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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1980s Bamboo and Brass Italian Square Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Italian bamboo table with brass decorations and a Romano travertine top.          
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Max Enrich "Stabile" Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table model "Stabile”. From a family of side tables without any stability problem. Although it may seem.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Brass

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Black and Sapphire Blue 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

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Blown Glass

Custom Petrified Wood and Brass Accent Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning petrified wood and brass accent table. This accent table features a removable round petrified wood top with bold wood grain hues on a gold tone open metallic brass base wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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

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Aluminum

Pianoforte - Carrara Marble Side Table By DFdesignlab Handmade in Italy
Located in Campobasso, CB
PianoForte is the first product of a larger collection that we will slowly reveal as its an ongoing project based on the material we locally source. The approach we used is quite different hence we decided to give second life to a disused antique piano from the 1800. We wanted to preserve what could have been professionally restored and re-used. As you can see, PianoForte is the combination of an antique Piano leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

“Revolve” No. 5 'made to order' – Contemporary Sculptural Furniture from Denmark
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. 5 This is made in a limited edition of only 3 pieces + 1 AP The three sculptural furniture pieces are made in three different colors, making them all truly one o...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

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Cast Stone

Beige Crackle Side Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Crackle Side Table by Perler Limited Edition Dimensions: Ø 31 x H 50 cm. Materials: Jesmonite. Weight: 15 kg. Beige Crackle is a handmade ceramic side table crafted by Jakub Biewald from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw. This multifunctional piece can serve as a coffee table, nightstand, stool, or even a sculpture. Its unique, asymmetrical shape results from an intricate coiling clay technique, ensuring each piece's distinctiveness in form and texture. The table is adorned with a taupe glaze featuring a crackle effect, which showcases irregular black cracks. Suitable for both dry and wet areas, it can be placed in bathrooms, balconies, patios, or gardens. This space was created for individuals who, like me, appreciate originality, artistic objects, art, and design. Here, you’ll find more than just inspiration and advice – it’s a destination for applied art, featuring original designer furniture and artist-signed collections. You can find limited collections of tables, lamps, vases, and bas-reliefs, created exclusively for the Perler Design...
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2010s Polish Modern Side Tables

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Other

Handcrafted Scorched Oak Side Table
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted scorched English oak side table. Taking inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement this striking contemporary design can inhabit many a style of interior space. The oa...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Yew

Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Giovannozzi Home, Side Table "Kheperer" Marble Onyx and Metal Brass Finish Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Side table composed in marble, wood and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect for Giovannozzi home. - Top in marble type "Onice Azzurro" or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Marble

LITHEA / Calafato coffeee table by Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Marble White
Located in Patti, IT
Calafato Coffee table Dimensions: 60 x 50 x 62 H cm Materials: • Iron srtucture varnished with an opaque black powder, brass sheet base with satin finish. • Double top in Calaca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Malachite, Marble, Stone, Carrara Marble, Brass

Column Side Table in Raw Green, handcrafted in fiberglass by VAVA Objects
Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE
The artisanal process of creating our Column Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and patina, as the temperature, humidity and hands at work all contribute to its distincti...
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2010s Swedish Modern Side Tables

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Resin, Fiberglass

ChunkY01, Carrara Marble Side Table
Located in Campobasso, CB
Avior is an evolution of the Gravity side table. We decided to keep the same concept of lightness and movement, abstracting the motion of the flying Carrara marble into a different 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble

Building Blocks, Geometric Double Duty Upholstered Metal Side Table or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Building blocks double duty side table or stool: A round compositional side table could also function as a stool, designed with minimal form, reduced the u...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Metal

“Rana” side table, by Casa Antillón, Spain, 2023
Located in Madrid, ES
“Rana” is an original side table, made of curved and lacquered steel, which can also be used as a stool. It is designed by the artistic collective Casa Antillón. BIO: Casa Antillón...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Set of Two Coffee Tables, Moon Shapes, High Gloss Laminate, Handcrafted - Size L
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Luna High Gloss Laminate Collection - Coffee table / Side Tables / Auxiliary Tables Luna Table Set in High Gloss Laminate is a stunning collection of moon-inspired tables, meticulou...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Iron

Himalaya Console in Cast Bronze with Red Lacquer Top from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Himalaya Console in Cast Bronze with Red Lacquer Top from Elan Atelier The Himalaya console is comprised of a cast bronze base using the lost wax method and a hand finished red lacq...
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Sculptural Forest Side Table in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Forest Side Table in stock at Elan Atelier NYC Showroom The forest side table is an intricately crafted sculpture in cast bronze using the lost wax technique. The finish ...
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Transitional Turned Leg Jenks Side Table in Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Jenks Side Table features transitional turned legs and a drawer integrated into the front apron. Shown in Italian Gray on Oak H 22.5 in. x W 23.5 in. x D 21.5 in...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Gem Table in Brass and Peach Mirror by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gem table in peach mirror and brass by Cam Crockford Materials: Brass, peach mirror Dimensions: 13 W x 12 D x 17 H inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Green Iridescent Iron Base Coffee Table and Hand Decorated Top by Cupioli in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Decorated top coffee table, iridescent iron base handmade in Italy by Cupioli. The Cromia coffee table is a uniquely designed piece of furniture that combines elegance and creativity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Bronze Plated Vintage Side Table Made on Solid Oak Base Part of Large Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage bronze-plated large side table part of a suite I have a selection of these tables for sale, I have one bronze-plated, a pair...
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20th Century English Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Anadora Lupo Stainless Steel Stool from the Functional Design Collection
Located in Timisoara, RO
GOLDIE Sculptural Side Table / Stool made out of perforated sheet, designed for collective seating arrangements that challenge social distancing and encourage the exploration of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Atlantic Three-Drawer Side Table by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid white oak with cerused finish. Bent brass drawer pulls. Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee. Oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 21" H x 21" W x 21"...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian Contemporary Natural Wood Side Table with Wood Finishes
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful side table designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, with linear decoration on the sides, natural wood with matte finish. Its proportionate ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Eos Small C Table in Walnut by Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
Eos is a small table perfect to be a servant amidst armchairs and sofas. Small rectangular table in Maple. Small table with the frame in so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Cone Blue and Gray Side Table by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful, functional, and stylish, the Cone Side Table by Matteo Zorzenoni is an intriguing design that combines essential geometric shapes in an uncon...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Italian Rosso Red Murano Glass Brass Tripod Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Chic and stylized Italian side table featuring a red Murano glass central column with a brass tripod base, square glass top, with a brass finial.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Vintage Artedi Italian Modern Brass Marble Glass Cantilever Accent Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Artedi Italian Modern Brass, Marble, and Beveled Glass Cantilever Accent Side Table. Circa Late 20th Century, Italy. Measurements: 20"H x 26"W x 26"D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

"Blossom" Modern Bedside Table in Glossy White from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Give your bedroom an instant style injection with this beautiful Postmodern inspired bedside table. With grooved drawer fronts, eye-catching geometric body and contrasting brass-coat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

UNISM - Set of Tall Side Tables - Polished Aluminium
Located in Warszawa, PL
Set of two side tables in polished aluminium The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

e15 Selected Large Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The object Raw is a robust piece crafted from seasoned European oak, which is rarely available in such wide dimensions as used in this piece. Reduced to the essential features, the r...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

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Oak

American modern steel and crystal side tables by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1966
Located in MIlano, IT
Steel glass coffee tables, pair 39.5x46.5 cm 976 each. Pair of round tables, with a structure made up of thin chromed metal bars, welded to a horizontal metal rod placed in the lower...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Crystal, Steel

Cast Bronze and Gesso Nella Side Table by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Fluid rigor. Gesso slab top cradled on sculptural cast bronze and hand-polished base. Dimensions/ w 25.2 x d 18.9 x h 24 in w 64 x d 48 x h 61 cm.
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

ClassiCon Occasional Round Side Table in Black by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The Latin for furniture, res mobiles, is based on the word mobile. Eileen Gray took this very literally. She loved light, functional furniture that could be moved around easily. One ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

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Steel

contemporary, asian modern Side Table / stool in stained wood, Bold side table
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used. BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Ash

UNISM - Set of Two Tall Side Tables in Polished Aluminium
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two side tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room. The Fluid Low Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 47 cm tall, is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

UNISM - Tall Side Table - Aged Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Coconut Shell and Iron Table or Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual modernist stand or table with a round top crafted in a coconut mosaic over a post modern style hand wrought three leg base with round black finials.
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20th Century American Modern Side Tables

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Iron

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

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Brass

60's Inspired 'Adi' Side Table, Brazilian Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Adi" side table, is a contemporary design piece inspired by the Brazilian modernist tradition. The table exhibits a low-profile, expansive horizontal form, which is characterist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

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Straw, Hardwood

NINA Side Table in Satin Brass by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
NINA side table legs are inlayed into the table top, sitting flush with the satin brass top surface and extruding 1/4" outside the side edges of the table, totaling 18 1/2" W on one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Brute Side Table by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Elevate your interior with our Brute Side Table, a modern metal accent table crafted with precision and elegance. Featuring a compact 11” diameter and a height of 20”, this round sid...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Side or End Table Abstract Sculpture Gold Mirror Steel Cube Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Side table "Get Lost!" made of mirror polished stainless steel, colored golden via a particular procedure. The coloring is not a varnish but penetrates the steel and therefore is ver...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Glas Italia NACRE Low table by Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nacre is a low table with a fluid aspect inspired by the organic form of an oyster shell. The base, made up of an oval basin in transparent extralight glass with mirrored bottom, is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Hubert Table, Large, in Cast Bronze and Shagreen from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Hubert Table, Large, in Cast Bronze and Shagreen from Elan Atelier The Hubert is a truly elegant form, a nod to the sculptural prowess of artists such as Louise Bourgeois and the we...
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Green Marble top Side tables 1990s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of side tables .Curved Grey Metal frame ,comes with a round Glass and on top of that a Green Marble tops . Good condition.
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1990s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Duo Side Table Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant and intricate, this side table is made of polished and blackened bronze. Can be customized. The larger part of the table is 17" x 14" x 20"H. The smaller part of the table ...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Marble and Rush Side Tables
By Hollywood at Home
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of custom made steel framed end tables with marble tops and woven rush bottom shelves. Each end table is made of solid steel in a satin bl...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Steel

Doris Cast Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Side tables in cast bronze or aluminum of different diameters and heights that can be combined to create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extrud...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

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

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Rosewood

Modern Contemporary "Lap" Side Table in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist and sophisticated, lap table is a versatile piece that can easily function as a side table, end table, or nightstand with an angled shelf for book...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

"Tyr" Side Table in Walnut Wood Veneer and Carbon Steel Details
Located in Centro, RS
The tryr side table is for indoor usability. The Tyr's trace begins with the solid base machined in MDF coated with a elegant natural walnut wood veneer , as well the top. Supported by the metal rod of carbon steel with epoxy paint. (the color could be customized, see the suggestion by the photos). It can be handled easily by the metal rod in the environment. A small side table that can be used as a support for the sofa into the living room. It has a timeless and contemporary design, which combines with different styles of interior decoration. DESIGN INSPIRATIONS: The name Tyr must be associated with honor, courage, strength and justice. He is one of the most important gods in Norse mythology...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Capitello Solid Wood coffee table, Ash in Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Capitello coffee table is part of our 2023 collection in collaboration with Cono Studio. Dale Italia’s craftsmanship takes on a new prospective and languag...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Contemporary Hex Lamp Table in Oak or Walnut and Machined turned Brass
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Hex Lamp Table has a hexagonal tapering base giving rise to a precision engineered stainless steel neck, which supports a hexagonal top. The Hex range of side, occasional and lam...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Side Table Black Lacquered Wood Top Hand Decorated in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Astral" is a modern and colorful coffee table to place near your sofas or armchairs. It has multiple functions and is a splash of color to be placed in the room. The plan is handma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Scagliola, Harewood

Baltoro Side Table in Cast Bronze and Black or White Marble by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Baltoro Side Table in Cast Bronze and Black or White Marble by Elan Atelier The name comes from the Baltoro Mountain range known for its sharp peaks and steep rock formations. Balto...
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2010s European Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Bronze

ClassiCon Pli High Glass Top Side Table in Bronze by Victoria Wilmotte
Located in New York, NY
With the Pli side table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual crystalline elegance and astonishing geometry to living envir...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

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Glass

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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