How high should a sofa table be?

A sofa table , or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?

The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.

What table goes with a Noguchi sofa?

The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the table behind a sofa called?

A sofa table is a long and narrow table that’s designed to sit behind a couch. They are also called console tables and hall tables because their thin nature makes them great accent pieces in these places as well. Shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a sofa set table called?

What a sofa set table is called depends on its size and design. A sofa set most often includes a low table designed to be placed in front of the sofa. These tables are usually called coffee tables. However, a set may also contain smaller, taller tables for positioning on either end of the couch. This type of table is an end table or side table. In addition, a sofa set may provide a sofa table or console table, which is a taller, longer table that is often placed behind a sofa. Shop a selection of sofa sets and accent 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 size lamp should be on a sofa table?

To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How big should a coffee table be compared to a sofa?

Compared to a sofa, a coffee table should be about two-thirds of the length of a sofa. For example, if a sofa is 95 inches long, the coffee table should be roughly 62 inches wide to create a balanced look. In terms of height, a sofa should be around 2 inches taller than the coffee table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of coffee tables.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

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Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

$2,290

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Country side table with drawer. Made of antique pine called "mobila", this table is very functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, coffee table or console.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Spanish Country Walnut Sofa Table or Console table with Carved Drawers

$3,690

Spanish Country Walnut Sofa Table or Console table with Carved Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Country side table with two carved drawers. Made of antique walnut, this table is very functional and you can use like a desk, sofa table, coffee table or console.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (4)

$6,986

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (4)

Located in London, GB

A unique, dug-out Japanese coffee table/sofa table. Patinated cedar top on heavily patinated dug-out cedar base.

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1890s Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table

$4,200

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table

Located in Plainview, NY

A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood desk or sofa table, the flat top bordered with three pull brass knob drawers bordered by a gadrooned edge on the top and bottom resting on t...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

$2,690

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Country side table with drawer. Made of antique pine called "mobila", this table is very functional and you can use like a desk, sofa table, coffee table or console.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

$2,690

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Sofa Table or Console table with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Country side table with drawer. Made of antique pine called "mobila", this table is very functional and you can use like a desk, sofa table, coffee table or console.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

English Regency Style Writing Sofa Table with Leather Surface, Brass Fittings

$5,999

English Regency Style Writing Sofa Table with Leather Surface, Brass Fittings

Located in Toronto, CA

Versatile and elegant, this table seamlessly transitions from a writing desk to a sofa table, making it an ideal choice for both practical use and as a centerpiece in your living spa...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table with Drop Sides and Brass Cap Castors

$2,600

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table with Drop Sides and Brass Cap Castors

Located in Southampton, NJ

Regency style Mahogany drop-leaf sofa table with two fitted dovetail drawers, embellished with brass ornamentation & lions head pulls.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

$2,308

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich patination and fine grain.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by William Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill

$22,624

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by William Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill

By William Wilkinson

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Regency rosewood sofa table by William Wilkinson. The well figured rectangular top, with folding leaves and canted corners, over a panelled frieze with a pair of concealed shallow dr...

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1810s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

$6,800

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by talented rural artisans, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way w...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Pine

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 EXTRA LARGE BURR WALNUT EXTENDING SOFA TABLE STUNNING PATiNA

$4,044

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 EXTRA LARGE BURR WALNUT EXTENDING SOFA TABLE STUNNING PATiNA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1880-1900 burr walnut extending sofa table Please note the delivery fee lis...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers

$2,990

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa 1890. The sofa table with four legs features three carved drawers across the front embellished with original iron pull hardware.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers

$2,990

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa 1890. The sofa table with four legs features a four carved drawers across the front embellished with original iron pull hardware.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

$3,550

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Breton Carved Oak sofa table writing desk Louis XIV. Direct from France, a highly carved, excellent quality antique oak sofa table or writing desk with outsta...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s

$2,700

Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top

$6,718

Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top

By John Marsh and Edward Jones, Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

A super quality Gothic Revival oak library or Sofa table with semi-circular veined marble top, arched supports below with subtle carved floral details above four turned legs united b...

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1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

$4,950

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...

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1840s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

$5,800

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with drop leaves, metal beaded edge, two-drawer frieze with opposing sham drawers, raised on trestle base, saber legs, casters.

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1810s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

$2,840

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The low block legs further emphasize the strong horizontal balance of the design, creating a sense of stillness and groundedness characteristic of traditional Japanese interiors. Th...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

$1,500

Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The interior provides solid storage space, making the piece functional as both a sofa table and a display table. Its calm presence and timeworn texture blend naturally even into mode...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Tin

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

$4,900

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

Place it in the entryway or mudroom, or use as a sofa table to catch the keys and mail and hide away daily essentials.

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

$2,687Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 19th century, French antique sofa table in kingwood. A drop flap occasional side table dating to circa 1880.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Kingwood

Art Deco Josef Frank Vintage Circular Walnut Sofa Table Side Table Vienna c 1925

$11,244

Art Deco Josef Frank Vintage Circular Walnut Sofa Table Side Table Vienna c 1925

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage authentic sofa table or side table in circular form from walnut and beech by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten circa 1925 Vienna.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

$900Sale Price|25% Off

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I have collected many wooden boxes in the past, but this is by far one of the most special. It can be used as a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 14 kg.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

19th c Late Georgian or Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Library or Sofa Table

$1,600

19th c Late Georgian or Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Library or Sofa Table

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Georgian mahogany drop leaf library or sofa table with a single frieze drawer, adorned with round brass pulls and an inlaid escutcheon, faux drawer on verso, open...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry

$2,750

Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry.

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Fully Restored Extending Antique Regency Sofa Table Inc Chess Board & Backgammon

$5,416

Fully Restored Extending Antique Regency Sofa Table Inc Chess Board & Backgammon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, fully restored Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 extending sofa table with removable top, Chess board and backgammon games A very goo...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Coffee Table Sofa Table Circle Josef Frank 1927

$14,795

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Coffee Table Sofa Table Circle Josef Frank 1927

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage circular walnut coffee table or sofa table by Felix Augenfeld in the circle Josef Frank executed by Karl Schreitel, Wien circa 1927.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

$2,175

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Octagon sofa table carved oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance.

Category

Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

$2,175

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

$2,175

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance.

Category

1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood And Brass Mounted Sofa Table

$8,500

Regency Rosewood And Brass Mounted Sofa Table

Located in Essex, MA

With desirable shallow proportions. Rectangular top with hinged end leaves with brass banding over a frieze with drawers and opposing false drawers. Trestle base with reeded stretche...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table of Small Proportions

$3,255Sale Price|20% Off

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table of Small Proportions

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency mahogany lamp table of small proportions, the rounded rectangular string inlaid top above two frieze drawers with brass handles. All raised up on saber legs with brass caps a...

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800

$2,650

Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800

Located in Shreveport, LA

Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Mahogany Georgian Gateleg c1800. Direct from England, a fine antique English petite drop-leaf gateleg table, crafted in rich, solid ...

Category

Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Karelian Birch Ormolu Sofa Table 19th Century

$1,988

Antique Biedermeier Karelian Birch Ormolu Sofa Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stylish antique Swedish Karelian Birch Biedermeier Sofa table with ebonised detail, circa 1820 in date.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood, Birch

Regency Rosewood and Gilt-Metal Mounted Sofa Table

$9,600

Regency Rosewood and Gilt-Metal Mounted Sofa Table

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top with rounded drop-ends, fitted with two frieze drawers with drop handles; raised on ring-turned end supports inlaid with bead-and-reel gilt-metal banding, termina...

Category

1810s British Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Metal

Antique Dutch Oak Farm Table, Kitchen Table, Sofa Table

$4,497

Antique Dutch Oak Farm Table, Kitchen Table, Sofa Table

Located in Viterbo, VT

Overall this is a beautifully built table, with gorgeous character and patina, it could be used as a prep table in a kitchen, but would also look great behind a sofa to decorate a ro...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Victorian English Tavern Table Sofa Table

$2,600

Late 19th Century Victorian English Tavern Table Sofa Table

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Old English pub tavern table made of cast iron with beautiful patina. Replacement pine table top currently in place. Good Condition. Rustic tabletop that has imperfections. Expect n...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Regency Calamander Sofa Table

$12,000

Regency Calamander Sofa Table

Located in Essex, MA

Leaves down 37.5. Finest quality with a Sothebys fine furniture provenance. Rectangular top with drop leaf ends. Two drawers in frieze. Trestle base with sober legs and brass paw cas...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

George IV Carved Goncalo Alves Library or Sofa Table

$20,567

George IV Carved Goncalo Alves Library or Sofa Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Fine Library Table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster Constructed in a very fine and distinctively marked Brazilian goncalo alves; of end support form, rising from a scrolled s...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Round Side Table 1900s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$3,300

Japanese Antique Primitive Round Side Table 1900s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It functions beautifully as a sofa table, coffee table, or display pedestal for ceramics, flowers, and art objects.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$1,200

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Highly versatile, it functions beautifully as a low table, a sofa-side center table, or a display platform to highlight objects.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Distressed Console / Sofa Table

$8,500

Antique Distressed Console / Sofa Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Repurposed Antique Metal Working Machine Overall Dimensions: 25 1/2" deep x 58" wide x 31 1/2" high Top Dimensions: 13" deep x 56" wide Materials: Wood & Metal

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Metal

Heavy Steel Console Sofa Table

$4,885

Heavy Steel Console Sofa Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is an amazing console constructed of pounded and bent steel and brass. The heavy steel is hand molded to form this unique console trimmed with bulls eye brass and a small brass ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Steel, Brass

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table

$3,880 / set

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table

Located in Reading, Berkshire

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Salon Table in the Baroque Revival Style

Category

19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table, England, Early 19th Century

$9,850

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sofa Table, England, Early 19th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular top with rounded drop leaves, above two frieze drawers and two dummy drawers to the reverse, raised on a faux-rosewood grain painted ring-turned standard continuing t...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

$8,750

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Primitive Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$2,500

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Primitive Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese low table was crafted during the early Showa period (1900s–1940s) from an exceptional burl wood, most likely Karin burl wood. The entire piece, from the top to the legs...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

$3,865

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a very unique antique French carved oak table~ ~Four large columns, each consisting of four separate barley twist posts set upon large square bases. Bases have ca...

Category

1890s French Renaissance Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

$8,500

Antique Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nice old drop-leaf table. It has weathered its age very nicely.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$12,500

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Viennese Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1825 — Museum-Quality Masterpiece We are pleased to present this elegant and truly exceptional early Biedermeier sofa, handcrafted in Vien...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

$3,500

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It can be used as a low table in front of a sofa, but it is also highly attractive as a large display platform for pottery, vases, stone objects, or sculptural pieces.

Category

19th Century East Asian Other Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century

$2,722

Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A rare antique Louis XVI oak dressing table, Lovely piece in very good condition. The top flaps open to reveal 3 sections. On the lower section of the piece, we can find four small ...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Regency Period Burled Amboyna Writing / Sofa Table

$12,500

Regency Period Burled Amboyna Writing / Sofa Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Regency period burled amboyna writing table, inset with two drawers and resting on patinated metal paw feet.England circa: 1830

Category

1830s English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Amboyna

English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Console Sofa Table

$12,000

English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Console Sofa Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency (19th Century) mahogany sofa / console table with two drawers with brass ring drawer pulls, and a drop leaf on either side, resting on two wide legs joined by a two b...

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Side Table, Console or Sofa Table

$2,800

Antique French Provincial Side Table, Console or Sofa Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French side table with primitive inlay depicting a sun, figures and breadboard ends. A charming rustic versatile piece, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from s...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Sofa Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sofa table available at 1stDibs. An antique sofa table — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique sofa table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique sofa table, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sofa table over the years, but those crafted by Emile Gallé, Gillows of Lancaster & London and A.J. Iversen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sofa Table?

Prices for an antique sofa table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $161,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,027.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Sofa Table

How high should a sofa table be?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
What is the difference between a console and a sofa table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a console and a sofa table is that a console can be placed anywhere in the home (against a wall in a hallway or under a television in the living room) and a sofa table is limited to being behind a sofa.
What table goes with a Noguchi sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the table behind a sofa called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A sofa table is a long and narrow table that’s designed to sit behind a couch. They are also called console tables and hall tables because their thin nature makes them great accent pieces in these places as well. Shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a sofa set table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What a sofa set table is called depends on its size and design. A sofa set most often includes a low table designed to be placed in front of the sofa. These tables are usually called coffee tables. However, a set may also contain smaller, taller tables for positioning on either end of the couch. This type of table is an end table or side table. In addition, a sofa set may provide a sofa table or console table, which is a taller, longer table that is often placed behind a sofa. Shop a selection of sofa sets and accent 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 size lamp should be on a sofa table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How big should a coffee table be compared to a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Compared to a sofa, a coffee table should be about two-thirds of the length of a sofa. For example, if a sofa is 95 inches long, the coffee table should be roughly 62 inches wide to create a balanced look. In terms of height, a sofa should be around 2 inches taller than the coffee table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of coffee tables.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

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