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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Galite Central Table in Travertino Marble by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The elegance, luxury and refinement typical of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors find a new, authentic and essential form of expression in the Galite low table. Made from raw materials ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Orbit Accent Table, Polished Stainless Steel, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Orbit Accent Table, Polished Stainless Steel, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Orbit accent table is made in polished stainless steel, the structure is involved by two rings which ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

New Modern Side Table in Travertine Marble creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Travertine marble coffee table. Size: 29,4 (base) x 75 (top diameter) x 36 (height) cm - round top -, 11.6 x 29.5 x 14.2 in., smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Large by the S...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Solid White Oak Handmade Side Table With/Drawer by Fortunata Design
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Oak side table "The Apollo" Is meticulously handcrafted oak table, ensuring detail and precision in every aspect of the production process. From the selection of premium-grade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood

Marble White Organic Circular Vintage Side Table or Coffee Table 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Marble White vintage circular organic side table or coffee table style of Angelo Mangiarotti circa 1970 Italy. A beautiful vintage side table...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Maison Jensen Style Side Table Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jensen style side table etagere, comprising of three shelves of chromed metal with glass inserts, unmarked. 28.25" H x 12.75" W x 10.25" D. Dealer: S138XX.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a geometric octa-shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Side Table in Grey Orobico Marble, Io Large by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Io Side table in Italian, Orobico marble. Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

CURVO Table in Travertine by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
The CURVO Table is the perfect centerpiece to any contemporary home. Crafted from Italian Travertine, it has a sculptural quality that is sure to make a statement. Its carved legs we...
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2010s Singaporean Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Levogiro coffee table, Paolo Portoghese, Poltronova, 1963 Circa.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Low coffee table, Levogiro model designed by Paolo Portoghesi for Poltronova, original 1960s Circa, perfect for contemporary and unique interiors
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Io Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
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

Materials

Marble

Douro Bedside Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Douro Bedside Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The bedside table features two drawers with handles and legs decorated with a hand ca...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Miniforms Superpop Low Coffee Table by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Superpop likes to turn plastic into art using a combination of recycling and colour. It thus becomes supersustainable, superlight and supercool, in extremely versatile, compact desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das
Located in Geneve, CH
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. DeMuro ...
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2010s Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
The Cone Table is inspired by the interconnections between the elements and life forms. The conical shape of the base, the asymmetrical form of the top, and the rounded edges provide...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Infinity, Side Table in Hand Polished Stainless Steel and Travertine Marble
Located in Beirut, LB
From the Infinity line, to complement the unique design and transparency of the coffee table. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2014.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Pair of Modern Stools Ottomans, Ivory Boucle Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Modern Stools upholstered in high quality ivory boucle fabric.
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fabric

Modernist Wooden Waterfall Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Modernist wooden waterfall side table, rectangular with heavily grained ash construction. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Black Stained Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black stained milk stools Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Available in multiple materials and finishes. ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Altana Medium Nero Marquinia Side Table by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Altana Medium Nero Marquinia Side Table by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: Ø 54 x H 54 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia marble. Available in different marble options and in different sizes. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Side Table Small
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Small 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 brus...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Minimal Hexagonal Table by Costantini, Pergamino Hex Chico, 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
Our line of Hex tables are understated geometric form that can be used aloned or grouped together to form larger modular pieces. The Pergamino Hex employs sustainably sourced goatski...
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2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Nikolska, Side Table in Rosewood, Hand Patinated Silver Leaf and Glass
Located in Beirut, LB
Where warm rosewood meets elegant hand-patinated silver leaf. By Georges Amatoury Studio, 2012.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pietro Chiesa Style Glass and Brass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontane Arte Glass and Brass Side Table with applied mirror to top. Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Cupola Round Table Conacaste Wood
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Conacaste wood hollow center for weight in base and solid wood top. Part of Labrica's Arco collection was inspired by Spanish Colonial Architecture fou...
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2010s Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Altana Medium Travertino Side Table by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Altana Medium Travertino Side Table by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: Ø 54 x H 54 cm Materials: Travertino marble. Available in different marble opt...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass and Topaz Designed 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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2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Pace Collection Waterfall Glass Tables by Fiam, 3
Located in New York, NY
Pace Collection Waterfall Glass Tables by Fiam, set of three nesting tables, 1982. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue collection. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

HIDA Japan Suwari Series Modernist Occasional Side Table in Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A truly beautiful hand crafted Occasional Side Table by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is designed with an awareness of vertical flow, blending naturally into both Japanese and modern architectural spaces, and enhancing them. The perfectly weighted design and form of this piece is timeless and provides a modern, clean, simplistic from to a room. Limited UK stock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Modern Wood Stool, 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, 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. Please Note : These stumps will age naturally, and even more so being outdoors and exposed to the elements. Each is a solid log with its own unique character so we can not guarantee the finish won't fade or discolor as this varies per climate and log. This Modern Wood Stool...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Contemporary Cupola Drink Table Herringbone by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
About: The cupola drink table was inspired by Cupulas found throughout Antigua Guatemala. By creating a herringbone block using to different types of woods we were able to create un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chrome and White Resin Side or Accent Table
Located in New York, NY
A chrome and white resin side or accent able, in the modern style, circa late-20th century. Piece has a chrome base with a white resin top (attached.) A great piece to hold a lamp, b...
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Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modern Hammered Rectangular Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern hammered narrow rectangle side table, with clear tempered glass top and shelf, has a “gold leaf” finish on cast textured aluminum frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 24" W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Queen Heart Small Table by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart small table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Gold leaf with glossy finish. Also available: copper and silver leaf with glossy or matte fi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gray Marble Columns- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two vintage gray marble columns. The columns have eight flat sides giving them a modern look. Each have white veining that is different on ea...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

KGBL DeMarco Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two cone-shaped cylinders of solid marble join to form the DeMarco Side Table. Ø 18" H 20" Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is p...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Studio Sturdy Chief Square Side Table – Clay with Black Marble Resin
Located in Vancouver, CA
Martha Sturdy / Studio Study is a luxury design company based in Vancouver, B.C. Since their foundation over 30 years ago, the designs have become synonymous with West Coast interior...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

KGBL DeMarco Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two cone-shaped cylinders of solid marble join to form the DeMarco Side Table. Ø 18" H 20" Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is p...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Cupola Drink Table Herringbone by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
About: The cupola drink table was inspired by Cupulas found throughout Antigua Guatemala. By creating a herringbone block using to different types of woods we were able to create un...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

KGBL DeMarco Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two cone-shaped cylinders of solid marble join to form the DeMarco Side Table. Ø 18" H 20" Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is p...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

KGBL DeMarco Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two cone-shaped cylinders of solid marble join to form the DeMarco Side Table. Ø 18" H 20" Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is p...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

KGBL DeMarco Side Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Two cone-shaped cylinders of solid marble join to form the DeMarco Side Table. Ø 18" H 20" Each piece of marble is unique and may have different variations in design from what is p...
Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Dining 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.
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Naoto Fukasawa Blue Glass Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Naoto Fukasawa glass side tables created in Murano, Italy. The tables are hand-blown with an organic shape. A separate glass cover fits perfectly into the top. They are elect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

HASH Side Table in Arabescato Marble by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
This contemporary side table is crafted from Italian marble, giving it a unique and luxurious look. The arabescato marble features high contrast natural veins, adding to its intricat...
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2010s Singaporean Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Round Nightstand Bedside Table Abstract Marquetry Black White Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Granada Bedside Table is a modern wood side table that celebrates art and craftsmanship through modern marquetry. This modern side table is a must-have addition to a bold or minimalist interior design project. The wooden center table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nighstand Bedside Table Contemporary Design Black Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Tribal Bedside Table brings an unmistakable design style. This modern black bedside is a bold furniture piece that will boost the look of any contemporary bedroom decor. Its dynamic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Cubist Print White Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Malaga bedside table is the perfect cubist bedside table for a minimal bedroom project. Its dynamic silhouette features three drawers resting on four legs of wooden spheres. The striking geometric design of this modern nightstand allows it to become a must-have piece for your contemporary or maximalist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Naoto Fukasawa Glass Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Naoto Fukasawa glass side tables created in Murano, Italy. The tables are hand-blown with an organic shape. A separate glass cover fits perfectly into the top. They are elect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Side Table in Tavertine Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Travertine marble coffee table. Size: 23 (base) x 38 (top diameter) x 54 (height) cm - round top - , 9.1 x 14.9 x 21.2 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Small by the Span...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Japanese Modern Awase Series Modern Occasional Side Table in Beech By HIDA
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
"Awase" means to make two or more things one. Handcrafted by HIDA Japan, the Awase series explores a simple light aesthetic as much as possible based on the Windsor chair. Awase has a combination of west and east cultural elements, new values combined with the past. In this series HIDA wanted to incorporate Awase as the idea of partnering opposites in this series. Limited UK stock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Modern Chrome Drum Table with Black Top
Located in New York, NY
Modern chrome reticulated drum table with circular black glass top. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

New Modern Side Table in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Black Marquinia marble coffee table. Size: 23 (base) x 38 (top diameter) x 54 (height) cm - round top - , 9.1 x 14.9 x 21.2 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Small by the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Cupola Round Table Conacaste Wood
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Conacaste wood hollow center for weight in base and solid wood top. Part of Labrica's Arco collection was inspired by Spanish Colonial Architecture fou...
Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio Sturdy Chief Round Side Table – Charcoal & Soft Grey Marble Resin
Located in Vancouver, CA
Martha Sturdy / Studio Study is a luxury design company based in Vancouver, B.C. Since their foundation over 30 years ago, the designs have become synonymous with West Coast interiors and Pacific North West Design. Studio Sturdy aims to encapsulate the effortless beauty of Canada's West Coast though handcrafted statement pieces and furniture. The brand creates timelessly robust pieces intended to be inherited and passed down for generations to come. Each of the Studio Sturdy designs are handcrafted using only the highest grade and quality of materials. The Studio Sturdy Floating Chief Round Side Table...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top - Small
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side table with a contemporary flare that brings character to your living space. The table is mad...
Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Oak

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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