10 Modern Accent Table Ideas

A small accent table can add just the right touch of interest to a living room scheme—and our Top 10 Modern Accent Tables illustrate that point beautifully. Choose from cutting-edge side tables to modern tables with full fledged Mid-Century modern credentials. For our favorite round coffee tables, see 10 Round Coffee Tables.

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Knoll Florence Knoll Hairpin Stacking Table

Knoll's reprisal of Florence Knoll's 1948 stacking table is your gain. Accessibly priced and enormously versatile, this is an iconic modern side table with a choice of so many happy colors, you'll want more than one.

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Mater Bowl Side Table

Fashioned from sustainable mango wood, the Mater Bowl Table's upturned edges form a deep surface area that keeps objects beautifully contained. 4 sizes and 3 color choices ensure that there's a Bowl for everyone.

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Kartell Prince AHA Stool

Kartell's lightweight, accessibly priced Prince AHA stool makes the perfect side table for everyday living and impromptu gatherings alike. Its hourglass shape and range of 5 soft colors segues nicely into contemporary settings.

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Blu Dot Bumper Ottoman

Whether used as an accent table, foot stool, or seating, Bumper is hard to beat for versatility. Soft felted wool blend upholstery (in a boatload of colors) and optional powder-coated steel tray make for smooth sailing in any context.

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Knoll Saarinen Round Side Table

It's hard not to put Saarinen's elegant modern table on a pedestal when it adds instant design cred to any contemporary space, but its worth noting how gracefully this Mid Century icon has aged, 60 years on from its introduction.

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Blu Dot Tall Turn Table

Solid turned Acacia wood and an elegant silhouette make this contemporary table an eye-catching addition to the modern interior. Simultaneously contemporary and primitive, Turn's good looks only get better with age.

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MENU Cage Table

This sweet and simple accent table combines strong functional storage with visual elegance. A beautiful marble top and a slender, cage-like base creates a convenient container for magazines, art books or blankets.

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Gus* Tobias Nesting Table

A geometric accent piece ideal for modern spaces, the Tobias Nesting Table features a walnut wood panel which rests on a slim, solid steel base. Designed to nest into sectional or sofa, Tobias is unfailingly handy.

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BDI Radius Round End Table

A lovely accent piece, the Radius Round Table, featuring steel legs and a ceramic tabletop, has the understated detailing that renders it elegant enough for taking center stage, and functional enough to complement study or bedroom.

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Fatboy Plat-O Side Table

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, Plat-o's powder coated steel table top is linked by a sturdy magnet that disconnects and segues into serving tray. Five beautiful colors is an additional bonus to these accent tables.

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