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Classic Side Table
Located in Northfield, MN
The classic side table, part of our classic Series. Follows the clean, simple lines of our Classic
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Classic Side Table
Classic Side Table
$680 / item
H 18 in W 17 in D 17 in
Classic Side Table Classicism, circa 1810 Ash, Inlaid
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic side table classicism, circa 1810 ash, inlaid. Solid wood veneered with ash. Sliding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Classic Side Table Classicism, circa 1810 Ash, Inlaid
Classic Side Table Classicism, circa 1810 Ash, Inlaid
$4,553
H 27.17 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Classic Side Table, Gilt Bronze, Black, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Classic side table, gilt bronze, black, Louis XV Solid beech body, blackened with
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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

20th Century Classic Side Table, Gilt Bronze, Black, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Classic side table, gilt bronze, black, Louis XV Solid beech body, blackened with
Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Origami Classic Side Table in Crystal Glass by Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Classic Side Table in Crystal Glass by Barberini & Gunnell Limited Edition of 24 + 2 AP + 1
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Origami Classic Side Table in Crystal Glass by Barberini & Gunnell
Origami Classic Side Table in Crystal Glass by Barberini & Gunnell
$5,253 / item
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
2 Classic Italian Craquelure Side Tables 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice Classic side table. Hand painted flowers on the top, and signed Creme color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Classic Italian Craquelure Side Tables 1960s
2 Classic Italian Craquelure Side Tables 1960s
$1,141 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Louis XVI Style Side Table France 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive classic side table. In a Louis xvi style. Nice inlay wood. Bronze feet ,On
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Style Side Table France 1930s
Louis XVI Style Side Table France 1930s
$901
H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 12.21 in
1950s Side table, Franz Xaver Lutz, WK Möbel
By WK Möbel, Franz Xaver Lutz
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic side table by Franz Xaver Lutz for WK Möbel from the 1950s. Solid oak wood frame and
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Side table, Franz Xaver Lutz, WK Möbel
1950s Side table, Franz Xaver Lutz, WK Möbel
$713
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Strata Side Table in Anodized Aluminum by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This refreshing, contemporary approach to a classic side table design features a surface connection
Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Side Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
Contemporary classic side table, inspired by the luxury of Art Deco styling. Made of solid concrete
Category

2010s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Side Table
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Side Table
$3,112 / item
H 19 in W 8 in D 13 in
Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top - Small
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side table
Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Oak

Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top - Large
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque-Inspired Oak Wood Side Table with Resin Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side table
Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Oak

Danish Modern Folding Side Table in Solid Oak, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
extended), 39,5 cm (folded) Depth: 70 cm This classic side table will fit into many interior styles. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Small
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side
Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Large
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side
Category

2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Gueridon Marble and Brass Side Table, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
side table. Meticulously produced, this captivating piece embodies timeless elegance. Its lustrous
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Round Gueridon Marble and Brass Side Table, Italy
Round Gueridon Marble and Brass Side Table, Italy
$1,922 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Patched Side Table & Stool in Painted Birch Veneer & Aluminum by Jacob Egeberg
Located in Geneve, CH
table is a playful take on the classic side table, which can even be used as a stool. Whether used in a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

T101/S Italian Side Table in Wood with Inlaid Top and Gold Carved Legs
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
T101/S is a Classic side table ideal to be used in any Classic living room set for its beauty and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Narrow Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This side table boasts one drawer, two shelves, and elegant brass hardware, seamlessly combining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Narrow Side Table
Classic Narrow Side Table
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 26 in D 18 in
A Classic Paul McCobb Side Table Wrought Iron And Vitrolite ca' 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic side table by Paul McCobb in wrought iron and vitrolite top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Neo Classic Round Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Neo Classic Round Side Table. Styled after an 18th-century French Louis XVI Bouillotte table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Neo Classic Round Side Table
Modern Neo Classic Round Side Table
$3,435 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
REGENCY STYLE CLASSIC ROUND SiDE TABLE PLANT TABLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
structural integrity. The balanced proportions and subtle detailing make it ideal as a side table, lamp
Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Greyed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic three-tier side table. A small rectangle tiered end table with two shelves, and tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Greyed
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Greyed
$1,120 / item
H 24 in W 22 in D 14 in
Classic Narrow Side Table, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic narrow rectangle side table with a drawer, two shelves, brass hardware, and tapered teen
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Narrow Side Table, Mahogany Finish
Classic Narrow Side Table, Mahogany Finish
$1,815 / item
H 26 in W 26 in D 18 in
Classic Narrow Side Table, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic narrow rectangle side table with a drawer, two shelves, brass hardware, and tapered teen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Narrow Side Table, Drift White
Classic Narrow Side Table, Drift White
$1,815 / item
H 26 in W 26 in D 18 in
Classic Louis XVI Salon Table/Side Table, Beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Louis XVI salon table/side table, beech. Hand-carved Louis XVI elements with tall fluted
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Classic Louis XVI Salon Table/Side Table, Beech
Classic Louis XVI Salon Table/Side Table, Beech
$2,163
H 26.78 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Classic Parsons Side Table" in lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
$7,500
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
classic French side table, Louis XV, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
classic French side table, Louis XV, gold Solid wood body, gilded and patented. Slightly
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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

classic French side table, Louis XV, gold
classic French side table, Louis XV, gold
$2,151
H 26.78 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic three-tier side table. A small rectangle tiered end table with two shelves, and tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Mahogany Finish
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Mahogany Finish
$1,120 / item
H 24 in W 22 in D 14 in
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic three-tier side table - A small rectangle tiered end table with two shelves, and tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Drift White
Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Drift White
$1,120 / item
H 24 in W 22 in D 14 in
Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 18th century French transition side table with marble top. Beautiful marquetry details and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table
Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table
$1,600
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Classic Bedside Table, Side Table in Biedermeier, Mahogany, left
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Bedside Table, Side Table in Biedermeier, Mahogany, left Mahogany veneer on solid wood
Category

20th Century German Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Classic Bedside Table, Side Table in Biedermeier, Mahogany, Left
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic bedside table, side table in Biedermeier, mahogany, left Mahogany veneer on solid wood
Category

20th Century German Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Classic Bedside Table, Side Table in Biedermeier, Mahogany, Right
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic bedside table, side table in Biedermeier, mahogany, right Mahogany veneer on solid wood
Category

20th Century German Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chunky Classic Travertine Side Table & Stool by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Chunky Classic Travertine Side Table & Stool by Dalmoto Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 46 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Chunky Classic Travertine Side Table & Stool by Etamorph
Chunky Classic Travertine Side Table & Stool by Etamorph
$11,897 / item
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Classic French Side Table in Louis XVI, Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic French side table in Louis XVI, beechwood Hand carved solid beechwood. Round relieved
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Pair of Lucite & Brass Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones "Classic Wolf Table"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHJ 2010, Classic Wolf Side Tables. Beautiful pair of side tables designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Classic Salon Side Table in Louis XV with Marble Top
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic salon side table in Louis XV with marble top. Veneer on solid beech, daintily finished
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Classic and Versatile Campaign Style Mahogany Side or Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
to become a side table or small dining table having a bar underneath that clasps around the stretcher
Category

Vintage 1980s American Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Frank Noir Organic Modern Classic Side or Cocktail Table Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Frank Noir, our original, ebonized, sculptural, organic modern small coffee or side table is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Classic Modernist Walnut Side Tables / Nite Stands, manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Walnut Side Tables / Nite Stands, manner of Milo Baughman.. Frank Lloyd Wright
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Classic Saloon Side Table in the Louis XV after F. Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic saloon side table in the Louis XV after F. Linke. Veneer on solid beech, daintily
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Wood

EGG 20 Minimal, Organic, Classic Modern, Sculptural Side Table by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This original sculptural, solid wood round top EGG side table is a refined example of artisanal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Neo Classic Henredon square side tables with scallop edge base
By Henredon
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of neoclassic styled tables by Henredon Square for with pinched waist sit on scalloped edge
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Side Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic 1950's Italian side table with glass top and tapered legs. Great simple design.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Italian Side Table
Italian Side Table
$4,950
H 17 in Dm 23.38 in
Rose Roundel Side Table
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Ideal as a base for a table lamp to set by a sofa or an armchair, this side table combines classic
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Rose Roundel Side Table
Rose Roundel Side Table
$6,377 / item
H 22.45 in Dm 21.86 in
Minimalist Marble Side Table
By Manuel Aires Mateus
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
pattern, this striking side table, created by Manuel Aires Mateus, conveys the elegance of Estremoz marble
Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Marble Side Table
Minimalist Marble Side Table
$1,682 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.85 in
Travertine Layer Stool - Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
classic. The Travertine Layered Stool/Side Table is not just furniture—it's a statement of timeless style
Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Layer Stool - Side Table
Travertine Layer Stool - Side Table
$2,824 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple lines and classic proportions make this square side table classic Dunbar. Made in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
$3,300
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
"Low Boy" Contemporary Walnut Side Table
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
with the Tallboy from the same designer, the Classic style of this side table is perfectly balanced to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

"Low Boy" Contemporary Walnut Side Table
"Low Boy" Contemporary Walnut Side Table
$3,147 / item
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of French antique side tables in classic Empire style, not entirely identical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style
French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style
$3,304 / set
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Traditional Flip Top Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage flip top side table embodies classic elegance with its rich mahogany finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Traditional Flip Top Side Table
Vintage Traditional Flip Top Side Table
$595
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Rectangular Folding Burnt Bamboo Side Butlers Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic wood bamboo side table or butler’s table. We see this collapsable small bamboo table used
Category

Late 20th Century English British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Hans Andersen Danish Teak Side Table
By Hans C. Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Danish side table with three legs by Hans Andersen. Sculpted round top in original teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans Andersen Danish Teak Side Table
Hans Andersen Danish Teak Side Table
$2,250
H 17.5 in Dm 14.25 in
19th Century Rustic Oak Side Table or Serving Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classic provincial side table or serving table from the 19th century. Made from solid oak
Category

Antique 19th Century European Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Rustic Oak Side Table or Serving Table
19th Century Rustic Oak Side Table or Serving Table
$3,364
H 29.14 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in
Elegant Midcentury Side Table by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
classic interior. This side table is not just a piece of furniture; it's a statement of sophisticated
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Elegant Midcentury Side Table by Peter Ghyczy
Elegant Midcentury Side Table by Peter Ghyczy
$1,796
H 15.75 in W 59.85 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Conant Ball Geometric Side Tables
By Conant Ball
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of classic Conant Ball geometric stepped side tables. Mid century meets modern.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Conant Ball Geometric Side Tables
Pair of Conant Ball Geometric Side Tables
$1,199 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 23 in W 30 in D 19 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
By Knoll
Located in Redding, CT
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table. Classic white side table for that modern room. Timeless
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
$1,080
H 20.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
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Classic Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of classic side tables available for sale. The range of distinct classic side tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 69 antique and vintage classic side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Classic side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Modern classic side tables are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Eero Saarinen and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful classic side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Classic Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $16,000 highest priced.

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 Classic Side Tables
  • 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 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 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 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.