Shell Inlay Side Table

Find many varieties of an authentic shell inlay side table available at 1stDibs. Each shell inlay side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, wood and metal. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage shell inlay side table now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell inlay side table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shell inlay side table bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell inlay side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but R Y Augousti, Andrianna Shamaris and Kifu Augousti produced versions that are worth a look.

A shell inlay side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,420, while the lowest priced sells for $1,195 and the highest can go for as much as $14,188.

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.