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I Beam Side Table

‘Round I-Beam’ Side Table in Polished Bronze, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A WYETH original side or end table, handcrafted in solid polished bronze.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair Side Chairs After Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
our Ward Bennett style I-beam side tables, this would be a great pair of chairs in any modern home or
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Cast Iron 'I-Beam' End / Side Table (manner of Ward Bennett)
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black cast iron end / side table with 'I-Beam' forms. (manner of WARD BENNETT
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Side or End Tables Mid-Century
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables after his innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Side or End Tables Mid-Century
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables after his innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Glas Italia I-BEAM Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud
By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collections composed of low tables and benches, obtained by gluing together three slabs of smoked
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Ward Bennett Modern White 3078 I-Beam Table and Stool for Brickell, C. 1969, USA
By Geiger International, Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ward Bennett modern white 3078 I-beam occasional table for Brickel Associates, 1960s, USA
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Square I-Beam Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Original, square steel I-Beam side or end table.
Category

2010s American Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Square I-Beam Table
Square I-Beam Table
H 15 in W 15.5 in D 15.25 in
Square I-Beam Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Original, square steel I-Beam side or end table.?Made to order.
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2010s American Tables

Materials

Metal

Square I-Beam Table
H 17.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair Ward Bennet Black Enamel i Beam End Side Occasional Tables Stands Mint
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Ward Bennet black enamel 22"h I beam end side occasional tables stands mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Gerald McCabe "Series I" I-Beam Steel and Glass Side Tables for Eon Furniture
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of extremely rare "Series I" side tables by Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture. Solid blackened
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Steel I-Beam End Table - Modern Nightstand Lamp Table - Modern Side Table
By Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
The Mid-Rise Side Table Command a sleek and refined level of minimalism, elegance, and proportion
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2010s American Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Steel

Gerald McCabe I Beam Side Tables, circa 1965
By Gerald McCabe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gerald McCabe I beam side tables, circa 1965.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Ward Bennett Attribution Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Side Tables MCM Inspired
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables. Each is very well made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Beam Lucite Side Table with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
I-Beam side table with base in thick lucite with glass slab top, American 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

I-Beam Side or End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual I beam side table. Composite body finished with mirror polished stainless steel ends.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

I-Beam Side or End Table
I-Beam Side or End Table
H 20 in W 16 in D 16 in
Ward Bennet Ibeam Side Table
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice I-beam side table introduced by Ward Bennet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennet Ibeam Side Table
Ward Bennet Ibeam Side Table
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
I-Beam Tables by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A uncommon and sublimely minimalist pedestal, side table or coffee table in the form of truncated I
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Beam Tables by Ward Bennett
I-Beam Tables by Ward Bennett
H 15.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Thin I-Beam Table by WYETH
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly rendered and sublimely minimalist pedestal, side table or coffee table in the form of a
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Thin I-Beam Table by WYETH
Thin I-Beam Table by WYETH
H 16.75 in Dm 16.25 in
Ward Bennet Side i-beam Table Pedestal Stand
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century i-beam table introduced by Ward Bennet.
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Ward Bennett I-Beam Coffee Tables
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Beam for Brickel, I-beam coffee or side tables. Solid cast aluminum pedestal, with 3/4" glass
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Ward Bennett Attribution Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Side Tables MCM Inspired
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables. Each is very well made
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Side Table Shaped like an I-Beam
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist side table in the form of a slice of an I-beam. The Classic Industrial form of the I
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Side Table Shaped like an I-Beam
Steel Side Table Shaped like an I-Beam
H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 13 in
Lucite I-Beam Pedestal Side or Drinks Table
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Lucite I-Beam pedestal side or drinks table in the style of American designer Ward
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Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lucite

Lucite I-Beam Pedestal Side or Drinks Table
Lucite I-Beam Pedestal Side or Drinks Table
H 17.94 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
I-Beam Table by WYETH
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and substantial I beam form side table or stool, meticulously hand crafted from beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Beam Table by WYETH
I-Beam Table by WYETH
H 14.25 in Dm 14 in
Wyeth Original Round I Beam Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth Original side or end table, handcrafted in solid polished stainless steel. Produced by the
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2010s American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

One Cast Iron 'I-Beam' End / Side Table (manner of Ward Bennett)
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
1 American Mid-Century black cast iron end / side table with 'I-Beam' forms.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Side or End Tables Mid-Century
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel side tables after his innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Wyeth Original Round I Beam Table in Blackened Steel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth Original side table / end table, handcrafted in blackened natural steel. Produced by the
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2010s American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Console Tables or Pedestals
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Drink Stands or End Tables
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Drink Stands or End Tables
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

WYETH Original Square I-Beam Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth original square steel I-beam side or end table with natural grain.
Category

2010s American Industrial End Tables

Materials

Steel

WYETH Original Square I-Beam Table
WYETH Original Square I-Beam Table
H 16.75 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
I-Beam Side Table by Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Steel I-beam side table designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel, produced c. 1980. Chic, nicely
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

I-Beam Side Table by Ward Bennett
I-Beam Side Table by Ward Bennett
H 15.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
I-Beam Table in Walnut and Steel
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
can serve as a side table or pedestal. Reminiscent of the steel i-beam tables Ward Bennett designed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Beam Table in Walnut and Steel
I-Beam Table in Walnut and Steel
H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in
I-Beam Side Table - Ward Bennett
Located in Bridport, CT
I-Beam side table in black matte steel by Ward Bennett, Brickel.
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

I-Beam Side Table - Ward Bennett
I-Beam Side Table - Ward Bennett
H 15 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of I-Beam Side Tables by Ward Bennett for Geiger
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Pair of I-Beam side tables by Ward Bennett for Geiger.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Elegant "I-Beam" Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique side table or stool in the shape of an I-beam. This item can serve as a nightstand
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Elegant "I-Beam" Side Table
Elegant "I-Beam" Side Table
H 19.75 in W 19 in D 14.5 in
Sleek Modern End Side Table with Concrete Vanilla Top & Brass Side, Legs, I-Beam
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the Helsinki side table. The simple design of the Helsinki side table features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Vintage Ward Bennett Steel 'I-Beam' Side Table, 20th Century, American
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ward Bennett black steel 'I-Beam' side table with a lovely patina and some wear to finish
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20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of I-Beam Side Tables by Ward Bennett for Geiger
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Pair of I-beam side tables by Ward Bennett for Geiger.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

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I Beam Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the i beam side table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, steel and plastic, every i beam side table was constructed with great care. Find 28 options for an antique or vintage i beam side table now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a i beam side table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A i beam side table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made i beam side table over the years, but those crafted by Brueton, J. Wade Beam and Kartell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a I Beam Side Table?

Prices for a i beam side table start at $395 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,990.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

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Questions About I Beam Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.