Brazier Cast Bronze Low Brazier Side Table Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade low three-legged cast bronze brazier or side table from the Rick Owens home collection. Low Brazier three-legged table in solid bronze with ni...
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Capirucho Turned Drink Table Navy and Conacaste
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Solid wood turned side table made out of solid conacaste and brushed mustard accents The capirucho side table and stool are inspired by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Modern Side Tables

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Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round Tulip Pedestal Side Table w/ Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Tulip Side Table, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The base is formed ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Iron

contemporary Side Table in Italian Calacatta viola marble, Atlas side table
Located in 中西區, HK
This futuristic sculptural work takes its name after the young titan of the Greek mythology Fated to sustain the pillars that separated the Earth from Heaven. Design: Adolfo Abejon ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The T nightstand is hand sculpted from pigmented solid ash with a natural oil / wax finish. It was originally created in Brooklyn, New York, as a personal gift for the artist's broth...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Ash

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...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Steel

"Disney by Starform" Bench/Table by Pierre Colleu & Starform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful Macaron "Disney by Starform" dog bench/side table, c.1980. Labeled. Laminated wood and resin.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Resin

Travertine & Leather Side Table, Palladio by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary travertine & leather side table - Palladio No 3 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: Travertine Classic Top and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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. Total height . 46.45in
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20th Century French Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Bertu Side Table, Small Side Table, the Sprout, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Side Table, Small Side Table, the Sprout, Red Cedar Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Cedar

Harrison Van Horn Brown Grasscloth Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s chocolate brown grasscloth side table by Harrison van Horn. Chocolate brown grasscloth with overall diamond pattern. Brass capped feet. This table is very heavy and well made. Original Harrison Van Horn label on the underside of the table. Two shelf style...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Matilda, Resin and Etched Brass Frog Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Matilda frog side table embodies the playful spirit often evident in the works of Egg Designs. Inspired by the plight of the endangered cape flats frog they decided to create a piece of furniture that would keep the frog ever present in their minds. Matilda was born. This piece has a cast resin base with a lily pad etched solid brass top...
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 18”. ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Mae Modern Solid Wood and Leather Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae side table by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / woven veg tanned leather shelf / solid wood top / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / dovetailed drawer box / solid brass pull Wood options - Walnut, white oak, blackened oak, maple Leather options - natural, black, brown, dark brown Pull options - Brushed brass, black, bronzed - Also comes in a 24in version - Customizations available - This piece is new and made to order.
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2010s North American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Black Large Nuna Side Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black large nuna side table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black and red ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with s...
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2010s German Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Bertu Side Table, Modern Side Table, the Willow, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu side table, modern side table, The Willow, Red Cedar. Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? Kiln Dried...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Cedar

Quadro Side Table & More, Inspired by Grid System, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing Quadro, a design piece, built around an organised and specific grid system, gets off the grid by knowing no specific function. It breaks free from traditional constraints...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Plywood, Paint

Otto Round Side Table in Light Walnut with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Otto side table is a generously proportioned table with a simple, well-articulated form. Available in walnut or oak, it features a round coupe top, substantial antique brass fitt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

2020 Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams Addie Pull-Up Table w/ glass insert 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Addie Pull-Up Tables, designed and manufactured by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams. These particular examples were produced in the USA C. 2020. The tables are comprised of a...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Resin

Twist with Fantastic Look, Black
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Set of Two Modern Coffee Tables Brandt CS1 made of Stainless Steel by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Gervasoni Brise 44 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Concrete

Djembe Side Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Djembe Side Table by Perler Limited Edition Dimensions: Ø 31 x H 48 cm. Materials: Multiple-fired chamotte clay in a terracotta (reddish-brown) shade. Weight: 13 kg. The handcrafted Djembe side table draws its name from its resemblance to the African drum. Its rich terracotta hue evokes associations with this percussive instrument. This ceramic table was crafted by Wrocław-based artist Jakub Biewald, in artistic collaboration with Perler Design...
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2010s Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Clay

Homage to Miro Table by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Miro table by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Different available dimensions: Side table n°1 • L85*D49*H53cm Side table n°2 • L87*D55*H40cm Side table n°3 • L68*D56*H40cm T...
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

NM03 Podium by NM3
Located in Geneve, CH
NM03 Podium by NM3 Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 90 cm Materials: BA stainless steel 3mm stainless steel, dry joint, podium. NM3 is an office for architecture and design based ...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

NM03 Podium by NM3
NM03 Podium by NM3
$2,065 / item

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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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