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

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.

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.

What are side tables called?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What size should a coffee table be?

A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the coffee table?

No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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.

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

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

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

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

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

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

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.

What are tiny side tables called?

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.

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.

Coffee And Side Tables

Christian Jensen

R And Y Augousti Console

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Coffee Table

Marble Coffee Table Danish

Metal Inlay On Table Top

Moroccan Or Moorish Coffee Tables

Made In Denmark Coffee Table

Gold Console Table With Mirror

Modern New Side Side Cocktail Table Blue Sodalite Marble Karen Chekerdjian STOCK

$21,882

Modern New Side Side Cocktail Table Blue Sodalite Marble Karen Chekerdjian STOCK

By Karen Chekerdjian

Located in Milan, IT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE UNPACKING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Life force, futuristic dynamism, ancestral power. With a cylindrical base and an interchangeable tip aimed at the grou...

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Octagonal Drinks Side Table / Martini Table in Parcel Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

$2,183

Octagonal Drinks Side Table / Martini Table in Parcel Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Use it as end table or side table, drinks table, coffee table or occassional table for parties arround the sofa.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Black Side Table B by Konstantin Grcic

$944 / item

Black Side Table B by Konstantin Grcic

Located in Geneve, CH

Black side table B by Konstantin Grcic Dimensions: Diameter 40 x height 51 cm Materials: A solid architectural piece in grey or black. Incorporated with regulatory glides. Availab...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron

$1,723Sale Price|20% Off

Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Belgian Side Table / End Table / Drinks Table, 1930s Hand-Hammered iron pedestal table, stand or drinks table Art Deco Period. In the style of Hugo Berger. This Industrial pedestal o...

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Design Side Table, France 1930's

$1,947

Art Deco Design Side Table, France 1930's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Art Deco Design Round Side Table. Made in France, 1930's period. Wood constructed side table with cloud shaped black stained base and slender support with walnut finish on th...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Gray Side Table B by Konstantin Grcic

$944 / item

Gray Side Table B by Konstantin Grcic

Located in Geneve, CH

Gray side table B by Konstantin Grcic Dimensions: Diameter 40 x H 51 cm Materials: A solid architectural piece in grey or black. Incorporated with regulatory glides. Available in ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

MidCentury Nickel and Brass Side Table by Lefevre for Maison Jansen, France 1970

$1,100

MidCentury Nickel and Brass Side Table by Lefevre for Maison Jansen, France 1970

By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-century nickel and brass side table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. Burgundy colored glass top. Unrestored vintage conditon.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Midcentury Italian Wooden Console or Long Side Table

$2,006

Midcentury Italian Wooden Console or Long Side Table

By Dassi Mobili Moderni

Located in Madrid, ES

Versatile long mahogany side / coffee table, console or bench with tapering legs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Gio Ponti, Coffee Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1950s

$8,900 / set

Gio Ponti, Coffee Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three black and white-lacquered wood and iron coffee or side tables designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Pewter Finish Low Tiered Side Tables, Pair

$2,200 / set

Pewter Finish Low Tiered Side Tables, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

Contemporary, multi-purpose low side tables in gray pewter finish with a mirror top. Note: dimensions of taller table is 22.75 inches diameter and 16 inches tall, lower table is 2...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Stylish Wooden Side Table in Lacquered Finish

$2,301

Stylish Wooden Side Table in Lacquered Finish

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Explorer 2 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

$3,033 / item

Explorer 2 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

Located in Geneve, CH

Explorer 2 side table by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 60 x Height 46 cm Materials: Lacquered fiberglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass tabletop. ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass, Wood

Explorer 1 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

$2,301 / item

Explorer 1 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

Located in Geneve, CH

Explorer 1 side table by Jaime Hayon. Dimensions: diameter 40 x height 50 cm. Materials: lacquered fiberglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass tabletop. ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass, Wood

Explorer 3 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

$5,382 / item

Explorer 3 Side Table by Jaime Hayon

Located in Geneve, CH

Explorer 3 side table by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 100 x Height 42 cm Materials: Lacquered fiberglass body. Solid turned wooden legs and lacquered. Painted glass tabletop. ...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass, Wood

Contemporary Side Table 'SOHO' by Norr11, Grey Travertine

$637 / item

Contemporary Side Table 'SOHO' by Norr11, Grey Travertine

By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl

Located in Paris, IDF

SOHO COFFEE TABLE BY NORR11 IN GREY TAVERTINE Design: Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, 2023 Side table Materials: Artificial stone grey travertine slabs base with filt fini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Travertine

Pair 1970s Italian Travertine Pedestal Side Tables

$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair 1970s Italian Travertine Pedestal Side Tables

Located in Pasadena, TX

Travertine pedestal side tables 1970s Square top with an ogee edge. Base consists of 4 slabs that attach into a star configuration.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Cortes, Round Side Table with Marble Top

$7,188 / item

Cortes, Round Side Table with Marble Top

By Clan Milano, Alessandro La Spada

Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza

A group of people with diverse specialized skills bonded by the single objective of bringing design beauty. This is the founding idea of CLAN. This philospy is reflected on the CORT...

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Naira Coffee Table, Fluid Sculpturality, Crafted Through Material Transformation

$5,950

Naira Coffee Table, Fluid Sculpturality, Crafted Through Material Transformation

Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34

The Naira Collection explores the balance between softness and structure through refined craftsmanship and material honesty. Comprising a coffee table and side table, each piece feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Side Table Solid Timber Legs in Matt Metallic Paint and Top in Vetrite

$2,549

Side Table Solid Timber Legs in Matt Metallic Paint and Top in Vetrite

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Glass, Wood

Side Table Solid Timber Legs in Matt Metallic Paint and Top in Vetrite

$2,384

Side Table Solid Timber Legs in Matt Metallic Paint and Top in Vetrite

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Brass Side Table Signed by Lukasz Friedrich

$2,856 / item

Brass Side Table Signed by Lukasz Friedrich

By Lukas Friedrich

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass side table signed by Lukasz Friedrich. Side rable "Drops" Materials: patinated, carved brass, Dimensions: D 40 cm H 55 cm Can be made to order in other dimensions. Also av...

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2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

ERW Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

$4,800

ERW Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Elegant form side table with rock crystal top. Antique brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

ERS Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

$4,800

ERS Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Elegant form side table with smoky rock crystal top. Antique brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

ERW Rock Crystal Side Tables by Phoenix

$9,600 / set

ERW Rock Crystal Side Tables by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of elegant form side tables with rock crystal tops. Antique brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

ERS Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

$4,800 / item

ERS Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Elegant form side table with smoky gray rock crystal top. Antique brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request. Two Available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Me 508 Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Glass, Brazil, circa 1959

$44,800 / set

Me 508 Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Glass, Brazil, circa 1959

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in New York, NY

The "me 508" side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier in 1959 – the year of its inauguration. The works of the first phase of L'At...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Glass

ERS Rock Crystal Side Tables by Phoenix

$9,600 / set

ERS Rock Crystal Side Tables by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of elegant form side tables with smoky rock crystal tops. Antique brass finish. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Riley Over/Side Table by Dare Studio

$1,506 / item

Riley Over/Side Table by Dare Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Riley over/side table by Dare Studio, 2018 Dimensions: H 36 x D 26 x W 75 cm Materials: American black walnut, powder-coated frame in black RAL 9005 Also available in European w...

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2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Funky Post Modern Colorful Side Table ca' 1990

$575

Funky Post Modern Colorful Side Table ca' 1990

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Post modern, in the style of Memphis. See the matching coffee table.

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1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Brass and Glass Tripod Cocktail Side Table in the Style of Cesare Lacca

$3,800

Italian Brass and Glass Tripod Cocktail Side Table in the Style of Cesare Lacca

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian aged brass and glass cocktail side table in the style of Cesare Lacca Beautiful and functional table Floating glass top with heavy weight tripod base and loop detail resembl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Salvante S1 Side Table by Piotr Dąbrowa

$10,871 / item

Salvante S1 Side Table by Piotr Dąbrowa

Located in Geneve, CH

Salvante S1 side table by Piotr Dabrowa Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Calacatta Viola marble, walnut burl. Also available: Botticino marble, Rosa Peralba mar...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Salvante S1 Side Table by Piotr Dąbrowa

$5,547 / item

Salvante S1 Side Table by Piotr Dąbrowa

Located in Geneve, CH

Salvante S1 side table by Piotr Dabrowa Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Rosa Portogallo marble, Rosa Peralba marble. Also available in other marbles. Salvan...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

BBN Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

$6,700

BBN Rock Crystal Side Table by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Organic form smoky rock crystal top side table with hammered antique brass frame. the twig inspired bronze legs Create by Phoenix Gallery. Two in stock. Custom size upon request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal

Brass Side Table Signed by Lukasz Friedrich

$2,856 / item

Brass Side Table Signed by Lukasz Friedrich

By Lukas Friedrich

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass side table signed by Lukasz Friedrich. Materials: Solid Brass and Stainless steel. Brass legs gently textured and patinated Stainless top with special treatment and grey pat...

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2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Marble Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

$1,817 / item

Marble Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble side table by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marble Dimensions: 33 x 47 cm Weight: 19.1kg Low table composed of a circular envelope of treated marble, supported on four...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

$1,817 / item

Plus Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Plus side table by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marble Dimensions: 33 x 47 cm Weight: 19.1kg Low table composed of a circular envelope of treated marble, supported on four...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

$1,817 / item

Plus Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Plus side table by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marble Dimensions: 33 x 47 cm Weight: 19.1kg Low table composed of a circular envelope of treated marble, supported on four...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Column Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

$1,558 / item

Column Side Table by Joseph Vila Capdevila

Located in Geneve, CH

Column side table by Joseph Vila Capdevila.. Material: marble Dimensions: 40 x 22 x 46 cm. Weight: 15.5kg. Low table made of lacquered metal oval envelope that is supported b...

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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Yoruba 2 Side Table by Egg Designs

$2,667 / item

Yoruba 2 Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Yoruba 2 side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 38 L X 33 D X 57 H cm Materials: Composite Casting, Solid Brass, Bronze Coated Steel Founded by South Africans and life partners,...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

So Disco Side Table by Egg Designs

$23,005 / item

So Disco Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

So Disco side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L X 51 D X 52 H cm Materials: Smokey Glass, Walnut Timber, Brass, Handmade Ceramic Founded by South Africans and life partners...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Boogie Nights Side Table by Egg Designs

$13,007 / item

Boogie Nights Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Boogie Nights Side Table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 51 L X 51 D X 56 H cm Materials: Antique Copper Coated, Solid Copper, Verdigris, Handmade Ceramic Tiles Founded by South Afr...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Stellar Float Side Table by Egg Designs

$5,642 / item

Stellar Float Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Stellar Float side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 75 L X 38.5 D X 56 H cm Materials: Walnut Timber, Handmade Ceramic, Polished Brass Founded by South Africans and life partne...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Yoruba 3 Side Table by Egg Designs

$2,667 / item

Yoruba 3 Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Yoruba 3 side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 46 x 30 x 60H CM Materials: Composite Casting, Solid Brass, Bronze Coated Steel Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Trumpet Medium Side Table by Egg Designs

$6,834 / item

Trumpet Medium Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Trumpet Medium side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 38 L X 38 D X H 54 cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Hand Blown Glass Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and R...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs

$13,822 / item

Stellar Cube Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Stellar cube side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L x 56 D x 50 H cm Materials: Walnut timber, handmade Ceramic, Verdigris solid copper Founded by South Africans and life p...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Yoruba 1 Side Table by Egg Designs

$2,667 / item

Yoruba 1 Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Yoruba 1 side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 46 L x 33 D x 60 H cm Materials: Composite casting, solid brass, bronze coated steel Founded by South Africans and life partners,...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Trumpet Large Side Table by Egg Designs

$7,271 / item

Trumpet Large Side Table by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Trumpet large side table by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 38 L X 38 D X H 54 cm Materials: solid cast brass, hand blown glass. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...

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2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Side Tables in Bronze and Forged Steel, Franck Chartrain, France

$51,700 / set

Set of 3 Side Tables in Bronze and Forged Steel, Franck Chartrain, France

By Franck Chartrain

Located in Paris, FR

This wonderful set side table are handmade by Franck Chartrain, a famous French Artist-Designer. This triplet of side tables, set-up in various combinations, is able to play with th...

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2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Side Table Walnut, Square Brown The Netherlands 2019

$7,082 / item

Side Table Walnut, Square Brown The Netherlands 2019

By M.C. Escher

Located in DE MEERN, UT

The side table which consists of a top of triangles. If you look over the table on the short sides, you will see a braided pattern. The design is inspired by Escher's patterns. This ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut

20th Century Wood and Marble Top French Retour D'Egypt Style Side Table, 1960s

$2,360

20th Century Wood and Marble Top French Retour D'Egypt Style Side Table, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French side table from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in the Retour D'Egypt style, veneered in thuja root, with beech elements, richly adorned with gilded and chisell...

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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren

$3,000

Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare side table by Michael Van Beuren. Made in primavera wood, with original label and serial number. In 1937 Michael Van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

$9,600 / item

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 14 - SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 An abstract form moves organically through this unique work of art. The form ends in legs that “drip” to the floor. Solid 3/8” thick...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Iron

Charles Hollis Jones Side Table with movable Trey

$874

Charles Hollis Jones Side Table with movable Trey

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Elegant side table by legendary designer Charles Hollis Jones, featuring clear Lucite legs, polished brass accents, and a glass top. A stunning example of 1970s Hollywood Regency sty...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron

$4,532Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair Spanish Brutalist Drink Tables, wrought iron Gilt patinated brutalist Martini tables with squared top and handle, Spain, 1950s Wrought iron tables standing on four footed bases....

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron

Gong Side Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

$940 / item

Gong Side Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Gong table is a signature design by Giulio Cappellini. The round top is made of laser-cut sheet metal, connected to the base with a tubular iron leg. Gong can be disassembled an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

"cOre" capsule collection in concrete - cOre Side Table

$2,294 / item

"cOre" capsule collection in concrete - cOre Side Table

By Forma & Cemento, Sebastian Bergne

Located in Rome, Lazio

The "cOre" Side Table is a UHPC concrete piece designed by Sebastian Bergne for Forma&Cemento. Part of the "cOre" capsule collection, it takes inspiration from coring techniques used...

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2010s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

19th Century French Louis Philippe Wooden Side Cabinet Table

$1,195

19th Century French Louis Philippe Wooden Side Cabinet Table

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century French side table in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a compact cabinet form with a single door and simple architectural structure. The design emphasizes practical...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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Coffee And Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of coffee and side tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all coffee and side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 1434 antique and vintage coffee and side tables in-stock, while there are 386 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of coffee and side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco coffee and side tables are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Peter Ghyczy and Angelo Mangiarotti each produced beautiful coffee and side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee And Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $53,719 highest priced.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee And Side Tables

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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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.
What are side tables used for?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What are side tables called?
1 Answer
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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
Can a coffee table be too low?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who invented the coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

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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.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
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.
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.
What are tiny side tables called?
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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.
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.

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