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Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Parrot
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Parrot

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Parrot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The glossy ceramic finish enhances its rich color variations, making it an eye-catching statement piece for a mantel, bookshelf, or side table. Whether as a standalone decorative obj...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The hand finish lends a sophisticated edge to this beautiful item, where you can put your keys, small change etc... or simply on top of a side table , credenza , bookshelf , dresser....

Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Maiden with a Jug by Schoenewerk
French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Maiden with a Jug by Schoenewerk

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Maiden with a Jug by Schoenewerk

By Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ideal for enhancing various settings, this bronze sculpture can be displayed on a mantel, side table, or bookshelf, where it will undoubtedly become a focal point.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Mission-Style Oak Bookshelf/Side Table
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Mission-Style Oak Bookshelf/Side Table

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Mission-Style Oak Bookshelf/Side Table

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Early 20th century arts and crafts Mission-style oak bookshelf/side table with pegged and mitered construction.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Baker Side Table or Bookshelf
Baker Side Table or Bookshelf

Baker Side Table or Bookshelf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage side table with one drawer and built in shelf for books by Milling Road for Baker.

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

A Large Glass Side Table or Bookshelf, France 1970s
A Large Glass Side Table or Bookshelf, France 1970s

A Large Glass Side Table or Bookshelf, France 1970s

Located in New York, NY

France, 1970s. A large side table or bookshelf with thick glass slab sides and tapered wood shelves, nickeled mounts.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Triangular Two-Tier Side Table w/ Bookshelf
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Triangular Two-Tier Side Table w/ Bookshelf

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Triangular Two-Tier Side Table w/ Bookshelf

By Mallin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jacques Adnet Bookshelf
Jacques Adnet Bookshelf

Jacques Adnet Bookshelf

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome wood and leather bookshelf by Jacques Adnet. Wood frame with saddle leather wrapped corners. Two angular shelves for holding books flank each side. Shelves have leather wrap...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Revolving Bookshelf, Book Rondelle, Revolving Bookstand, England 20th C.
Revolving Bookshelf, Book Rondelle, Revolving Bookstand, England 20th C.

Revolving Bookshelf, Book Rondelle, Revolving Bookstand, England 20th C.

Located in Berlin, DE

Revolving Bookshelf, Book Rondelle, Revolving Bookstand, England 20th C. Handcrafted solid wood. Cover plate covered with green leather plate. Classic Furniture from England, 20th C...

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wool

Pine Ate Van Apeldoorn Nightstand, Bookshelf or Vanity Stool
Pine Ate Van Apeldoorn Nightstand, Bookshelf or Vanity Stool

Pine Ate Van Apeldoorn Nightstand, Bookshelf or Vanity Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ate Van Apeldoorn pine nightstands. These can be used as little bookshelves or vanity stools. In original condition with some visible wear consistent with their age and use. Sold ind...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Mathieu Matégot Style White Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack
Mathieu Matégot Style White Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack

Mathieu Matégot Style White Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lovely French 1950s white metal side table with bookshelf or magazine rack. White folded and perforated 'rigitulle' metal rack to use for magazines or books.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture

French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This substantial sculpture was found in a Paris flea market many years ago and would be a focal point on a bookshelf, side table, or console in an art or history lover's private study.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp
Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting ornament for a bookshelf, side table or desk! One can only image the story it has lived… Base: 10 x 10 cm (3.93in square)

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Imaculately Restored Three-Tier Ladder Sides BookShelf Console Table w/ Mahogany
Imaculately Restored Three-Tier Ladder Sides BookShelf Console Table w/ Mahogany

Imaculately Restored Three-Tier Ladder Sides BookShelf Console Table w/ Mahogany

Located in Van Nuys, CA

In the postwar era of the 1950s, a distinct three-tier console table emerged, boasting mahogany tops and wrapped stick rattan ladder sides.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan

Helmut Magg, 2 Sided Bookshelf Desk, 1950 for WK Möbel, Germany in Cherrywood
Helmut Magg, 2 Sided Bookshelf Desk, 1950 for WK Möbel, Germany in Cherrywood

Helmut Magg, 2 Sided Bookshelf Desk, 1950 for WK Möbel, Germany in Cherrywood

By WK Möbel, Helmut Magg

Located in Munster, NRW

Great & minimalistic Bookshelf - Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Germany - 1950. This legendary desk allows you to display books, magazines or the like on one side. The actual ...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads
Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads

Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads

By Mecox Gardens

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mecox Parsons style bookshelf or side table upholstered in burlap with nailhead trim.

Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Standing Wooden Sea Shell Encrusted Photo Frame
Standing Wooden Sea Shell Encrusted Photo Frame

Standing Wooden Sea Shell Encrusted Photo Frame

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A fabulous way to accent any bookshelf or side table. Dimensions: 7.5" Wide 9.5" Tall 1.25" Deep.  

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Italian Carved Cherub Face w/ Wings
Italian Carved Cherub Face w/ Wings

Italian Carved Cherub Face w/ Wings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It can be mounted and placed in a bookshelf or side table as well.

Category

20th Century Italian Other Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Dove
Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Dove

Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Dove

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great stand alone fiqure displayed on bookshelf or side table in any formal or informal home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Shell Encrusted Bird Decoy in Brown White Black and White, 1950s
Shell Encrusted Bird Decoy in Brown White Black and White, 1950s

Shell Encrusted Bird Decoy in Brown White Black and White, 1950s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A great piece of decor for a bookshelf or side table. Dimensions: 6" tall 9" wide 4.75" deep.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Decoys

Materials

Shell

White Oval Stone Photo Frame
White Oval Stone Photo Frame

White Oval Stone Photo Frame

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This photo frame is perfect for a desk, bookshelf, or side table. Created from a heavy white stone with brown marbling.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Stone

Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Fruit Basket
Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Fruit Basket

Italian Faience Statue Figure of a Boy with Fruit Basket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Great stand alone fiqure displayed on bookshelf or side table in any formal or informal home.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Shell Encrusted Mallard Duck Decoy in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Shell Encrusted Mallard Duck Decoy in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Shell Encrusted Mallard Duck Decoy in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A great piece of decor for a bookshelf or side table. Measures: 11" wide 5" deep 4" tall 1.1 lbs.  

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Shell, Wood

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A fabulous MCM piece perfect for decorating any bookshelf or side table. Dimensions: 7" Tall 2.75" Deep 4" Wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage White and Brown Sea Shell Encrusted Rectangular Wood Box with Lid
Vintage White and Brown Sea Shell Encrusted Rectangular Wood Box with Lid

Vintage White and Brown Sea Shell Encrusted Rectangular Wood Box with Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This coastal decorative box would be a beautiful accent piece for a coffee table, side table, or bookshelf. It is rectangular in shape and made from lightweight wood or cardboard.

Category

20th Century Philippine Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Western Boot Motif Brass Chamberstick by Ralph Lauren
Western Boot Motif Brass Chamberstick by Ralph Lauren

Western Boot Motif Brass Chamberstick by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The highly reflective brass finish adds a touch of glamour, making it a perfect accent for a mantelpiece, side table, or bookshelf display.

Category

Late 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift Smoker
Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift Smoker

Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift Smoker

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Carved in Mid 20th Century and it goes with Art Deco style , modern and even traditional design . could be used as a Decorative dish Home & Accessories collection where form meets ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Malachite

Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift
Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift

Large Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Decorative Object Gift

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The hand finish lends a sophisticated edge to this beautiful item, where you can put your keys, small change etc... or simply on top of a side table , credenza , bookshelf , dresser....

Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Green Vase
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Green Vase

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Green Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It measures 8.25 inches in width, 8.25 inches in depth, and 9 inches in height, making it an ideal size for a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table. In great vintage condition, this ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Hand Carved French Sheepdog Sculptures or Cherrywood Bookends
Stunning Pair of Hand Carved French Sheepdog Sculptures or Cherrywood Bookends

Stunning Pair of Hand Carved French Sheepdog Sculptures or Cherrywood Bookends

By P. Belys

Located in Lisse, NL

They will look great on a large desk, but also on a side table or bookshelf with some books between them these skillfully made works of Art (Deco) are real eyecatchers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry

Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table
Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table

Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Bookshelf/Side Table of Radica Noche (Briar Root Walnut) with Shelves in Bookmatch Diamond Pattern.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Marbletop Cabinet with Mirrored Interior
French Painted Marbletop Cabinet with Mirrored Interior

French Painted Marbletop Cabinet with Mirrored Interior

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This piece could serve as a cabinet, bookshelf, side table or even a mini bar.

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1920s painter bookshelf/tables

Pair of 1920s painter bookshelf/tables

Located in London, GB

Pair of English early 20th century bookshelf/side tables in original paint.

Category

Early 20th Century English Shelves

Materials

Pine

English mahogany bookshelf/table, circa 1900
English mahogany bookshelf/table, circa 1900

English mahogany bookshelf/table, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round occasional table with three folding bookshelves

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Narrow California Tile Table with Bookshelf
1920s Narrow California Tile Table with Bookshelf

1920s Narrow California Tile Table with Bookshelf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Great narrow tiled table with three California tiles and a book shelf across the bottom. Perfect next to a chair without taking up a lot of space.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Rotating Bookshelf / Stand
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Rotating Bookshelf / Stand

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Rotating Bookshelf / Stand

Located in Providence, RI

We generally don't handle furniture this late, but when it's of this quality, we make exceptions, especially when it points to New York work from shops such as Hagen or Sypher. Sever...

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

second vessel
second vessel

second vessel

Sold|$360

second vessel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfect addition to your bookshelf, side table, or coffee table! Water

Category

2010s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase
Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase

Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous to use as side table with bookshelf option or display unusual pieces.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

Vintage Lucite and Glass Shelving
Vintage Lucite and Glass Shelving

Vintage Lucite and Glass Shelving

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass shelving unit that is small enough to be used as a side table, bookshelf, bar, or even a console table.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Salterini Headboard
Salterini Headboard

Salterini Headboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful full-size headboard by Salterini. The side table and bookshelf hang on the frame. Milk glass and wicker shelves.

Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight
French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight

French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal ornaments for a vanity, side table, or bookshelf. The paperweight is undamaged with a 20th century acid-etched Bacc...

Category

20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Ebitenyefa, Ceramic Vase
Ebitenyefa, Ceramic Vase

Ebitenyefa, Ceramic Vase

By Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Located in New York, NY

This elegant decorative ceramic vase in earth tone glaze by Black artist and potter Ebitenyefa Baralaye is a beautiful vessel that would look great upon a bookshelf or side table. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Ceramic Vase, Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Modern Handmade Decorative Ceramic Vase
Brown Ceramic Vase, Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Modern Handmade Decorative Ceramic Vase

Brown Ceramic Vase, Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Modern Handmade Decorative Ceramic Vase

By Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Located in New York, NY

This elegant decorative ceramic vase in earth tone glaze by Black artist and potter Ebitenyefa Baralaye is a beautiful vessel that would look great upon a bookshelf or side table. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase
Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase

Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase

By Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Located in New York, NY

This elegant decorative ceramic vase in earth tone glaze by Black artist and potter Ebitenyefa Baralaye is a beautiful vessel that would look great upon a bookshelf or side table. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase
Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase

Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ceramic Vase

By Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Located in New York, NY

This elegant decorative ceramic vase in earth tone glaze by Black artist and potter Ebitenyefa Baralaye is a beautiful vessel that would look great upon a bookshelf or side table. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Iconic, Manumatic Primitive Slide Projector, Classic 1950s Design
Iconic, Manumatic Primitive Slide Projector, Classic 1950s Design

Iconic, Manumatic Primitive Slide Projector, Classic 1950s Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Available as shown mounted on stone or unmounted for your placement as a gorgeous accessory in a media room, on a bookshelf or a side table. Rare 100% unmolested.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Jacques Adnet Walnut and Leather Bookshelf Table, France, 1950s.
Jacques Adnet Walnut and Leather Bookshelf Table, France, 1950s.

Jacques Adnet Walnut and Leather Bookshelf Table, France, 1950s.

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bookshelf table by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s. Made of walnut with leather straps with hand stiched details and brass nail heads. In overall wonderful condition. The walnut...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight
French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight

French Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal ornaments for a vanity, side table, or bookshelf. The paperweight is undamaged with a 20th century acid-etched Ba...

Category

20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Bodega Cup Candle or Decorative Jar
Bodega Cup Candle or Decorative Jar

Bodega Cup Candle or Decorative Jar

Located in New York, NY

An homage to the signature NYC bodega coffee cup, this piece looks great on any coffee table, bookshelf, or side table. The recommended scent for the candle option is a vanilla blend...

Category

2010s American Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Bookshelf Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bookshelf side table for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every bookshelf side table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bookshelf side table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bookshelf side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bookshelf side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Milo Baughman and Glenn of California produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bookshelf Side Table?

Prices for a bookshelf side table start at $650 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $1,838.
Questions About Bookshelf Side Table
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 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.
  • 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.