Butterfly Side Table
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Metal, Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Stone, Travertine, Iron
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
Lucite
Late 20th Century British Side Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century English Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Minimalist Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Italian Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Resin
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Primitive Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian American Classical Side Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables
Shagreen, Bamboo, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
20th Century British Side Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Bronze
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Side Tables
Oak
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Glass, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables
Onyx
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Kingwood, Tulipwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Ormolu
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Oak
2010s American Streamlined Moderne Side Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Side Tables
Wood, Rosewood
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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 .
- What is a butterfly table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a table butterfly leaf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
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