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.

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.

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.

Formations Side Tables

Camo Table

Agate Slice

Contemporary Table Lamps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Formations Furniture Iron & Walnut Trestle Console Table

H 34 in W 32 in D 22 in

Hand Carved Oak Side Table Inspired by Crystal Formations of Oases in Egypt, S

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Hand carved oak side table inspired by Crystal Formations of the Oases in Egypt. Our edgy CRYSTAL

Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Oak Side Table Inspired by Crystal Formations of Oases in Egypt, S

H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Hand Carved Oak Side Table Inspired by Crystal Formations of Oases in Egypt, L

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Hand carved oak side table inspired by Crystal Formations of the Oases in Egypt. Our edgy CRYSTAL

Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Oak Side Table Inspired by Crystal Formations of Oases in Egypt, L

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Lapiaz Side Table

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

Lapiaz side table takes exceptional craftsmanship and design to a new realm. Finding beauty in the

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Lapiaz Side Table

H 21.7 in W 17.7 in D 15.7 in

Sculpture "Solid Formations No 1" by Stine Mikkelsen

By Stine Mikkelsen

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculpture "Solid Formations no 1" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 130 x 145 x 56 cm Materials

Category

2010s Danish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Granite

Sculpture "Solid Formations No 1" by Stine Mikkelsen

H 51.19 in W 57.09 in D 22.05 in

Lapiaz Walnut Side Table

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

luxe side table is inspired by authentic karst formations created by surface dissolution, freezing, or

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Lapiaz Walnut Side Table

H 21.7 in W 17.7 in D 15.7 in

Lapiaz Poplar Side Table

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

luxe side table is inspired by authentic karst formations created by surface dissolution, freezing, or

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Lapiaz Poplar Side Table

H 21.7 in W 17.7 in D 15.7 in

Arizona Side Table by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Arizona Side Table by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Walnut and oak

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Arizona Side Table by InsidherLand

H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Meadow Blocks, Podiums, Side Table, Tables and Pededtal

By Andredottir & Bobek

Located in copenhagen, DK

find new places to investigate. Meadow Blocks Side table in fade green and white - From the

Category

2010s Danish Other Side Tables

Materials

Foam, Plaster

Meadow Blocks, Podiums, Side Table, Tables and Pededtal

H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Bermuda Triangle Side Table by Odditi

Located in Geneve, CH

Bermuda Triangle Side Table by Odditi Dimensions: W 45 x D 42 x H 65 cm Materials: Petrified Wood

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel, Other

Bermuda Triangle Side Table by Odditi

H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon

Located in Geneve, CH

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon Dimensions: Ø 27 x H 57 cm. Materials: Blown glass, Brass Plated

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon

H 22.45 in Dm 10.63 in

Dwayne Johnson Side Table by Odditi

Located in Geneve, CH

Dwayne Johnson Side Table by Odditi Dimensions: W 47 x D 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Petrified Wood

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Dwayne Johnson Side Table by Odditi

H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon

Located in Geneve, CH

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon Dimensions: Ø 27 x H 57 cm. Materials: Blown glass, stainless

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lollipop Side Table by Ekin Varon

H 22.45 in Dm 10.63 in

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A polished aluminium side table inspired by the infamous red rocks of Sedona; the form references

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A polished aluminium side table inspired by the infamous red rocks of Sedona; the form references

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Bermuda Triangle Flow Side Table by Odditi

Located in Geneve, CH

Bermuda Triangle Flow Side Table by Odditi Dimensions: W 54 x D 52 x H 65 cm Materials: Petrified

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Bermuda Triangle Flow Side Table by Odditi

H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful contrasting tones and textures on this ancient petrified wood side table. It’s

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

H 18 in W 16 in D 10 in

Unique Hoodoo Side Table Pedestal, Albane Salmon

By Albane Salmon

Located in Geneve, CH

Hoodoo is a side table inspired by the eponymous geological Formations, those columns of sediments

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Unique Hoodoo Side Table Pedestal, Albane Salmon

H 22.64 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

Side Table by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020

By Elissa Lacoste

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elissa Lacoste's 'I Dream of Megalithic Times' series: Side Table, 2020. Composed of various

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Silicone, Plaster, Wood

Side Table by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020

H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table or Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful tiger tones on this ancient petrified wood side table. We have a collection of three all

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table or Coffee Table

H 16 in W 19 in D 13 in

Gwol Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Gwol side table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D80 x W33 x H52cm Materials: Stainless steel, Iron

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Gwol Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

H 20.48 in W 13 in D 31.5 in

Gwol Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Gwol Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D60 x W40 x H52cm Materials: Stainless steel, Iron

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Gwol Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

H 20.48 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in

Glass Side Table, Nickel Plated Metal Base, Lollipop

Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34

Lollipop is more than a side table. It’s an object of desire. Even the same-colored ones have many

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

Glass Side Table, Nickel Plated Metal Base, Lollipop

H 24.41 in Dm 10.63 in

Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive high quality petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

H 16 in W 15 in D 12 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Customizable White Side Table 'Ellie' by DenHolm, Limestone

By denHolm, Steven John Clark

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary side table 'Ellie' by denHolm. Each creation is unique and signed by the artist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Customizable White Side Table 'Ellie' by DenHolm, Limestone

H 21.66 in W 16.15 in D 14.57 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Walnut Wood by Joel Escalona

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Heritage Layer Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Heritage layer side table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D100 x W29.4 x H45 cm Materials: walnut

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Heritage Layer Side Table by Lee Jung Hoon

H 17.72 in W 11.58 in D 39.38 in

Striata, Side-Table Made of Volcanic Stone by CMX

By Ricardo Rodriguez Elias

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Introducing our striking side table that beautifully combines the strength of volcanic stone with

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Lava

Striata, Side-Table Made of Volcanic Stone by CMX

H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in

Silo Side Table Medium - Oak and Polished Stainless Steel

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the form and function of grain silos, the sculptural Silo Side Tables feature solid

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silo Side Table Medium - Oak and Polished Stainless Steel

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 20 in

Silo Side Table Large - Oak and Polished Stainless Steel

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the form and function of grain silos, the sculptural Silo Side Tables feature solid

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silo Side Table Large - Oak and Polished Stainless Steel

H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White

By WARM, Corinna Warm

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White

H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

Born from our lifelong obsession with stacking rocks, this totem-like side table features hand

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona Duna Collection

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Poplar, Oak, Hardwood

Duna Nest Table, Side Table, Bedside Table in Solid Poplar Wood by Joel Escalona

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Andrianna Shamaris Contrasting Toned Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive ancient petrified wood side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Contrasting Toned Ancient Petrified Wood Side Table

H 18 in W 20 in D 10 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Maika Palazuelos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Contemporary Design 'Meadow Blocks Side Table, by Andredottir & Bobek

By Andredottir & Bobek

Located in copenhagen, DK

One-off a kind - Contemporary Design, Meadow Block side tables embody the surface of stone and

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Foam

Contemporary Design 'Meadow Blocks Side Table, by Andredottir & Bobek

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Plaster Rock and Glass Square Side Table Table by Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural faux rock formation table made by Sirmos in the 1970s. It features a plaster molded

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Mid-Century Modern Plaster Rock and Glass Square Side Table Table by Sirmos

H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in

Mother of Pearl Side Table by Marten and Joost

By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop

Located in Geneve, CH

Mother of pearl side table by Marten and Joost Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mother of Pearl Side Table by Marten and Joost

H 17.13 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Solid Bronze Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This agate slab forming a side table or cocktail table, is from Brazil and has a combination of

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Solid Bronze Base

H 17.72 in W 41.34 in D 26.38 in

Twisted Fantasy • Hand-Carved Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

spiral form side table. Carved from solid acacia and burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood, Hardwood

Twisted Fantasy • Hand-Carved Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

H 24.41 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Solid Bronze Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This agate slab forming a side table or cocktail table, is from Brazil and has a combination of

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Solid Bronze Base

H 17.72 in W 42.13 in D 29.93 in

Twisted Fantasy • Pair • Petrified Wood Sculptural Side Tables by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

spiral form side table. Carved from solid acacia and burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Petrified Wood

Twisted Fantasy • Pair • Petrified Wood Sculptural Side Tables by Odditi

H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Set of 2 Heritage Side Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 heritage side tables by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D80 x W33 x H52.4 cm Materials: Red

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Heritage Side Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

H 20.63 in W 13 in D 31.5 in

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool Black In Stock

By WARM, Corinna Warm

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool Black In Stock

H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Drum Side Table or Stool in Exotic Suar Wood From Thailand

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculptural drum side table comprised of reclaimed suar wood featuring hand-carved fluted sides with

Category

2010s Thai Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Drum Side Table or Stool in Exotic Suar Wood From Thailand

H 18 in Dm 12 in

Arizona Side Table, Walnut and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona side table. Formed by layers of noble

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Arizona Side Table, Walnut and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of 2 Gwol Side Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Gwol side table by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D80 x W33 x H52cm and D60 x W40 x H52 cm

Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Set of 2 Gwol Side Tables by Lee Jung Hoon

H 20.48 in W 13 in D 31.5 in

Handcrafted Geomorph Side Table Greige Oak & Aluminum by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

GEOMORPH SIDE TABLE A sister product to the Console Table, the Geomorph Side Table is inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Handcrafted Geomorph Side Table Greige Oak & Aluminum by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

H 18 in W 16 in D 17 in

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Nickel Finish Metal Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This agate slab forming a side table or cocktail table, is from Brazil and has a combination of

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Metal

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Nickel Finish Metal Base

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Nickel Finish Metal Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This agate slab forming a side table or cocktail table, is from Brazil and has a combination of

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Metal

Side or Center Table, Brazilian Agate with Nickel Finish Metal Base

H 15.75 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in

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Formations Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of formations side tables available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all formations side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 33 antique and vintage formations side tables in-stock, while there are 115 modern editions to choose from as well. Formations side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Formations side tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, mid-century modern and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many formations side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Pietra Gallery, Jan Ernst de Wet and Elissa Lacoste produced popular formations side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Formations Side Tables?

Prices for formations side tables start at $468 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $4,445.

Questions About Formations Side Tables

What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.

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