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 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 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 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.

Antique Sofa Table

Brass Inlaid Regency Furniture

Period Sofas

Sofa Mahogany 19th Century

English Regency Sofa

Regency Rosewood Table

Couch Console

Drop Leaf Table With Drawers

Inlaid Sofa

Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table

$3,756Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wicker, Wood

English Oak Jacobean Style Console, Sofa Table, Ca. 1950s

$3,173

English Oak Jacobean Style Console, Sofa Table, Ca. 1950s

Located in Viterbo, VT

Console table hand-made in England in the Jacobean style in the mid 1900s using oak.

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Mid-19th Century British Jacobean Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table (3)

$7,267

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table (3)

Located in London, GB

A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar top on heavily patinated carved dug-out cedar base. Made using 19th C. Japanese elements in our London workshop...

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1890s Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic

$2,644

19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A 19th century French monastery coffee table handcrafted in Provence near Avignon of old growth French oak, circa 1890s. This impressive low table retains its beautiful rich color an...

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1890s French Rustic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

$4,000

Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This exceptional, low table is a masterful example of 19th-century craftsmanship, characterized by its raw, primitive aesthetic and profound sense of history. The tabletop is made f...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Pine

Antique 19th Century, Oriental Couch Table with Inlaid Marakesch, circa 1900

$2,233

Antique 19th Century, Oriental Couch Table with Inlaid Marakesch, circa 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.

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19th Century Maghreb Islamic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi-Sabi (6)

$7,504

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi-Sabi (6)

Located in London, GB

A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar top on heavily patinated carved dug-out cedar base. Made using 19th C. Japanese elements in our London workshop...

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1890s Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (5)

$7,871

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (5)

Located in London, GB

A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar op on heavily patinated carved dug-out cedar base. Made using 19th C. Japanese elements in our London workshop....

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1890s Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

Antique French Breakfast Sofa Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet

$1,825

Antique French Breakfast Sofa Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Sofa Side Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet Top.

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Sofa Table with Black Lacquer & Three Drawers

$3,750

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Sofa Table with Black Lacquer & Three Drawers

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese table on square legs with hoof feet and offering three drawers. Black-lacquer finish. China early 19th or late 18th century. Note: Y...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Elm

Large Primitive Dug-Out Cedar Japanese Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (1)

$7,402

Large Primitive Dug-Out Cedar Japanese Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (1)

Located in London, GB

A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated bleach out cedar top on heavily patinated charred dug-out cedar base. Made using 19th C. Japanese elements in our Lon...

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

$7,250

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome Swedish Empire, Karl Johan salon table of fine Cuban mahogany with satinwood banding, carved and ebonized center pillar on quatre-form base ending in saber feet, with...

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1810s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table

$2,800

Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.

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1890s Thai Chinoiserie Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

$1,608Sale Price|35% Off

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Open Carved Altar table from China was made in 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This C...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

$1,725Sale Price|35% Off

19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 35in H x 87in W x 13.5in D Origin: China Circa: 1800 - 1900 Material: Elm Wood Condition: Original finish, solid wood construction, hand carved, very heavy, sturdy, normal age ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Elm

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

$700

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from tr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console More Views

$1,508Sale Price|35% Off

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console More Views

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Carved Altar table from China was made in late 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This C...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Iron Plate Door 1860s-1900s / Low Table Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$3,500

Japanese Antique Iron Plate Door 1860s-1900s / Low Table Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an iron plate sliding door made in Japan. It is a rare door made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the craftsmanship of the time still lives on today. The structure is m...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

19th Century Horn Table

$1,969

19th Century Horn Table

Located in Tetbury, England

A mahogany and horn sofa table.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Horn, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Sofa / Library Table

$13,810

19th Century English Regency Sofa / Library Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning quality Regency sofa table, the rounded rectangular top with drop-leaf ends and a bead moulded edge, above a pair of frieze drawers, raised on tapered and foliate carved t...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers

$9,850

Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine English Regency sofa table on trestle base with drop leaves, in mahogany with line inlays banding the top & drawer fronts.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers

$3,599

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers This is a superb quality pair of French side tables they are a circular shape with marble tops and a pierced brass gallery aroun...

Category

1920s French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table

$23,000 / item

GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in Hawthorne, CA

George IV (1811–1830) Regency period mahogany sofa table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger.

Category

17th Century British Chippendale Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

English Antique Double Gate-Leg & Drop-Leaf Table- Open Round or Large Console

$6,160

English Antique Double Gate-Leg & Drop-Leaf Table- Open Round or Large Console

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English double gate-leg, round-shaped table with drawer from the early 20th century. This antique table from England features a large round-shaped top with two drop leaves flankin...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Antique French Console Table Marble Top Louis XV Carved Walnut Foyer Sofa Entry

$4,200

Antique French Console Table Marble Top Louis XV Carved Walnut Foyer Sofa Entry

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite antique French walnut Louis XV style highly carved console or sofa table with marble top~~c. 1900 Highly carved antique French Louis XV style walnut console or sofa table ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900

$3,250

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Would be great as a sofa table, console or server. The apron is bordered with a shaped high relief trim.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Sofa Side Table, circa 1800

$1,947

Regency Mahogany Sofa Side Table, circa 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency mahogany Sofa Table, standing on brass claw castors with a reeded swept leg.

Category

Early 1800s Regency Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak

$2,550

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak.

Category

1790s British Louis XIII Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

Located in Sheffield, MA

Console table, sofa table, entry foyer table, serving table.

Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Pedestals

$4,600 / set

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Pedestals

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful aged patina. Console table, sofa table, entry foyer table, serving table.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Terracotta

Jacobean-Revival Stained Oak Centre Table

$4,900

Jacobean-Revival Stained Oak Centre Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This English library or sofa table has aprons of stylized leaves carved within repeated half circles, turned legs and stretchers.

Category

Late 19th Century European Jacobean Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Jacobean-Revival Stained Oak Center Table

$3,600Sale Price|26% Off

Jacobean-Revival Stained Oak Center Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This English library or sofa table has aprons of stylized leaves carved within repeated half circles, turned legs and stretchers.

Category

Late 19th Century European Jacobean Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top

$6,500

Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Console table, sofa table, entry foyer table, serving table.

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

Antique Baroque Table, Sweden, Late 18th Century

$5,289

Antique Baroque Table, Sweden, Late 18th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

Perfect as a console table or "behind the sofa" table.

Category

Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Pine

Baroque-Style Wrought Iron Console Table or Server Base

$4,900 / item

Baroque-Style Wrought Iron Console Table or Server Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

These are custom made. 2-4 weeks lead time. Console table, sofa table, entry foyer table, serving table.

Category

19th Century North American Baroque Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Antique French Gothic Server Sideboard Console Table 2-Tier Walnut Marble Top

$4,500

Antique French Gothic Server Sideboard Console Table 2-Tier Walnut Marble Top

Located in Tyler, TX

Perfect for a foyer console table, living area sofa table, entry hall, sideboard or server 37.5" tall x 54.5" wide x 21.5" deep Marble serving area is 49.5" wide x 17.5" deep Spac...

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Circular Side Table Dark Brown Oakwood Josef Zotti 1915 Vienna

$3,208

Art Deco Vintage Circular Side Table Dark Brown Oakwood Josef Zotti 1915 Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage side table sofa table from stained oakwood in dark brown color attributed to Josef Zotti circa 1915 Vienna.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers

$2,550

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher. This tables has two working drawers in each side, perfect for a sofa table.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers

$2,550

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher. This tables has two working drawers in each side, perfect for a sofa table.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Country Pine Side Table with Drawer

$1,360Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Country Pine Side 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 low consol...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side Table with Drawer

$2,380

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side 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 low consol...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

Custom Baroque-Style Wrought Iron Console Table or Server Base

$6,400

Custom Baroque-Style Wrought Iron Console Table or Server Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Console table, sofa table, buffet server, sideboard, entry hallway table.

Category

19th Century North American Baroque Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

$3,950

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful as a sofa table or placed beneath a flat screen television.

Category

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

18th Century Breton Cherrywood Table

$6,500

18th Century Breton Cherrywood Table

Located in Hixson, TN

Turned legs with an H-stretcher. Very nice quality table. Finished on all sides. Great for a console, sofa table, or float in a room.

Category

Late 18th Century French Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Cherry

Antique English Table

$4,704Sale Price|20% Off

Antique English Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous worn table. Solid and full of life. Drop leaf sides making it great as a sofa table or entry table or fold out to a large oval dining table measuring 58 x 54.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Pedestals

$6,500 / set

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Pedestals

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of unusual Italian Renaissance style terracotta pedestals. Perfect as console table, dining table base or sofa table bases. Keywords: console table, neoclassical

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Terracotta

Italian 18th Century Dining Table - Console

$12,438

Italian 18th Century Dining Table - Console

Located in Round Top, TX

Perfect as a smaller Dining Table or Sofa Table.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Oak Side Table or Worktable, 1920s

$2,170

Early 20th Century French Oak Side Table or Worktable, 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Century French Walnut Side Table or Worktable, 1920s. Made of antique oak in dark colour, this table is very functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, cof...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side Table with Drawer

$1,875

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side 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 low consol...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

20th century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Console Table with Three Drawers

$3,520Sale Price|20% Off

20th century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Console Table with Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

French Louis XVI style free standing console or sofa table with three drawers, fluted legs and a black marble top, circa 1920.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Marble

R. J. Horner Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Console Table, Circa 1890s

$2,895

R. J. Horner Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Console Table, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival console table, sofa table, or serving table Attributed to R.J.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Oak

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side Table or Console with Two Drawers

$2,675

Spanish Country Pine "Mobila " Side Table or Console with Two Drawers

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 low consol...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Iron

John Widdicomb Federal Green Lacquered Console or Entry Table, Newly Refinished

$3,295

John Widdicomb Federal Green Lacquered Console or Entry Table, Newly Refinished

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Federal, Regency, or Hepplewhite style writing desk, entry table, sofa table, or console table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Green lacquered mahogany, with...

Category

1920s American Federal Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Fruitwood Farmhouse Console Table

$2,800

19th Century Country French Fruitwood Farmhouse Console Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century country French farmhouse console table or sofa table. Crafted from slabs of fruitwood over 1 inch thick with a beautifully aged, warm patina on the wood.

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Fruitwood

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,800

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Would also serve well as a sofa table.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk

$11,875

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful patina.... This table serves beautifully not only as a writing table, but as a console, sofa table or serving piece as well.

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Sofa Table

Materials

Walnut

Tuscan 1790s Walnut Refectory Table with Carved Scoop Motifs and Turned Legs

$8,950

Tuscan 1790s Walnut Refectory Table with Carved Scoop Motifs and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Perfect for a variety of settings, this Tuscan refectory table can serve as a striking sofa table, a grand entryway piece, or a functional surface in a library.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian 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 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 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 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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