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Postmodern Figural Diver Swimmers Splash Side Table, Michael Guy, 1984
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical side table, supports made of figural divers making a splash.
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Natural Travertine and Lucite Sidetables, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
curved shape Lucite bases to create some wonderful and whimsical side tables. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Side Table 'Monkey' by Jaime Hayon, Grey
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Paris, IDF
and whimsical.
Side table manufactured in one solid piece or architectural concrete. Available in grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary Set of 3 Side Tables 'Monkey' by Jaime Hayon
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Paris, IDF
and whimsical.
Side table manufactured in one solid piece or architectural concrete. Available in grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete
A Whimsical Hound Dog Resin Side or Butler Table. Contemporary.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This adorable table depicts a Basset Hound Dog sitting up and Holding a Round Tray and waiting to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Bunny Side Table in Steel
Located in London, GB
Bunny table is a whimsical side table that it’s base resembles bunny ears. Minimal by its
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Whimsical French Fiberglass 'Drapery' Table with Iron Tripod Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical French 1960s fiberglass 'drapery' table with iron tripod base; the winter green
Category
Vintage 1960s French Side Tables
Vintage Regency Giant Book Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This whimsical vintage Regency side table is designed to resemble an oversized leather-bound book
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Whimsical Polly Want a Table Bevel Glass on Parrot Base Style of Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun wildlife themed occasional table. 16" Beveled glass top on parrot base . Quality is that of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Composition
Memphis Style Side Table, circa 1980s
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun and whimsical Memphis style side table in the manner of Peter Shire.
This table consist of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Polychrome Plaster Stacked Books Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Whimsical vintage boho side table crafted from polychrome plaster, styled to resemble a charming
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Plaster
Postmodern Animal Vintage Side Table Sirfo Alessandro Mendini Zanotta Edizione
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Vienna, AT
beak by Alessando Mendini for Zanotta edizione 1986, Italy.
A stunning side table in whimsical goose
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in Dm 21.66 in
Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
side table is whimsical and elegant with its amorphous shape. The shagreen is hand-dyed by artisans and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Harlequin Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical pair of vintage side tables marked 'errebi' consisting of four geometric cut shapes of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid- Century Hollywood Regency Tole Painted Table
Located in Wichita, KS
Whimsical Tole painted Hollywood Regency side table. Painted in black with gold accents, the table
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Painted Black and White Stack of Books Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye-catching whimsical end table having painted wood base designed to look like a stylized stack
Category
Vintage 1960s North American End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
side table is whimsical and elegant with its amorphous shape. The shagreen is hand-dyed by artisans and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 23.63 in
Whimsical Carved Pelican Table By Petersen Studios
By Petersen Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
How fun! This charming side table features a carved pelican support with a faux finish top.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Tables
Mode Line Mahogany Side Table Attributed to Adrian Pearsall C. 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful and whimsical mahogany side table with a tray top and sculpted spindle supports with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Bobbin Legged Lamp Table with Double Stretcher Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical side, lamp, or occasional table with bobbin legs and support. Small hidden front
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Peach' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table/Stool 'Pink/Yellow' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table or Stool 'Pink' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glow Side Table or Stool 'Periwinkle Purple /Aqua Blue' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table or stool can be used as a side table or stool. They
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Whimsical Side Table of Stacked Books
Located in Astoria, NY
Whimsical side table of a stack of classical books, resin, unmarked. In good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Resin
French Mid-Century Modern and Whimsical Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
middle of the tabletop and the colorful decor, it makes for a whimsical side table. All the finishes are
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Tessellated Marble Whimsical Side Table by Magnussen Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small side table constructed of a glass top surface and a tessellated marble base by Magnussen
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Bird's Nest Side Table(s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and whimsical side table made from a cross cut tree trunk with hand forged "bird's nest
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Darling Ceramic Sunflower Side Table with Iron Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A whimsical side table having a ceramic sunflower top that rests on a curlicue iron base with rust
Category
Vintage 1980s American Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Charming 19th Century Red Painted Wash Stand Side Table
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th Century American wash stand, which makes for a whimsical side table, of wonderful, bold form
Category
Antique 19th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
A Whimsical Pair Faux-Painted, Lacquered Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Pair of Faux-Painted,Lacquered Side Tables
Category
20th Century Side Tables
A Whimsical German Black Forest Carved Oak Circular Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical German Black Forest carved oak circular side table in the form of a tree trunk; the
Category
Antique 19th Century German Side Tables
Mid-Century Whimsical Bird Foot Copper Side Table 22"H
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century side table showcases a whimsical design, blending artistry with function. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper
John Dickinson Whimsical Steel Table
Located in New York, NY
John Dickinson side table in galvanized steel with brass trim. Iconic table design of a floor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Materials
Brass
European Patinated Bronze Whimsical Table
Located in Essex, MA
In the Japanese taste, table top is in the shape of a Japanese fan mounted with rosebud, branch and
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Sculptural and Whimsical Ebonized Octagonal Table
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and Whimsical Ebonized Octagonal Table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Tables
A Whimsical Italian 1960's Gilt-Iron Tripod Circular Side Table with Pear Branches
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical Italian 1960's gilt-iron tripod circular side table with pear branches; the glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood.
This is a fun
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Whimsical Handmade Terracotta Tree Stump Table (Two Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
Utterly charming, artisanal tree stump side tables are individually handmade, un-glazed terracotta
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Sara Moore Whimsical Floral Folk Art Lacquered Cylindrical Drum Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Whimsical floral folk art cylindrical side table by Sara Moore. Decorated around the circumference
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Faux antler side table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Whimsical faux antler side table or petite writing table with one drawer.
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Drum-Form Side Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A whimsical ceramic side table in shape of a musical drum. The lid is removable; therefore, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Whimsical Blanc de Chine Garden Seat End Tables with Faces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two fabulous white ceramic round garden seat end tables that have 4 different facial expressions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Italian Marble Side Table
By Memphis Group
Located in North Miami, FL
side table. Half-inch thick glass.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Brass Antler Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical pair of antlers brass side tables with glass tops.
Great patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Italian Side Table with Faux Specimen Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Whimsical Italian Side Table with Faux Specimen Marble Top,
and carved polychrome figural
Category
20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chrome and Glass Spiral Side Tables
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical pair of side tables have circular tops and bases with a spring or corkscrew shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
A Unique French Bronze Circular Ostrich Leg-Form Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unique and whimsical French bronze circular side table in the form of an ostrich leg; the well
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Meticulously Hand Painted Octagonal Moroccan Side Table in Red Green and Black
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical Moroccan side table in shades of red, yellow, blue and green. Table has many carvings and
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 16 in L 20 in
Unique Spanish Early 20th Century Wood Box, Made Little Side / Drink Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
re-purposed as whimsical little drinks or side table with the newer addition of a black iron base and
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Vintage French Gilt Metal Side Tables with Arrow Style Base, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
tones and whimsical silhouettes, this French midcentury side tables will bring a stylish touch to any
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.75 in Dm 7.75 in
Pair of Teak Root Drink or Side Tables with Natural Finish from India, Tan Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Indian bleached teak root drinks or side tables. This whimsical pair tables have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 20 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Primitive Butchers Block Table
Located in Houston, TX
French farm, now perfect as an unusual, whimsical side or end table. 22 diameter natural-shaped edge top.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Wood
New York City Manhole Cover Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and steadfast side table with a top made from a New York City manhole cover and with
Category
20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Fornasetti Whimsical Tray Side Table
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Tradition and novelty meet in this Piero Fornasetti tray table, featuring the labels pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Whimsical Hollywood Regency Ebonized Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Hollywood Regency Ebonized Side Table
Category
20th Century American End Tables
Whimsical Mexican Pottery Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical pottery face side table, Mexican, circa 1950s. Retains thick original glass top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Walnut Whimsical Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual whimsical mid to late 19th century walnut side table.
High figural walnut grain with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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Whimsical Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of whimsical side tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique whimsical side tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. We have 141 antique and vintage whimsical side tables in-stock, while there are 88 modern editions to choose from as well. Whimsical side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical side tables bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large whimsical side tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller whimsical side tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 6.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kifu Augousti, R & Y Augousti and Aline Hazarian each produced beautiful whimsical side tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Whimsical Side Tables?
Prices for whimsical side tables start at $10 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $3,000.
Finding the Right Side Tables for You
While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.
Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.
Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.
Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.
As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.
Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered — find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.
Questions About Whimsical Side Tables
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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.
- What are side tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Side 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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, 2023To 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, 2021A 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, 2024What 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, 2024No, 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.
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