Antique Side Table (Select from photo)

Authentic Antique Elm Side Table Stool | Rustic Wooden Bedside Table | Handmade Vintage Elm Occasional Table | Approx 100 Years Old

There is something wonderfully honest about furniture that has earned every mark through a century of daily life.

Our collection of Authentic Antique Elm Side Table Stools has been carefully hand-selected for its character, craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Originally handmade using traditional construction methods around 100 years ago, these versatile pieces were once humble working stools and have since evolved into highly sought-after rustic side tables for contemporary homes.

Larger than a typical antique stool, these substantial pieces work beautifully as a bedside table, lamp table, sofa side table, or decorative accent within a modern rustic, farmhouse, country or barn-style interior.

Each table is crafted from solid elm and displays the rich patina that only genuine age can create. The weathered timber surfaces reveal decades of use, with softened edges, exposed grain, historic repairs and handmade joinery that tell the story of the craftspeople who first created them.

No two are alike. Some retain traces of original paint, while others showcase natural aged timber tones. Expect abundant character throughout, including knocks, dents, cracks, filler repairs, age-related movement and imperfections. These are not flaws—they are the very qualities that make each piece unique.

Unlike newly manufactured furniture designed to imitate age, these are authentic antique pieces with genuine provenance and individuality. Every stool has been individually measured, photographed and selected by our team, allowing you to choose the exact piece you love.

Placed beside a linen-covered armchair, layered into a relaxed modern barn interior, or used as a characterful bedside table, these antique elm side tables bring warmth, texture and history to contemporary living spaces.

Perfect For

• Rustic bedside table
• Modern barn interiors
• Country cottage homes
• Farmhouse styling
• Sofa side table
• Reading nook table
• Lamp table
• Hallway accent piece
• Wabi-sabi interiors
• Organic modern spaces

Why We Love Them

The generous proportions make these pieces far more useful than a traditional stool. Their compact footprint works effortlessly in smaller spaces, while the substantial elm tops provide practical surface space for books, lamps, coffee cups or decorative objects. Their rustic simplicity allows them to sit comfortably alongside both antique and modern furnishings.

Key Features

• Authentic antique elm side table or stool
• Approximately 100 years old
• Handmade using traditional construction methods
• Solid elm timber construction
• Larger proportions than a traditional stool
• Ideal as a bedside table, sofa table or occasional table
• Beautiful aged patina developed over decades of use
• Each piece individually photographed and hand-selected
• Original antique item — no reproductions
• Some pieces retain traces of historic paint
• Expect knocks, dents, cracks, old repairs and rustic imperfections
• Perfect for modern barn, farmhouse, country and rustic interiors
• One-of-a-kind character and appearance

Important Condition Information

These tables are genuine antiques and are intentionally sold with all the character that comes with age.

Please expect:

• Surface wear and historic repairs
• Cracks, splits and shrinkage
• Old filler repairs
• Irregular handmade construction
• Areas of wear and uneven surfaces
• Variations in timber colour and patina
• Signs of previous paint or finish

If you are seeking a perfectly uniform piece of furniture, these may not be suitable. If you appreciate authenticity, craftsmanship and the beauty of imperfection, these antique elm tables are truly special.

Delivery

Many of these side tables are too large and heavy to be posted, they will be delivered by a furniture couriers and this delivery will take between approximately one and two weeks to arrive.