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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Side Table Tall
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
Each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of four Square Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage French Slate Table
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French slate table raised upon two-part slate base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Slate
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Monumental Modern Handmade Geometric Blackened Steel Large Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 21
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2025
Handmade entirely out of blackened and waxed steel
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, so variations in size, shape, and patina ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Kanat Side Table with Distinctive Look, Natural Oak, Medium
Located in Istanbul, 34
Kanat side table is a a piece crafted in the form of two distinct wing-like shapes, exuding elegance through delicate details and fine craftsmanship. This versatile creation can stan...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
New Modern Side Table in Black Marquinia Marble, Creator Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Life force, futuristic dynamism, ancestral power. With a cylindrical base and an interchangeable tip aimed at the ground or the sky, Karen Chekerdjian’s creation never belies its mar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x15.8"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Twist with Fantastic Look, Silver
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stone
1970s Italian Hexagonal Brass & Glass Side Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Italian burnished brass octagonal side table. Original inset clear beveled glass top. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Stool Caramel Vanadium 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
Spina T1.1 Side Table in Lac - Bordeaux - Edited by Portego
By Cara e Davide, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Onda Cone Cast Bronze Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
AUREA Side Table, Travertine Stone Bespoke Accent Table, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium beige travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial weight of 80 lbs.
The Aurea Side Table is a testament to superior design and craftsmanship, embodying HAAND’s commitment to quality. Its honed finish and exceptionally smooth surface give it a luxurious feel—like touching velvet.
Its sleek, modern silhouette and natural stone finish make it a versatile addition to any living space. While it functions beautifully as a side table, its versatility extends beyond this.
Use it as:
1. A Statement Piece: Place it in your living room to hold decorative items like vases, sculptures, or candles, enhancing your room’s aesthetic.
2. A Nightstand: Its sturdy design makes it perfect for a bedroom nightstand, providing ample space for a lamp, books, and a glass of water.
3. An Accent Table: Ideal for your office or hallway, where it can display art pieces, houseplants, or serve as a convenient spot for your keys and mail.
4. A Plant Stand: Elevate your indoor garden by using it as a stylish plant stand, showcasing your favorite plants in a unique way.
5. A Patio Table: Its robust construction allows it to be used outdoors, making it a great option for a patio or balcony table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Marble
Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Milo Baughman style burl wood drum side table. The cylinder-shaped modern end table is wrapped in a dark tone burlwood veneer. This occasional ta...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Tall, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Large Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink
Designed by project 213A in 2023
The artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Onda Cast Bronze Low Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash
This listing is for a pair of new nightstands.
Features
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
'Méandre' Verdigris and Black Limestone Square Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' verdigris and black limestone square side table by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Also sold as a pair: see the separate listing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Medium Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink
Designed by project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Onda Cast Bronze Side Table Set of 2 by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
With their curved and sculptural structures, Onda Tables are designed with quality and sturdiness in mind. Each piece is made entirely handmade from bronze material with meticulous a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Frosted Glass Low Tables with Custom Lacquered Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This low table features a unique "tear"-shaped metal base, available in four luxurious lacquered metallic finishes: bronze, gold, silver, and dark silver. The organic top is crafted ...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink marble side table on three pieces of cylinder.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console, Ardesia Cement Made in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Casa Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Silver Travertine Side Table. The conical shape of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pink Marble Side Table "Balance"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
With a hint of feminine flair, this Pink Marble Side Table brings a subtle pop of color and charm to any room.
Crafted from gorgeous natural marble in a blushing pink hue, the arch-s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Cast Bronze and Aluminum Colla Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Fine and elegant, the Colla series takes interior design to the next level, both on its own and when combined with other collection pieces.
It is produced with bronze, aluminum, or ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
UNISM - Set of Two Side Tables in Brushed brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two coffee tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room.
The Fluid Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 64 cm tall, is d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Cone Side Table PB Finish 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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
UNISM - Tall Side Table - aged brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ORGANIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
Ea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table in translucent cream white by Project 213A.
Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop.
This table fol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Foot Stool in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Stool
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
The design was inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mono Side Table Combining Basalt and Metal Modern Look, Stainless
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing the Mono Side Table, a piece that effortlessly marries modern design with natural elements. Constructed with sustainability in mind, it is a testament to eco-conscious de...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Stainless Steel
Black Kreten Side Table from Souda, Short, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten Side Tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Leather Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae side table by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / woven veg tanned leather shelf / solid wood top / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / dovetailed drawer box / solid brass pull
Wood options - Walnut, white oak, blackened oak, maple
Leather options - natural, black, brown, dark brown
Pull options - Brushed brass, black, bronzed
- Customizations available
- This piece is new and made to order.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze 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 provid...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Apex Side Table, Handmade Metal, Modern Look, Stainless Steel
Located in Istanbul, 34
’Apex’’, a tribute to the power of form and void. It narrates the journey of ascent, from base to zenith. It begins with two horizontal lines and a gap between them, a starting point...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal
UNISM - Low Side Table - brass aged
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Neo Picasso Marble Top
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and playful language. The powder coated metal base is completed with a table top select...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Sheet Metal
Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star side table is cast in bronze and finished with a black and green patina that is an exclusive Tuscan s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Glas Italia ROBOTIN Low table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Pair of Modern Concrete Kreten Side Tables in Grey from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
ClassiCon Bell Olive Side Table 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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
Reclaimed Elm Wood Chop Block Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This solid stump slice was turned into a side table or stool. The solid thick top has a beautiful movement with unique characteristics. A natural live edge to show shape and form of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm
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.