What is a butterfly table?

A 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?

The 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.

What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?

Dining 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?

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.

What are nesting side tables?

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.

What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

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.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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.

What is a tall side table called?

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.

Butterfly Side Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Ceramic Circle Side Table Light Blue Color Butterflies Hand Painted Majolica

H 19.69 in Dm 21.66 in

Pair of 1950s Bartolucci Arts Marble Butterfly and Cricket Side Tables

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1950s Bartolucci arts, marble side tables on wood bases with brass accents. Inlaid into the

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1950s Bartolucci Arts Marble Butterfly and Cricket Side Tables

H 16 in W 24 in D 18 in

Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in blackened

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table

H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in

Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in white

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table

H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table. Item features Modern x

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table

H 18.25 in W 30 in D 24 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Tobacco

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Tobacco

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Ebonized Carved Wood Side Table with Butterfly Inlay and Cats Tonge Detail Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Carved Wood Side Table with Butterfly Inlay and Cats Tonge Detail Top

H 18 in W 17 in D 15.5 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Aged Silver

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Aged Silver

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Brilliant Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Brilliant Gold

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Brilliant Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Brilliant Gold

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Warm Black

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Warm Black

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Aged Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Aged Gold

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Butterfly Accent Table in Gold Rubbed Black

Located in Dallas, TX

Embrace the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Accent Table, an enchanting piece that flawlessly

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Iron

Butterfly Accent Table in Gold Rubbed Black

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Chinese Side Table

Located in Wilson, NC

This Chinese side table has carved floral openwork supporting side wings and a lower apron. It has

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Side Table

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 11.75 in

Mid-Century Lion in Frost "Butterfly" Lucite Glass Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Lion in Frost "Butterfly" Lucite Glass Table 30.5"W x 32"D x 28.5"H Glass top 36" x

Category

Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Lion in Frost "Butterfly" Lucite Glass Table

H 28.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

'Monarch', Vintage Butterfly Pietra Dura Table, English, Decorative, Marble

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

'Monarch' is a vintage butterfly pietra dura table. An English, heavy decorative marble piece by

Category

Late 20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Marble

'Monarch', Vintage Butterfly Pietra Dura Table, English, Decorative, Marble

H 30.32 in W 25.79 in D 26.19 in

English 1920s Walnut Occasional Extension Table with Butterfly Veneer and Leaf

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small English walnut occasional extension table circa 1920 with butterfly veneer top, out

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 1920s Walnut Occasional Extension Table with Butterfly Veneer and Leaf

H 31 in W 42.75 in D 28.75 in

Yellow Finn Ply Bedside Tables with Bronze Base and Bronze Butterfly Pulls

By Chris Lehrecke

Located in Bangall, NY

The butterfly cabinets are a group of pieces Lehrecke designed while working with the E.R.Butler

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Yellow Finn Ply Bedside Tables with Bronze Base and Bronze Butterfly Pulls

H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in

Andrianna Shamaris Bevelled Top Tall Side Table or Entry Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

side table or entry table. The top has an impressive four inch bevel. We added a butterfly inlaid into

Category

Vintage 1920s Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bevelled Top Tall Side Table or Entry Table

H 24 in Dm 26 in

Grey Finn Ply Bedside Tables with Bronze Base and Bronze Butterfly Pulls

By Chris Lehrecke

Located in Bangall, NY

The butterfly cabinets are a group of pieces Lehrecke designed while working with the E.R.Butler

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Grey Finn Ply Bedside Tables with Bronze Base and Bronze Butterfly Pulls

H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in

Drexel Walnut Square Occasional Side Table Stand

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut occasional side table stand with butterfly joints on ball shape feet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Walnut Square Occasional Side Table Stand

H 19 in W 26 in D 26 in

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Antique Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

revealing the stunning wood grain. We added midcentury style rounded teak legs for an impressive side table

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Antique Side Table

H 25 in Dm 23 in

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

the stunning wood grain. We added mid century style rounded teak legs for an impressive side table

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Side Table

H 26 in Dm 24.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Couture Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

the stunning wood grain. We added mid century style rounded teak legs for an impressive side table

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Couture Side Table

H 26 in Dm 22 in

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

the stunning wood grain. We added mid century style rounded teak legs for an impressive side table

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Side Table

H 26 in Dm 25 in

Faux Bamboo Side Table with Porcelain Tile Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Faux bamboo wrought iron side table with brass tie accents. Top is a painted porcelain tile with

Category

20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Side Table with Porcelain Tile Top

H 16 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Contemporary Molecule 222 Side Table Table in Handmade Coloured Resin

Located in London, GB

delicate and rigid. Its whimsical architecture mildly suggestive of its use as table, pedestal, vase or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Molecule 222 Side Table Table in Handmade Coloured Resin

H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Mortar or Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

. This container or side table was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that

Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Mortar or Side Table

H 19 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Teak Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Century old solid teak wood from my finest collection, hand shaped into this stunning side table

Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Teak Wood Side Table

H 16 in W 16 in D 15.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Teak Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive side table hand carved from a single piece of century old teak wood. We added an

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Teak Wood Side Table

H 12 in Dm 23 in

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

hand carved by our master carver to produce this stunning oval side table. This single slab is shown

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Wood Side Table

H 26 in W 30 in D 14 in

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Century Old Teak Wood Side Table or Entry Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A century old mortar originally used to grind rice is repurposed into this unique side table or

Category

Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Century Old Teak Wood Side Table or Entry Table

H 26 in Dm 24 in

Fine French Japonisme Lacquered Side Table with Shagreen Inlays

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Napoleon III three-tiered side table with four ornamental bamboo legs and black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Bamboo, Wood

Fine French Japonisme Lacquered Side Table with Shagreen Inlays

H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, we first turned this ancient piece

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

H 15.5 in Dm 12 in

Tomlinson Sophisticate Collection Faux Tambour Door Walnut Side Table

By Tomlinson

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern faux tambour split door walnut side table with great lines and details

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Tomlinson Sophisticate Collection Faux Tambour Door Walnut Side Table

H 22 in W 30 in D 21 in

Stunning Victorian Decoupage Hand Painted Side Wine Lamp Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Victorian Decoupage Hand Painted Side Table. This

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Victorian Decoupage Hand Painted Side Wine Lamp Table

H 19.3 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Jean White Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Jean White Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 54 cm. Materials: White bronze

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Jean White Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul

H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in

Table Side Occasional Oak Arch 17th century Folk Vernacular

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

. In three sections bearing old butterfly cut out underneath to support the top which has been removed

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Table Side Occasional Oak Arch 17th century Folk Vernacular

H 28.94 in W 32.29 in D 19.89 in

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Stool or Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

and a butterfly inlaid into the top. Bleached with a light white wash revealing the unique wood grain

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Stool or Side Table

H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in

Fruitwood Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Table with Inlay, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

decorative design inspired by butterflies. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern side table is in very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Fruitwood Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Table with Inlay, 1970s

H 25.99 in Dm 20.87 in

Pair of French Maison Baguès Three-tiered Chinoiserie Side Tables

By Maison Baguès

Located in Pembroke, MA

A rare pair of stunning French gilt-bronze and Chinoiserie top side tables with three tiers

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Maison Baguès Three-tiered Chinoiserie Side Tables

H 25.75 in W 15.75 in D 21 in

Jean Black Patina Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Jean Black Patina Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 54 cm. Materials: Black

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Jean Black Patina Bronze Side Table by Fred and Juul

H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Tulipwood Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, ormolu, and marble side table. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Tulipwood Side Table

H 27.25 in W 17.5 in D 12.5 in

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, and Ormolu side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

table. This wonderful kidney shaped freestanding side table is raised on four finely tapered square

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, and Ormolu side table

H 28.75 in W 22 in D 14.5 in

French 19th Century Transitional Style Kingwood, Boxwood and Ormolu Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, two drawer side table/chest. The side table is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Transitional Style Kingwood, Boxwood and Ormolu Side Table

H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Genovese St. Rosewood And Ormolu Side Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

tables. Each exceptional single drawer side table is raised by four tapered cabriole legs with Ormolu

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Genovese St. Rosewood And Ormolu Side Tables

H 26 in W 20.75 in D 13.5 in

Set Of 2 Jean Bronze Side Tables by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Jean Bronze Side Tables by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 54 cm. Materials: Black

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set Of 2 Jean Bronze Side Tables by Fred and Juul

H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Onyx Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and high quality Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and onyx side table. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood And Onyx Side Table

H 29.75 in W 22 in D 22 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Side Table

By Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu side table, signed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Side Table

H 28.5 in W 29 in D 29 in

French 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Quarter Veneer and Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut side table from the 19th century, with quarter veneered top, protruding rounded

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Quarter Veneer and Single Drawer

H 32 in W 37.75 in D 23 in

Pair of Neo Classic Henredon square side tables with scallop edge base

By Henredon

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of neoclassic styled tables by Henredon Square for with pinched waist sit on scalloped edge

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Neo Classic Henredon square side tables with scallop edge base

H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in

Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry

Located in BARSAC, FR

Side table forming a in rosewood veneer and marquetry of brass and mother-of-pearl. Superb top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Period Side Table in Brass and Mother of Pearl Marquetry

H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Kingwood Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and kingwood side table / chest

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Kingwood Side Table

H 29 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in

French 19th Century Empire St. Burl Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

de Sienne marble side table. The oblong shaped table is raised by impressive richly chased ormolu paw

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Burl Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

H 29.25 in W 34 in D 26 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Exotic Wood and Ormolu Side Table

By Gervais Durand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, exotic wood, and ormolu side table signed by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Exotic Wood and Ormolu Side Table

H 27.75 in W 21.5 in D 14.75 in

Silver Gold Modern Vintage Pair of Side Table Stainless Steel Brass, 2000, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of silver and gold vintage side tables or sofa tables made of stainless steel and brass

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Silver Gold Modern Vintage Pair of Side Table Stainless Steel Brass, 2000, Italy

H 17.33 in W 26.38 in D 14.18 in

Lejambre Style French Japonesque Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Inlaid Oak Eterget

By A. & H. Lejambre

Located in Sharon, CT

A Japonesque Eterget made of oak with four large wood inlays of insects. Measuring in metric suggests a French Manufacture, or a French Cabinetmaker in America ( Lejambre, Philadelph...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Lejambre Style French Japonesque Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Inlaid Oak Eterget

H 29.14 in W 26.19 in D 21.46 in

Quarto Table

By India Foster, Shizen Studio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Quarto Table is made from reclaimed albizia wood. The solid wood pieces are held together with

Category

2010s American Streamlined Moderne Side Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Quarto Table

H 16 in W 15 in D 15 in

Rosewood Marquetry Work Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality Regency style 19th century rosewood and marquetry work table. Interior with individual

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Rosewood Marquetry Work Table

H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

English Painted Satinwood Occasional Table

Located in Wilson, NC

English painted satinwood occasional table, the top with serpentine sides and painted inlay border

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Paint, Wood

English Painted Satinwood Occasional Table

H 26.75 in W 19 in D 19 in

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Butterfly Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the butterfly side table you’re looking for. A butterfly side table — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a butterfly side table, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect butterfly side table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each butterfly side table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Chris Lehrecke, Piero Fornasetti and Maurizio Tempestini each produced at least one beautiful butterfly side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Butterfly Side Table?

Prices for a butterfly side table start at $349 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

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.

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Questions About Butterfly Side Table

What is a butterfly table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.
What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Dining 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?
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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.
What are nesting side tables?
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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.
What size should a side table be?
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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.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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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.
What is a tall side table called?
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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.

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