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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Coffee Table by Hessentia in bronze casting, with textural finish
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Drop coffee table is made through a bronze casting process, an ancient art dating back over 5.000 years. It takes the name from its minimal but sophisticated design: three apparently...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Contemporary Coffee Table by Hessentia in bronze casting, with textural finish
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Drop coffee table is made through a bronze casting process, an ancient art dating back over 5.000 years. It takes the name from its minimal but sophisticated design: three apparently...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Tortoise Torched Rattan and Salmon-Colored Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table. The piece fuses tortoise torched rattan with salmon-coloured anodised aluminium...
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2010s British Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Hand Carved Live Edge Solid Wood Trunk Table ƒ36 by Costantini, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Each table in the Francisco Collection is hand carved from a solid trunk of Argentine rosewood, then sanded and finished naturally to highlight its natural beauty. The top features a...
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2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

The Lubambo Side Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with tenons and joinery
Located in São Paulo, SP
This is the side version of the Lubambo Table, characterized by a contemporary design that beautifully blends simplicity, elegance, and comfort. Furthermore, it can be customized to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Fly Over Side Table in Coated Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Essential design and vintage charm for Fly Over small tables. Inspired by the 1950s mood of the furniture by the Milanese designer Gabriella Crespi, they are available in various siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Single Coffee Table, Half Moon Shape, Brass/Steel & HighGloss Laminate, Size S
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna Fusión Collection - Coffee Tables, Side Tables, Auxiliary Tables Luna Fusión, a collection of moon-inspired coffee and auxiliary tables, blends two premium materials to create ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Marquetry Infinity Side Table, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Infinity side table presents the art of marquetry in its most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Gold Leaf, Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Moroccan Style Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Moroccan style side tables. Brass with octagonal marble inlaid tops.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

The Marina Table. Brazilian Solid Wood with Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A simple, elegant, and modern table that can also be used as a stool. Crafted from freijó wood and adorned with marquetry inlay using caixeta, sucupira, and jequitibá woods. The des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Live Edge Solid Wood Trunk Table ƒ33 by Costantini, Francisco, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
This is number 33 in a limited series of 48 pieces and is in stock in New York and available for immediate delivery. Natural cracks and imperfections show evidence of its natural or...
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2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Round side table "Explorer" by Jaime Hayon biege and blue lacquered fibreglass
Located in Barcelona, ES
A series of side tables, Explorer 1, 2 and 3 inspired by the playful and what remind one of jelly-beans, rounded sweets that that children eat in the US. This childlike inspiration h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Kellogg Collection Distressed Walnut Single Drawer Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of Kellogg Collection distressed walnut single drawer side tables in excellent condition. Fully Finished inside out. Measures 25" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hidden Brass Plated Metal & Oak Veneer Side C Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
HIDDEN C Coffee Table with Antique Brass-Coated Metal Legs and Base, Dark Oak Veneer Top The HIDDEN series stands out in the high-end design world with its diverse materials and uni...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Caramel, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Pergamino Hex Caramel Goatskin Modern Side Table by Costantini Design 15" x 15" x 22" H as shown. Custom sizes and shapes available. Our line of hex tables are understated geometri...
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2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Handmade Elm and Glazed Ceramic Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
Handmade Elm and Glazed Ceramic tTle Table, France Beautiful side table with finely crafted details.
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20th Century French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Cantilever Infinity Side Table in Stainless Steel and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cantilever infinity side table was inspired by Paul Dupré-Lafon's use of stacked leather in his designs for Hermès. The base is solid stainless steel, bevelled at the front, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble, Atlas by Adolfo Abejon
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

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Marquetry Infinity Side Table Beech Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Marquetry Infinity Side Table, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Handcrafted with precision and care, the Infinity side table presents the art of marquetry in its most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Modern solid cast bronze side table with polished top and flame-treated base
Located in Milan, IT
Toid is a precious one-piece solid-bronze sand-cast side table designed by Federico Carandini and produced by Epònimo in Milano. Despite being made in one single piece it displays tw...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

1960s Danish Teak End Table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole & Mobelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a minimal danish end table, designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole & Mobelfabrik. The manufacturer Vejle Stole & Mobelfabrik was based in Vejle, Denmark and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

1961 Pair McCobb for Lane Rosewood Delineator Group Side Tables Model 995-86
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of Delineator Group occasional tables (side tables), model 995-86, designed by Paul Mccobb and produced by Lane. These are rare examples from circa...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee table cloud scagliola top plexiglass legs handmade in Italy available
Located in Rimini, IT
"Le nuvole entrano fluttuando nella nostra vita, non più per portare pioggia o tempesta, ma per aggiungere colore ai nostri tramonti." I tavolini Cloud nascono proprio guardando una...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Scagliola

Vintage Sideboard Model "Mb3" for Azucena by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sideboard Model "MB3" for Azucena was realized by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in Italy in 1961. Opaque-painted wood and chrome-plated brass.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Kartell Max-Beam Modern Acrylic Side Tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomb, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of geometric Max-Beam side tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Kartell. These modern transparent smoked grey acrylic side accent tables are also strong enough to use as sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Moooi Chess Table in Lacquered Wood with Steel Frame, MDF by Front
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chess table is a table for pasttime, rivalry and cleverness. Some people cannot stand their loss, some people should not win. However, a checkmate is always unavoidable! Addit...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table in translucent cream white by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. This table fol...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of 2 Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 corbu bedside table by DeMuro Das Dimensions: W 76 x D 50.2 x H 61.5 cm Materials: Solid walnut - Matte Carta (Coal) - Matte Dimensions and finishes can be customized D...
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2010s Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

2010s Geiger Metal Series Matte Stainless Steel and Glass End Table / Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Metal Series side table produced by Geiger. This is a gorgeous example, which was constructed from solid stainless steel, given a matte finish, then paired with ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Erik Buch Flip Top Rosewood Stool & Side Table for O.D. Mobler in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare flip top stool and end table, designed by Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler (formerly Oddense Maskinsnedkeri) in Denmark. This gorgeous design was ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Walnut Coriolis Side Table, Three Drawer Modern Nightstand / End Table by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
The charismatic Coriolis side table is made out of solid black walnut hardwood and has three drawers mounted on wooden runners in traditional drawer boxes. It’s built with exposed joinery that has been carefully designed for beauty and strength. The design was inspired by a desire to make an object that fit as well into a minimalist setting as a maximalist one - where where the form is pared down to be as simple as possible while at the same time breaking the rules of what is normally done in furniture to make an object that is unexpected and full of joy. Each piece is built to order one at a time by master craftspeople in our shop in Albuquerque, NM, and assembled to respect the character of the individual pieces of wood. We use a durable hand rubbed oil-wax finish that’s long lasting, easy to repair, and brings out the wood’s natural beauty. The Coriolis Side Table ships flat packed and some simple assembly is required, instructions and hardware are included. Details 22 inches tall (to the upper drawer) x 22 inches wide x 16 inches deep Crafted one piece at a time at our shop in Albuquerque, NM, USA Built out of solid American hardwood with veneer ply drawer bottoms Available in custom finishes, dimensions, or mirrored (with the taller drawer...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

1980s Nicos Zographos Side Table in Polished Stainless Steel w/ Black Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a black marble and stainless steel side table designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Limited. Zographos is known for his exquisite metal furniture. ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Modern Infinity Coffee Table Marble, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Infinity coffee table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage of time in an infinite gaze. Featuring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Stool 23 in Rose Resin and Brass
Located in London, GB
Henry Baumann’s work is a mirror of himself; similar to a self-portrait. He likes to use a playful approach combined with the seriousness of a product-ready object. Project St0OL23 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Petrified Wood Side Table With Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petrified wood stone table top with custom made 3 leg chrome base. Very modern looking with gorgeous character top Very heavy with solid chrome base. Add some history and character ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood

Umbra
Located in Wilmington, DE
Nestled within a delicate three-legged metal base, a sandblasted acrylic top with an underlining silver or gold leaf, reveals the material’s unique char- acteristics.
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Outdoor & Indoor Glide Grey Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hyon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table made of solid architectural concrete in grey. Apt for indoor and outdoor use. Regulatory glides included. Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous publ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Crackle Painted Two-Tier Stretcher Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Vintage Crackle Painted and decorated Two-Tier stretcher Side Table measuring 20" in width, 13" in width and standing 25.5" tall. Excellent vin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Finest Side Table in Eucalyptus and Polished Brass
Located in Istanbul, TR
Finest Side Table Finest is an exquisite luxury side table meticulously crafted from the finest veneer and bronze materials, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Materials ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Walnut Nightstand Chests with Black Lacquered Tops
Located in North York, ON
Pair of walnut nightstand chests with black lacquered tops. Brand new and made in USA, composed of walnut. 2 Tier design with ample open storag...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Petrified Wood Side Table With 4 Leg Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petrified wood stone table top with custom made 4 leg chrome base. Very modern looking with gorgeous character top. Very heavy with solid chrome base. Add some history and character ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood

Fragmin Side Table, Polished Bronze and Walnut
Located in Istanbul, TR
Fragmin Side Table Elegant luxury Fragmin side table featuring a sleek cylindrical design, crafted with black lacquer, bronze accents, and rich veneer materials for a timeless and op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Almancil Side Table Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almancil Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Almancil side table is a remarkable centrepiece that captivates the eye with its un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

21st Century Lagoon Low Table with Polymethacrylate Top by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With their contemporary appeal, Lagoon coffee tables, available in different sizes and heights, allow the creation of functional and scenographic combinations in the living area. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1960 PP35 Hans Wegner for &reas Tuck Folding Teak & Oak Side Table 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two tables are available as shown, but the price listed is for each table) PP35 folding side table, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Contemporary Lapis Lazuli Seat in Foam
Located in London, GB
This is "Lapis Lazuli", a lounge chair made to play with the viewers expectations: What initially appears to be hard, rough, not exactly comfortable and inviting, shows the contradic...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Foam

Set of Three "Lava" Side Tables by Michael Aram, 1995
Located in Hamburg, PA
Artisan Michael Aran Set of Three "Lava" Tables circa 1995. These Brutalist tables are sand-cast and hand-forged aluminum with a patinated bronze finish. These Giacometti-style or Pa...
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1990s Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Modern Mó Round Coffee Table, Aged Oak Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mó Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mó round coffee table pays homage to the ancient celebra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Herringbone Patterned Marble Side Table, Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A marble side table or pedestal with wonderful textures and shades. It features a herring bone pattern, with smaller marble cut outs that have been molded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

21st Century Lagoon Side Table with Polymethacrylate Top by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With their contemporary appeal, Lagoon coffee tables, available in different sizes and heights, allow the creation of functional and scenographic combinations in the living area. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Low Altai Cast Bronze and Marble Side Table by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Description/ Put it on a pedestal. Sculptural quality lost-wax cast bronze top affixed to shapely marble base. Hand polished, and available in cust...
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

ClassiCon Bell Olive Side Table by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Side Table in Wrought Iron by Marius Fernandez and Patrice Dangel, 2019
By Patrice Dangel, Marius Fernandez
Located in New York City, NY
Modern, minimalist side table with seamlessly integrated expressive hand-painted tiles.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Natural Solid Marble Side Table with Chiselled Finish and Smooth Top
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic solid marble side table with a polished top and hand chiseled sides. The mix of textures and shades adds to its charm. *...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Almancil Side Tables Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almancil Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Almancil side table is a remarkable centrepiece that captivates the eye with its un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side table created in early 20th century Austria, in the style of Thonet. At first simple and unassuming, this elegantly understated side table rewards a closer inspection w...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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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