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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever L Coffee Table Wood
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever L, Colorama Collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni Cantilever is a side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance created because i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Echo III Slender Side Table in Champagne Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Side Table in Champagne by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Solid Resin W 12.5" x L 12.5" x H 17.5" W 31.75 x H 31.75 x L 50.8 cm Like its predecessor...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Resin

2 Tier Side Table by Barbara Barry for HBF Studio
Located in Pasadena, TX
Trestle Round 2 Tier Side Table by Barbara Barry for HBF Studio Rich walnut 2 tier side table with composite top and tapered legs.  
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

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Ebony

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever L Coffee Table Wood
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever L, Colorama Collection. Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni. Cantilever is a side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance created because...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

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

Customizable Aluminum Outdoor Side Table
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Itá Outdoor Side Table Inspired by the timeless strength of stone, the Itá Side Table is an essential element in any space, carrying the marks of the earth and history. With irregul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Minimalist Thrill Coffee or Side Table in Metal with Wheels from Leitmotiv
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple metal side table on castors from Leitmotiv.A minimalist design. The two tray-shaped shelves are made of steel and … Read more Simple metal side table on castors from Leitmotiv...
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20th Century German Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Side Table in Ceppo Monet Marble, Io medium by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Pedestal Black Marble Tall Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. For this piece of marble, the cover will arrive disassembled, to install it a screwdriver is essen...
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Low Minimal Coffee Table in Blackened Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The coffee table focuses on the simplicity and natural beauty of wood. Whether natural or the black lacquered finish, the grain patterns of this contemporary oak tabletop seduce the ...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Oak

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 12+ Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Laccio Side Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the United States and date to the 1990s. The tables fe...
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1990s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Custom Round Roman Travertine Coffee Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Round Roman travertine coffee table designed by Le Lampade Available now. This table can be totally custom. Handmade in Italy with Italian Travertine. M...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pedestal Black Marble Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved black Monterrey marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busines...
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

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Marble

A Pair of American of Martinsville Occasional Tables with Caned Shelf
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of American of Martinsville occasional tables. Pull out drawer, caned shelf underneath. Walnut/black micarta tops.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Tables

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

Ceramic Side Table custom shape
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Deep Green Powder Coated Steel Robot Bedside Tables
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of deep green Robot bedside tables. The side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder-coated in deep green. The cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Tholos White Marble Large Side Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Side table in carved Veneciano white marble. Available on request in Monterrey black marble. For this piece of marble, the cover will arrive disassembled, to install it a screwdriver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top has chiseled edges and behind glass painting. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Black Lacquer Drumstool w/ Waist by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool w/ waist 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, c...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

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Lacquer

Gervasoni Medium Log Sections of Beech Trunk Side Table in White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Beech

Atlas large Table in Rossata Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
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

Art Deco Rubi Side Coffee Table Marble Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rubi side table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Like a sparkling ruby ring, our magnificent Rubi side table ties in with the Art Deco style by r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf

AUREA Side Table, Black Marquita Marble Stone Modern Accent Table, End Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium black Nero Marquita marble stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substanti...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Marble

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

Victorian Style Carved Fruitwood and Marble Inset Pedestal Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian style carved fruitwood and marble inset pedestal side table measuring 21" in diameter and 29.5" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

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Marble

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever S Coffee Table Alpi Green Marble
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever small, Colorama Collection. Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni. Cantilever is a small side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Glas Italia SEASONS Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low table realized completely in tempered and glued transparent extralight glass. A retaining basin is placed in the centre. The double top allows various objects to be placed inside...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Sculpted Stump Table, the Sol
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy Bertu Home stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care.See how we do it here. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. This Sculpted Stump Table...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Maple

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

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Spirit Table J.M. Szymanski D. 2021 Our spirit table is a self portrait of the owner. What is your spirit animal? We will carve the spirit into iron. Custom sizes available....
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Iron

Bucket Bench, Modern Long Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bench Bucket Stool is the longest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handles. The Bucket Bench is a versatile piece, excellent as a dining bench, entryway seat...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Laurameroni "Hugs" Rounded Low Table in Raptor Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Round tall coffee table with hyper-wood structure covered in liquid metal bronze with "Raptor" texture and upper top in liquid metal bronze. FINISH: "Raptor" Liquid Metal bronze structure and liquid metal bronze top Hugs low tables, designed by Cesare Arosio, present soft and elegant lines making them suitable for both night and living areas. The gently curved structure supports a beautiful marble top which can be selected from our range of precious stones, while the peculiar lacquering, completely handmade, gives a soft and at the same time gritty effect. CUSTOMIZATION: Available in two dimensions. Available in brushed matt lacquered wood, Lacca 61, patinated "gold" lacquering, liquid velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Calacatta Marble and Metal Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Baker coffee table is produced with a powder-coated metal base and a top in Calacatta Viola marble from Tuscany region of Italy. The top is circular and has a diameter of 45cm, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Loggia Large Round Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo. Designed by Matteo Leorato A material, traditionally used in the Renaissance for the paving of the noble palaces, here is r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Terrazzo

Moooi Urbanhike in Chromed Steel by Marcel Wanders Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Travelling is a lot like love. The Urbanhike table by Marcel Wanders is a symbol of Moooi's journey to reach the highest peaks of quality, innovation and style by spreading its desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This piece features a top surface and base form...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Murano Glass

Solid Oak Medium Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE
Located in Orlando, FL
The EDGE Series Solid Oak Medium Side Table / Plant Stand is a perfect fusion of natural elegance and modern simplicity. Crafted from kiln-dried solid oak wood, this piece highlights...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Bertu Wood Side Table, Solid Wood Side Table, The Dublin
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Contemporary Boton One 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

Materials

Wood

Design Console Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Design console table Production time: 8-9 weeks Measures: H 35.44 in. x W 63 in. x D 15.75 in. H 90 cm x W 160 cm x D 40 cm.
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Design Console Table
Design Console Table
$10,745 / item
ClassiCon Bell Table with Nero Marquina Marble Top by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
Located in New York, NY
MARBLE TOP A modern classic as miniature: the bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

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Blown Glass

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Brass

ClassiCon Adjustable Table E 1027 in Black and Smoked Glass by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
This is perhaps the Classic among the classics. Its ingeniously proportioned, distinctive form has made this height-adjustable table one of the most popular design icons of the 20th century. It is named after the summer house...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Spinzi Palladium Sculptural Side Table, Black Metal, Collectible Italian Design
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Side Table - Decorative Stool - Architectural Stool Designed by Milanese atelier Spinzi, Palladium celebrates the timeless aestethics of 16th century architect Andrea Pal...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Maxalto Amphora Bedside Table by Antonio Citterio, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Maxalto Amphora Bedside Table, a stunning piece designed by renowned designer Antonio Citterio. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this bedside table featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wool

ClassiCon Pli High Side Table in Green 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

Spina T1.1 Side Table in Lac - Bordeaux - Edited by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis. The thicknesses and proportions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Lacquer

Loggia Tea Table in Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo. Designed by Matteo Leorato A material, traditionally used in the Renaissance for the paving of the noble palaces, here is r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Terrazzo

Modern Stainless steel glass side table by Larry Laslo for Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Stainless steel glass side table by Larry Laslo for Directional. Labeled - Great small side table in good pre owned condition. Pick up in Brooklyn or Kingston NY. Message me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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

Pair of Modern Leather Top Accent Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather top accent table with leather-wrapped round top supported by a six-legged gilt metal base with a stretcher. Dimensions: 16" W x 16" D x 21" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Set of 3 Marble Tables in Custom Wood and Metal Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A set of two coffee tables and a side table with a sculptural silhouette, blending noble elements such as marble for the top, ash wood and metal for the base. The set is available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Kipferl Dining Table, pink marble, sculptural, modern, rounded, oblong
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Kipferl dining table features oblong top which is encased into circular round profile. It features sculptural legs of three batons which are s...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Rainbrown Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Sicily Handmade Glass and Wood Side Table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
"Sicily" handmade glass and wood side table by Simone Crestani & Giordano Viganò Inspired by the Mediterranean sun, this side table is an unusual combination of glass and wood. A sculpted amethyst glass cactus is rising from an amaranth wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Red by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low table with base obtained by gluing one to each other several slabs of tempered glass. It is available a version completely in smoked glass and a version in transparent extralight...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Alentejo Side Table, Portoro & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass, Metal

Pair of Tray Tables with Brass Tops and Green Bases
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of tray tables featuring patinated brass tops set on green lacquered bases. The tables differ slightly in size, highlighting their handmade qu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Martell Woodworks - Modern Style
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a sculptural side table, built by hand, out of solid walnut with a scupltural carved base and a kidney shaped top. The top has gentle curves and a pronounced roundover on the...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

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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