What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

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

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

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

What is a tall side table called?

A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

Basic Side Table

Kyknos Table

Skinny Table

Outdoor Oval Dining Table

Theatre Light

12 Foot Dining Table

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Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table

Port Saint Laurent

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Golden Travertine Marble Side Table 'Large'

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Golden Travertine Marble Side Table 'Large'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... -First Grade Refined Marble Top

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Golden Travertine Marble Side Table 'Large'

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Turquoise Blue Marble Side Table 'Large'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... -First Grade Refined Marble Top

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2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Turquoise Blue Marble Side Table 'Large'

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Turquoise Blue Marble Side Table 'Large'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... -First Grade Refined Marble Top

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Turquoise Blue Marble Side Table 'Large'

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table 'Large'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... -First Grade Refined Marble

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table 'Large'

H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal Leg & Black Terrazzo Surface Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... Alternatives *Brass plated

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Basic Brass Plated Metal Leg & Black Terrazzo Surface Side Table (Small)

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table 'Medium'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top. -Small / Diameter: 13.8

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table 'Medium'

H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top... -Small / Diameter: 13.8

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal

Basic Brass Plated Metal & Carrara White Marble Side Table (Small)

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Black Metal & Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top...Combining marble, brass, chrome

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Basic Black Metal & Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Black Metal & Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Elegant and simple basic side table with its refined marble top...Combining marble, brass, chrome

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Basic Black Metal & Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Basic Brass Plated Metal& Marble Side Table Set

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

1) Pink Terrazzo Top/ Brass Plated Metal Leg / Height: 44 cm / Diameter: 35 cm 2) Black Terrazzo Top / Brass Plated Metal Leg / Height: 60 cm / Diameter: 35 cm 3) Carrara White Mar...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Basic Brass Plated Metal& Marble Side Table Set

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Silas Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Silas side table is an exploration of balance and asymmetry with its interpretation in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Silas Side Table

H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in

Two Story Mahogany Side Table

By Loyzaga

Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México

This two story side table is made from mahogany wood with border inlays in a lighter colored wood

Category

2010s Mexican Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Two Story Mahogany Side Table

H 28 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in

Scott Daniel Design, "Mangrove Table", Side Table, 2021

By Scott Daniel Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Mangrove Table by Scott Daniel Design. Rhombus Table by Scott Daniel Design. This design

Category

2010s North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Scott Daniel Design, "Mangrove Table", Side Table, 2021

H 23 in Dm 14 in

Scott Daniel Design, "Rhombus Table", Side Table, 2020

By Scott Daniel Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rhombus table. Process Inspired by the concept of Alchemy – combining basic elements to create

Category

2010s North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Scott Daniel Design, "Rhombus Table", Side Table, 2020

H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in

English Rectangular Side Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique English side table was crafted in the mid-19th century in the style of Queen Anne

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Maple

English Rectangular Side Table, c. 1850

H 29 in W 31 in D 20.5 in

Hermes Side Table In Blue Onyx

Located in Coulsdon, GB

With its substantial side, the Hermes onyx side table captures the actual nature of the stone and

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Hermes Side Table In Blue Onyx

H 25 in W 14 in D 11 in

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Trasiego side table by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 47 x W 47 x H 54 cm Materials: oak wood

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

H 21.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Column Side Table by WL Ceramics

By David Derksen

Located in Geneve, CH

Column side table by WL Ceramics Design: David Derksen Materials: Porcelain, celadon glaze

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Column Side Table by WL Ceramics

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Trasiego side table by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 47 x W 47 x H 54 cm Materials: oak wood

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

H 21.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

Located in Geneve, CH

Trasiego side table by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 47 x W 47 x H 54 cm Materials: oak wood

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Trasiego Side Table by Sebastián Ángeles

H 21.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

19th century green painted Scandinavian side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century green painted Scandinavian side table circa 1890. Practical table for many use's

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century green painted Scandinavian side table

H 31.5 in W 37.75 in D 26.5 in

Plueersmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Side table designed by PlueerSmitt in 2014. Striking. Wooden side table consisting of two

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Plueersmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in

Plueersmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Side table designed by PlueerSmitt in 2014. Striking. Wooden side table consisting of two

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Plueersmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in

PlueerSmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Side table designed by PlueerSmitt in 2014. Striking. Wooden side table consisting of two

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

PlueerSmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter

H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in

Rara Avis Xl Side Table by Editiio

Located in Geneve, CH

family of side tables. Created from the assembly of basic geometric shapes, they are handmade in Spain by

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rara Avis Xl Side Table by Editiio

H 37.41 in Dm 14.97 in

Rara Avis Small Side Table by Editiio

Located in Geneve, CH

family of side tables. Created from the assembly of basic geometric shapes, they are handmade in Spain

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold

Rara Avis Small Side Table by Editiio

H 24.81 in Dm 17.33 in

Rara Avis Large Side Table by Editiio

Located in Geneve, CH

family of side tables. Created from the assembly of basic geometric shapes, they are handmade in Spain

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold

Rara Avis Large Side Table by Editiio

H 31.89 in Dm 13.78 in

Rara Avis Medium Side Table by Editiio

Located in Geneve, CH

family of side tables. Created from the assembly of basic geometric shapes, they are handmade in Spain

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rara Avis Medium Side Table by Editiio

H 25.2 in Dm 11.82 in

Nomon Rara Avis Side Tables by Mermelada Estudio

By Mermelada Estudio, Nomon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Rara Avis SIde Table is the result of a dialogue between art and design. It was designed by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Nomon Rara Avis Side Tables by Mermelada Estudio

H 24.81 in Dm 17.33 in

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Kynos refined contemporary marble side table 62/45. Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 62 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Half Moon Medium Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski

Located in Geneve, CH

Half Moon Medium Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 25 x W 50 x H 61 cm. Materials

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Half Moon Medium Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski

H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Half Moon Large Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski

Located in Geneve, CH

Half Moon Small Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 100 cm. Materials

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Half Moon Large Side Table by Mylene Niedzialkowski

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Pina Low Transparent Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low transparent black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D44 x H42 cm Materials: glass; brass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Transparent Black Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Memphis Style 'Piccolo' Side Table by Edward Geluk, 1984

By Arco, Edward Geluk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sweet little Memphis style pink, grey and mint green lacquered 'Piccolo' side table with a heavy

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style 'Piccolo' Side Table by Edward Geluk, 1984

H 23 in W 12 in D 15.5 in

Pina High Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina high light grey brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 34 x H 52 cm Materials: Glass; brass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina High Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

H 20.48 in Dm 13.39 in

Loggia Small Side Table / White Terrazzo Marble by Portego

By Portego, Matteo Leorato

Located in Stienta, IT

Loggia is a side table made in marble/resin terrazzo. Made in Italy A material, traditionally used

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Loggia Small Side Table / White Terrazzo Marble by Portego

H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: Diameter 45 x height 62

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: Diameter 62 x height 45 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: D 45 x H 62 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table Dimensions: Diameter 62 x height 45

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Pina Low Light Grey Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina Low Light Grey Black Side Table by Pulpo Dimensions: D44 x H42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Light Grey Black Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Aqua Blue Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low aqua blue brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D44 x H42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Aqua Blue Brass Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Green Brass Transparent Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green brass transparent side Table by Pulpo Dimensions: D44 x H42 cm Materials: glass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pina Low Green Brass Transparent Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low light grey brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: Glass; brass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low light grey brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low light grey brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Contemporary Side Table in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

construction are the design bases of the Ocum Collection. Versatile side tables, whose covers can be removed

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Katalox, Walnut

Contemporary Side Table in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska

H 21.66 in Dm 18.9 in

Loggia Small Side Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego

By Portego, Matteo Leorato

Located in Stienta, IT

Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo. Designed by Matteo Leorato A material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Loggia Small Side Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego

H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 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

Contemporary Coffee or Side Table 'Brandt CS2' by Noom, White

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

. While looking at these tables for the first time, you get the feeling that the basic element of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Coffee or Side Table 'Brandt CS2' by Noom, White

H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: diameter 62 x height 45

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: Diameter 62 x height 45

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

H 24.41 in Dm 17.72 in

Side Table with Basalt Stone Base and Stainless Steel Top

By Rooms Studio

Located in New York, NY

This unique, sculptural metal and stone side table is expertly hand-crafted and designed by Rooms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Stainless Steel

Side Table with Basalt Stone Base and Stainless Steel Top

H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in

Postmodern Animal Vintage Side Table Sirfo Alessandro Mendini Zanotta Edizione

By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta

Located in Vienna, AT

Post-Modern vintage side table sirfo goose table from cast aluminum in silver color with yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Animal Vintage Side Table Sirfo Alessandro Mendini Zanotta Edizione

H 28.35 in Dm 21.66 in

Set Of 2 Half Moon Side Tables by Mylene Niedzialkowski

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Half Moon Side Tables by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Medium: D 25 x W 50 x H 61 cm

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of 2 Half Moon Side Tables by Mylene Niedzialkowski

H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Clover Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Natural

By Grain

Located in Bainbridge Island, WA

resilient to touch. Built in the Pacific Northwest from solid Portuguese cork. Use as a side table in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cork

Clover Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Natural

H 16 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Natural

By Grain

Located in Bainbridge Island, WA

resilient to touch. Built in the Pacific Northwest from solid Portuguese cork. Use as a side table in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cork

Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Natural

H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in

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Questions About Basic Side Table

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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

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