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Famed Side Table Long
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
One of the most refined versions of the side table at the head of supplementary products, is crowned by the FAMED series. With its functional form and special dimensions, the FAMED s...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Famed Side Table Long
Famed Side Table Long
H 21.66 in W 26.78 in D 9.06 in
Long Feather Side Table by Masaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Long Feather side table by Masaya. Dimensions: W50 x D100 x H35 cm. Materials: Brass. Also
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Long Feather Side Table by Masaya
Long Feather Side Table by Masaya
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Sea Surface Long Low Table by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Sea surface long low table by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 45 x D 160 x H 30 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

LOTO Pouf in Long Pile Shag Wool by Peca
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
variety of natural upholsteries Woolen fabric, Long pile shag wool, Linen, Boucle, Leather, Sunbrella
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Long Console Table in Mahogany by Tommi Parzinger 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Long side or console table in mahogany with shelf, satinwood inlays and sabots by Tommi Parzinger
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

LOTO Pouf in Gray Long Pile Shag Wool by Peca
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
variety of natural upholsteries Woolen fabric, Long pile shag wool, Linen, Boucle, Leather, Sunbrella
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak

Long Side Table, Stained Sold Beech Structure, Patinated Brass Inlay
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A long solid beech side table with patinated brass cladding and shoes B.B - Inspired by jewelery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck II Woven Wicker Long Rectangular Table, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A long rectangular table designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wicker

Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalistic piece was designed by Carl Auböck from Vienna and was crafted by Werkstätte...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Japanese Antique Long Side Table 1860s-1900s / Exhibition Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese long side table. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Made
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

Swedish Modern teak/birch long coffe table Bruno Mathsson, 1950's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
. An elegant design with gate legs and hinged leaves, the table measures more than nine feet long when
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Long Low Teak Bench "Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern bench in a simple plank form in teak with two raised edges then resting on legs that join at the floor creating U-shaped pedestal bases. By Torbjörn Afdal for M...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lowboys

Materials

Teak

Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Leather Top and Long Lateral Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut side table from the 19th century, with leather top, long lateral drawer and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Heals. A Single Mid-Century 'Long Tom' Coffee Table with various inlaid woods.
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A single Mid-Century Long Tom coffee table with an abstract design inlaid with various
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bucket Bench, Modern Long Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bench Bucket Stool is the longest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handles. The Bucket Bench is a versatile p...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

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Brass

Pair of Stunning Long Two Tiered Side Tables with Large Drawers & Faux to Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of long Flamed Mahogany side end lamp wine
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

19th century Italian one slab trestle side table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great Italian 19th century trestle table. Just long enough to go anywhere and with a beautiful one
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Tables

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Chestnut

19th century Italian one slab trestle side table
19th century Italian one slab trestle side table
H 29.53 in W 85.83 in D 22.05 in
Pair Vintage Jansen Style Brass Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Madrid, ES
. Different sizes, the large one measures 56 cm long x 54 cm high x 54 cm deep. The small table 40 cm long x
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Jansen Style Brass Side Tables
Pair Vintage Jansen Style Brass Side Tables
H 21.26 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
French Antique Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made of walnut with long “cabriole" legs. The piece supports a veined black
Category

Antique 1890s French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Antique Side Table
French Antique Side Table
H 25 in W 10.75 in D 8.75 in
Rustic Antiqued White Stand - 32"
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand rubbed and antiqued white painted pine tv stand, with a long slide, open shelves and two
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antiqued White Stand - 32"
Rustic Antiqued White Stand - 32"
H 37 in W 32 in D 18 in
Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Low End Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Square metal legs with California redwood slatted top. Gently used. 12.50' H 18.25' deep 20" long Other
Category

Early 2000s American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

English Cherry One Drawer Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English cherry one drawer side table, the top has beautiful cherry grain and color, single long
Category

Antique 1820s English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jacobean Tavern Table Ca. 1700-1730 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This table has a wide beveled plank top over one long frieze drawer raised on baluster turn legs
Category

Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Half Circle Art Deco Machine Age Walnut And Chrome Side Table American 1930’s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Bernville, PA
. Price is for single table. Dimensions 22.25 inches high by 30.5 inches long and 14 inches deep.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Brass Side Table - Pair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
take a bit longer to ship if you choose to have it restored.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Black Walnut Side Table
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table is minimal in design and features long tapered legs. Dimensions: 29” width x 19” depth x 18.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Black Marble Top
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

LOTO Pouf in Woolen Fabric by Peca
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
variety of natural upholsteries Woolen fabric, Long pile shag wool, Linen, Boucle, Leather, Sunbrella
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
take a bit longer to ship if you choose to have it restored.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

French Empire Napoleon III Double Flip-top Work Table with Compartments
Located in Savannah, GA
section, a long covered compartment with sliding lid on one side and three slotted compartments on the
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Wenge and Stone Side or Coffee Table or Bench with Lovely Grain
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century long rectangle coffee table with wenge frame featuring a split top; half
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Jean Tall Side Table with White Marble Base and Estremoz Pink Marble Top
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Side Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
small writing table stands on tapered legs over a straight apron dressed with a long drawer across the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lavender Aluminium Stool with Flax Webbing Seat from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
envelope seating, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven armchair
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Grey Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Lavender Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Polished Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Dutch Walnut, Kingwood and Marquetry Side Table, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
By Jan van Mekeren
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
-banded borders, long single drawer ensuite, tapering legs. Provenance: formerly the dressing table of
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table with Drawer
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
color loss - all of this is done at no additional cost to you, but it will take a bit longer to ship if
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Concrete and Metal Console Table by Peter Harrison
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
" long and 36" tall. The back edge is subtlety curved and the front features a bold curve. The installed
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

White Aluminium Stool with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
and long-lasting. These tables are ideal for both daily use and special occasions and fit in with any
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
process ensures that each table is not only beautiful, but also durable and long-lasting. These tables are
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Medium Top
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
process ensures that each table is not only beautiful, but also durable and long-lasting. These tables are
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
process ensures that each table is not only beautiful, but also durable and long-lasting. These tables are
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Domus, Solid Wood Sculptural Side, Table Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
be placed next to a warm hearth, a place where the whole family gathers and tells stories on long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
bit longer to ship if you choose to have it restored.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Laurits M Larsen Modular Danish Teak Coffee Table End Table Set
By Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
architectural origami. Larger table 54.25” Wide x 28” Deep x 16.25” High Sides 32 3/8” Long Smaller table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mirror Polished Aluminium Stool with Beige Vegan Apple Leather Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
seating, woven glossy lapping cane seating or a Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Modern Side Table With Copper Base And Back-painted Glass Shelves
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
The Long Playing side tables stem from the eponymous étagère and feature the same play of materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
it will take a bit longer to ship if you choose to have it restored.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

George III Side Table of Santo Dominigo Mahogany, circa 1765
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III side table. Santa Domingo mahogany of rich color, circa 1765. Single long drawer with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Green Aluminium Stool with Flax Webbing Seat from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
envelope seating, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven armchair
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Polished Aluminium Stool with Flax Webbing Seat from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
envelope seating, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven armchair
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

White Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodized Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Red Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Grey Aluminium Stool with Flax Webbing Seat from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
envelope seating, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven armchair
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Green Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian flax webbing, a longer bench also available with the same seating options and a cane woven
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Spanish Carved-Wood Accent Table w/Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
dovetailed-drawer at one long side, which is adorn in geometric carvings and fitted with a single knob pull
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Long Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of long side tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct long side tables — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 21 antique and vintage long side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Long side tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of long side tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern long side tables are of considerable interest. Large long side tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller long side tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 11.82 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made long side tables over the years, but those made by Alberto Colzani, Epònimo and Victoria Yakusha are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Long Side Tables?

Long side tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,582, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $15,353.

Finding the Right Side Tables for You

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.

Questions About Long Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Long skinny tables are generally called console tables. Sometimes they are also referred to as sofa tables and hall tables. They are long, thin, and narrow, and fit nicely behind a sofa or in an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage long and skinny tables or console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A long table is called a console table. With its length and usage, the definition changes. For example, long tables used for a dining area are called Refectory tables. It is used in schools or large dining halls. On 1stDibs, you can find various types of table options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The length of a German beer table varies. However, these long wood and metal dining tables usually seat at least four adults and are generally at least 48 to 50 inches long to accommodate them. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    How long a 10-person table is depends on its shape. Generally, rectangle and oval dining tables for 10 people are around 108 to 120 inches in length. Round 10-seater tables are usually around 72 inches in diameter, while square tables designed to seat 10 are about 62 inches long. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The length of a 14-seat dining table varies. Generally, tables that can accommodate 14 people are around 120 inches long. This length allows six people to comfortably sit on each side and two people to occupy the ends. Shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, 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, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.