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Artisan Side Table from the "Quarry Collection" by Studio Artist, Ryan Dart
By Ryan Dart
Located in Bellport, NY
Show) and best in design at ICFF Show New York. Above the" Squid Table "from the Quarry Collection, we
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

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
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
$2,139 / item
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
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
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
$3,328 / item
H 21.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Artisanal Mejhal Side Table With Calacatta Viola Marble Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Mejhal is a sleek side table that embodies modern simplicity, featuring a luxurious Calacatta Viola
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Artisanal Mejhal Side Table With Calacatta Viola Marble Base
Artisanal Mejhal Side Table With Calacatta Viola Marble Base
$2,710 / item
H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Italian Artisan Made Maple Side Tables, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Italian artisan-made side tables, crafted in the 1940s. Constructed from warm-toned maple
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Hand Crafted Artisan Made Carved Solid Oak Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Belgium, early
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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table
Artisan Made Carved Oak Low Stool or Side Table
$523 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 8.47 in
Rizo Getsumei Side Table In Artisanal Glass and Metal
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Getsumei side table from RIZO’s range of luxe-living is a celestial-inspired everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Artisan Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
table's base, with its bulbous form and intricate wood grain, is finished in a deep, rich tone that
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Artisan Accent Table
Artisan Accent Table
$1,369 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
Artisan Crafted Gilt Metal and Wood "Spider" Side Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hand cut and gilded steel base with tropical wood inset top. Designed by Miguel Angel Arregui, a Mexican interior designer and artist.
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Artisan Made Wooden Ornate French Side Table with Round Top
Located in Rümmingen, BW
to get in touch with us directly. This beautiful one-of-a-kind round wooden side table reminds us
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Early 20th Century French Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Custom Artisan Made Hand Painted Textured One Drawer Side Tables
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous, custom artisan made hand painted textured one drawer side tables. Though this
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2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Rustic Artisan Made Pyrenees Mountains Side Table End Table
Located in Miami, FL
This rustic artisan made side table hails from the Pyrenees on the French-Spanish border. It is
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Rustic Artisan Made Pyrenees Mountains Side Table End Table
Located in Miami, FL
This rustic artisan made side table hails from the Pyrenees on the French-Spanish border. It is
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Frank Side Table, Original Organic Sculptural Minimal Artisanal by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This original sculptural, artisanal Frank side table is a refined example of 21st century organic
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Maple

19th Century Rustic Artisan Made Pyrenees Mountains Side Three Drawers Table
Located in Miami, FL
This rustic artisan made side table hails from the Pyrenees on the French-Spanish border. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Tile Top Side Table-Artisan Painted in Military Figures Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish decorative tile top side table on metal base. This vintage side table from Spain has been
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20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Welded Side Table with Smoke Glass Top, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural artisan side table, base composed of 3 welded steel discs with welded spiral design and
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Vintage 1970s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

1992 Peter Dudley Artisan Accent Table
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful handcrafted accent table by American artisan Peter Dudley, signed and dated 1992
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1990s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

1992 Peter Dudley Artisan Accent Table
1992 Peter Dudley Artisan Accent Table
$4,895
H 39 in W 25 in D 19 in
1970s Artisan Crafted Specimen Compass Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Artisan Crafted Specimen Compass Table A stunning table inlaid with abalone shell, mother of pearl
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Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Walnut Studio Craft End Table, 1970s, Artisan Woodworker, Signed
Located in South Jordan, UT
Outstanding 1972, walnut, studio craft side table created by an artisan woodworker sourced in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Studio Craft End Table, 1970s, Artisan Woodworker, Signed
Walnut Studio Craft End Table, 1970s, Artisan Woodworker, Signed
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Vintage Pair Drum Tables w/Newer Artisan Sun-Burst Mirror Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage drum-style wooden side table bases which have been topped with artisan made
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20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Pair Drum Tables w/Newer Artisan Sun-Burst Mirror Tops
Vintage Pair Drum Tables w/Newer Artisan Sun-Burst Mirror Tops
$3,920 / set
H 24.5 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Artisan Hand-Carved Chinese Rhino Table in Solid Jade 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved rhinoceros in solid jade with a newly lacquered table top by Lobel Modern, Chinese 20th
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20th Century Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Jade

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Ceramic Side Table
Large Ceramic Side Table
$2,615 / item
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Handcrafted Gilt-Iron Side Tables
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handcrafted by skilled European artisans, this pair of side tables reflects the elegance of
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2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Handcrafted Gilt-Iron Side Tables
Pair of Handcrafted Gilt-Iron Side Tables
$2,048 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house and are a result of exploring traditional shapes
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
$2,745 / item
H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 13.78 in
Large Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house and are a result of exploring traditional shapes
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Large Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
$3,661 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 22.45 in
Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house and are a result of exploring traditional shapes
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
Medium Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A
$2,092 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage Boho Amy Howard Gilt Tipped Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, appealing to those who appreciate thoughtful design and artisanal finishes. This elegant side table is both
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Amy Howard Gilt Tipped Side Table
Vintage Boho Amy Howard Gilt Tipped Side Table
$1,450
H 21.38 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true jewel of artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage octagonal side table is a stunning example of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table
$2,450
H 24 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
Rizo Qube Cast Glass and Metal Side Table
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
which are not imperfections but a testimony to the authentic artisanal production. RIZO Qube side table
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Rizo Qube Cast Glass and Metal Side Table
Rizo Qube Cast Glass and Metal Side Table
$2,300 / item
H 20 in W 9 in D 10 in
Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White
Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White
$1,950 / item
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Teodora Side Table with Hidden Casters
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and crafted by skilled Italian artisans, the side table features an unconventional C
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Teodora Side Table with Hidden Casters
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Teodora Side Table with Hidden Casters
$2,232 / item
H 22.05 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
Rizo Qube Plum Side Table In Metal and Cast Glass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
The RIZO Qube Plum is a super chic modern side table that exudes contemporary elegance with its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Rizo Qube Plum Side Table In Metal and Cast Glass
Rizo Qube Plum Side Table In Metal and Cast Glass
$2,300 / item
H 20 in W 9 in D 10 in
Solid Suar Wood Side Table, Ribbed Detailing Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Elevated by artisanal craftsmanship, this suar wood side table is a striking blend of bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool Black In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Aura Side Table of Gemstone and Brass, Made in Italy
By Emél Browne
Located in London, GB
custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The Aura side table instills the essence of dusk on the horizon
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2010s Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Country View Amish Arts Crafts Mission Oak Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
. Handcrafted in Ohio USA by the finest Amish artisans. Rock solid side tables in excellent vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Odilia Side Table, Lapis Blue and Dark Oak Glossy
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and impeccably realized by skilled Italian artisans, the Odilia side table features
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rizo Strom Editions Side Table in Molten Aged Metal and Metallic Glass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
authentic artisanal production. RIZO Strom side table dimensions: Medium: 15” (Diameter) x 18” (Height).    
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Or-Ora handcrafted brass side tables by Jonathan Amar Studio
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
artisanal articulating lamps and side tables. This collection is the result of three years of meticulous
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rizo Strom Editions Side Table in Molten Aged Metal and Metallic Glass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
authentic artisanal production. RIZO Strom side table dimensions: Large: 16” (Diameter) x 22” (Height).    
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rizo Strom Editions Coffee Table Set in Molten Aged Metal and Metallic Glass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
testimony to the authentic artisanal production. RIZO Strom side table dimensions: Large: 16” (Diameter) x
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Amsterdamse School Sidetable in Oak and Coromandel, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
, and this oak side table is a fine example of that spirit. Design Made in the first decades of the
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Clio Nightstand with Drawer, Plain Black
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by skilled Italian artisans, the top of the side table is crafted
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Striped Artisan Made Wooden Column Table Side Table Pedestal with Burl wood Top
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful one-of-a-kind Pedestal or side table has been made by a woodworker expressing
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Late 20th Century German Organic Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Burl

Boho Coastal Beige Bamboo Stone Top Pedestal/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Coastal Bamboo Stone Side Table blends artisan bamboo structure with sculptural stone top for
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1990s Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo

Karl Springer "Bristol Side Table" in Black Cobra 1980s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted "Bristol Side Table" in black cobra with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's
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Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Glass

Hexagonal Solid Brass Side/ End Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
artisans. The Side Table is made to order. Custom sizes are available upon request.
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal

Hexagonal Solid Brass Side/ End Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
Hexagonal Solid Brass Side/ End Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
$6,950 / item
H 15.75 in W 20.67 in D 23.63 in
Artisanal Bookboard - side table by Spinzi, bookshelf with wheels, bright red
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
At Spinzi we love books and magazines, our source of inspiration. We also like to play around with the furniture of our loft, creating different atmospheres and corners according t...
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2010s Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Artisanal 

Bookboard

- side table by Spinzi, bookshelf with wheels, bright red
Artisanal 

Bookboard

- side table by Spinzi, bookshelf with wheels, bright red
$695 Sale Price
10% Off
H 3.94 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
an artisanal, sculptural quality to consoles, side tables, or curated living spaces.
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base
1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base
$1,595
H 46.2 in W 29.3 in D 29.3 in
Hexagonal Solid Brass Coffee Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
consists of a coffee and side table. Made from solid brass. The tables are lacquered to prevent
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hexagonal Solid Brass Coffee Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
Hexagonal Solid Brass Coffee Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
$8,500 / item
H 11.82 in W 34.14 in D 39.18 in
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted side table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
$2,680
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted side table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
$2,680
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Coffee table Mogg Olo 100 - Dark-stained solid ash - design Antonio Facco
By Mogg, Antonio Facco
Located in Alcamo, IT
thanks to artisanal craftsmanship. The Olo side tables are available in different finishes, offering a
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
These artisan-crafted side tables are a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
$5,280 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
These artisan-crafted side tables are a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
Pair of Reclaimed Elm Side Tables
$5,280 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Mijas Outdoor Side Table With Travertine Surface and Solid Iroko Base
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
and design. Perfect as a statement piece or a functional accent, the Mijas Side Table blends artisanal
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2010s Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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Artisan Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of artisan side tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct artisan side tables — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are 29 antique and vintage artisan side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of artisan side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV artisan side tables are consistently popular styles. Many artisan side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Atelier Marolles and Gregory Clark produced popular artisan side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Artisan Side Tables?

Prices for artisan side tables start at $350 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $1,623.

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. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Artisan Side Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.