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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Modern Walnut Accent Drinks Table
Located in North York, ON
Stunning walnut accent table. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this accent table boasts of beautiful walnut wood grains that add warmth and character to any space. The thi...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Modernist Oak X Base Side Table W/ Marble Inlayed Top by Mattaliano
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Oak X Base Side Table W/Marble Inlayed Top by Mattaliano originates from the United States during the 20th Century. Features a minimal X form construction of ...
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20th Century American Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Side or End Table Abstract Sculpture Cube Mirror Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Get Lost' side table is made of mirror polished stainless steel. The side table have a monolithic shape but is hollow inside, the structure is manually welded and mirror polishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Gervasoni Inout Side Table in Black Ceramic by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Bertu Tables, Solid Walnut Table, Stump
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Solid Walnut Table, Stump Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME st...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Gervasoni Brise 46 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Concrete

Set of 3 Marble Tables in Custom Wood and Metal Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A set of two coffee tables and a side table with a sculptural silhouette, blending noble elements such as marble for the top, ash wood and metal for the base. The set is available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Coupelle coffee table in Transparent glass by Marie et Alexandre for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Coupelle coffee table, created by designers Marie et Alexandre for the Driade brand, represents a fascinating fusion of art and function, inspired by the architecture of Le Corbu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Eclipse Table – Black Modern Steel Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Keep your book close and your drink closer with the Eclipse Side Table —a one-cup side table with an eccentrically swiveling top for when you need just a little extra space to rest t...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Hourglass Side Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A substantial silver and copper hued metal hourglass side drinks table, circa late-20th century. Table has a weighted base for stability. A great table for drinks, cocktails, etc. Pi...
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Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Enamel

Contemporary Boton Three Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Facet Side Table in Brass with Octagon Smoke Crystal Top by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Side Table Brass Base Hand Repoussé Smoke Crystal Top Hand Carved Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and unique. Smoke crystal top inclusions will vary. Repo...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Glas Italia ALICE Set of two Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Series of parallelepiped shaped low tables in 6 mm tempered smoked glass, glued 45°, to whose inside contains a complex honeycomb structure. Four little chromiumplated feet slightly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Ceramic Side Table Tall navy
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in navy. Designed by Project 213A in 2023 This hand-build ceramic side tables has an organic structure allowing each side to have a versatile appearance. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble

A Low Stool by Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare low stool in mahogany with three tapered legs by Charlotte Perriand. France, circa 1950s. One stool remains available.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Side Drink Tables
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and handcrafted American black walnut side tables in the modernist design. Wonderful in form and scale. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mirror polished Aluminium Stool with Lapping Cane Seating
Located in London, GB
Stool made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 380mm x 430mm x 450mm (W x L x H). Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired...
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2010s British Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Emerald Side Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Emerald Sideboard in wood, plastic laminate and mirror, designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 1985. Nathalie du Pasquier was born in Bordeaux, France,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Plastic

Atlas Side Table: Satin Brass and White Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Atlas table consists of a 1 1/4” thick chamfered stone top resting on a delicately trellised solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever L Coffee Table Wood
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Cantilever L, Colorama Collection Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni Cantilever is a side or coffee table characterized by a visual imbalance created because i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Berlin Side Table by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With a nod to the postmodern structures of Ettore Sottsass and a presence all its own, the Berlin side table is a striking study in monochromes and the natural beauty of marble. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Occasional Table Dwell Stone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The STONE coffee table from Dwell by Malerba introduces a new material: stoneware, which is used to create modern coffee tables and accessories. This versatile piece is suitable for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Lacquer

Stool/Side Table in Whitewashed Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. There are many options for customization with the Little Gems. Shown in main image is whitewashed Western yellow cedar...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

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Cedar

Two Tier Modern Display Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern 2-tier Display Side Table Unique table with pull out shelving for display or remote storage.
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1990s Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

Aglaé Tiered Side Table or Pedestal in Glossy Lacquer by Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named for the Greek Goddess of beauty, the Aglaé pedestal by up-and-coming French designer Joris Poggioli is constructed from tiers of lacquered MDF woo...
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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ceramic Sidetable / Pedestal Glazed Earthenware Caramel
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware side table pedestal manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw....
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Star Axis Side Table in Blue Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
This modern, minimalist side table by award-winning artist/designer Neal Aronowitz is a powerful sculptural statement piece and a dynamic presence in any room! The Star Axis Collecti...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Wrought Iron and Travertine Entretoise Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Amorph Side Tables in High-Gloss Black Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the Amorph coffee table, where simplicity transforms into a sculptural masterpiece. This side table's distinct form exudes an ethereal allure that transcends the ordinary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Resin, Lacquer

Kristall End Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Kristall end table in plastic laminate, lacquered wood and metal. Designed in 1981, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and gradu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Plastic

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

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Resin

Lilac White Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Lilac Pedestal Side Table made from white marble with lilac purple veins. Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table fr...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Bamboo Outdoor Green Wrought Iron Tall Side Table
Located in Milan, IT
This tall side table is a contemporary piece of outdoor furniture with zinc plated powder coated stainless steel structure and a round marble layer on top. The interaction between the slender, stem-like light green legs and the finely veined white marble culminates in this elegant piece of furniture, suitable for both modern and retro garden decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Forma Side Table by DeMuro Das in Pink Quartz
Located in New York, NY
The Forma side or drinks table by DeMuro Das has a top in pink quartz and a sculptural hand cast base in solid antique bronze.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Surprise Expanding Wood Side Table in Maple by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Surprise' Expanding Wood Side Table in Maple by Denis de la Mesiere Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Foundation End Table w/ Door – Modern Bent Aluminum End Table w/ Closed Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Utilizing simple sheet metal techniques that serve both a functional role and an aesthetic, the Foundation End Table will fit in any style room. The clean and minimalist design of th...
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2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ninfea Coffee Table Light Blue Base Iridescent Iron Handmade by Cupioli Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
the "Water Lily" coffee table is inspired by the lightness and natural elegance of the aquatic flower from which it takes its name. The top, handcrafted with the refined scagliola te...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Side Table - Low Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Coated Black by Unism
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top has chiseled edges and behind glass painting. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Infinity Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Infinity Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Infinity marble coffee table captures the passage of time in an infinite ga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Barvinok Silver Side Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Barvinok design table is inspired by the periwinkle flower, one of Ukraine’s cultural symbols. The Periwinkle (or “Barvinok” in Ukrainian) symbolizes transformation, joyful vital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Calacatta Marble and Metal Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Baker coffee table is produced with a powder-coated metal base and a top in Calacatta Viola marble from Tuscany region of Italy. The top is circular and has a diameter of 45cm, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

2022 Knoll Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Round Side Table with 20" Top, Model 163TR
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tulip Pedestal Side Table, Model 163TR, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in Italy in 2022. The base is formed of m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum, Enamel

Vintage Modern Brass Glass Side End Table w/ Glass Top Style Pace or Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern design somewhat Hollywood Regency style brass and glass side table or end table similar to pieces by Pace or Karl Springer. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Ther...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Uccello Wood Sabre-Leg Side Table from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Uccello occasional table features a solid wood sabre leg that slightly rises above the surface of the top, that can be made in any species wood. Also available as a console or di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Cocktail Side Table Pair Modern Minimalist Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
"Table No. 3 - Nesting Set" J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 These special cocktail tables were designed to live with each other. The different heights create a dynamic statement. Hammered an...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Iron

Modern Mó Coffee Table, Sahara Noir Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mó Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mó marble coffee table pays homage to the ancient celebr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Side Tables in the style of Dupre Lafon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cerused oak side tables in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon. These tables boast Dupre-Lafon's iconic style that blended the simp...
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1990s French Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Contemporary Nicole II Occasional Table in Walnut and Brass
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Made in homage to one of our most celebrated pieces we have created the Nicole II. This 2nd generation Nicole Occasional Table is made with the same craftsmanship, yet delicately fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

White Cocktail Side Table Nesting Pair Modern Minimalist Round Plastered Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 3 - Nesting Set in Plaster Finish J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 These special cocktail tables were designed to live with each other. The different heights create a dynamic statem...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Iron

Olaf Green Polished and Etched Cast Glass Sculptural Side Table by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A cast glass sculpture that serves as a side table. Polished and partially frosted, it evokes melting ice, urging awareness and action for a sustainable future. This listing is fo...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Green Onyx, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Onyx

Cocktail Table Modern HandShaped Round Blackened and Waxed Steel with Sea Pearls
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 16 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This unique table sculpture is dressed for a special occasion. She is hand carved from iron and is combined with precious ocean pearls. She wil...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Side Table in Nero Marquina Marble, Io medium by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Tortoise Torched Rattan and Forest Green Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table. The piece fuses tortoise torched rattan with forest green anodised aluminium...
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2010s British Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Modern Round Entrance Foyer Table
Located in North York, ON
This made to order foyer table is part of the Carrocel Custom collection. The base is crafted out of solid wood with hand polished black lacquer in a slim ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Piece and Quiet Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of déc...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Martell Woodworks - Modern Style
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a sculptural side table, built by hand, out of solid walnut with a scupltural carved base and a kidney shaped top. The top has gentle curves and a pronounced roundover on the...
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Superleggero Illuminato Onyx side table. Lightweight Backlit, Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Superleggero Illuminato, a Side Table with LED The Superleggero is a side table that transforms into a light source, showcasing the natural beauty of Red Onyx. When lit from with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Onyx

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.

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