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What size should a side table be?
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A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Weiman Biedermeier Salon Tables, a Pair
By Weiman
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Biedermeier style two tier salon side tables made by Weiman furniture, circa 1950. The round tabletops are covered in green leather with a gold tooled border, and skirts are decorated with flame mahogany veneer panels. Slender beveled saber legs support the round lower table which is marked underneath “Weiman Tables Heirloom Quality...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,295 / set
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Burl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and burl side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.55"H x 30.875"W x 30.875"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Burl
Dal Vera French Riviera Nightstand in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, Italy 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century nightstand or side table in bamboo, woven wicker and brass. This charming organic bedside table was designed by Dal Vera and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Inlaid Hexagonal Inlaid Side Tables, Set of Three
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Moroccan hexagonal inlaid side tables in graduated sizes. This eye catching group of side or drinks tables are a fun addition to any room. With intricate geometric inla...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Wood, Fruitwood
French Pair of Faux Bamboo Bedside Tables
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite pair of French 19th century faux bamboo bedside tables, carved from pine and accented with marble surfaces. The tops are rounded-square tiles of white marble, with faint gra...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,995 / set
Octagonal Amsterdam School Side Table in Oak and Ebony, The Netherlands, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional, generously sized side table was produced in the Netherlands in the late 1920s. The shape, material, and craftsmanship exemplify the Amsterdam School movement. Origi...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
