What are side tables used for?

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

What are nesting side tables?

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

What size should a side table be?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do end tables need to match coffee table?

End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

What is a tray top coffee table?

Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.

How much does a coffee table cost?

On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Coffee Table And Side Table

Japanese Wooden Bench

101 Copenhagen Table

Cast Bronze Side Table

Night Table Nordic

Extra Large Coffee Table

Slim Bench

French Bamboo

Mesh Bench

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

Materials

Brass

Trioh Mobler Coffee Table and Side Table

H 15 in W 47 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table and Side Tables, 1980s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Set of exquisite travertine coffee table and side tables. Finely finished table tops with inlaid

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Coffee Table and Side Tables, 1980s

H 16.54 in W 47.64 in D 24.41 in

Travertine Mid-Century Coffee Table and Side Table Set

Located in London, GB

A large coffee table and side tables. In travertine, good quality with heaps of character

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Mid-Century Coffee Table and Side Table Set

H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Tessellated Stone Coffee Table and Side Tables

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage tessellated stone coffee tables and side tables designed and manufactured in the

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Tessellated Stone Coffee Table and Side Tables

H 17.5 in W 31.5 in D 39.5 in

Custom Boutique Midcentury Coffee Table and Side Table Set with V Shaped Legs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1950s Mid-century blond teak coffee table and side table set with stepped top and V shaped

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

Materials

Wood

Custom Boutique Midcentury Coffee Table and Side Table Set with V Shaped Legs

H 21 in W 20 in D 36 in

Indian Teak Coffee Table and Side Table Set Carved with Elephants

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Indian teak coffee table and side table set carved with elephants A superb set of expertly hand

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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Indian Teak Coffee Table and Side Table Set Carved with Elephants

H 18 in W 53 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Glass and Wood Coffee or Side Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very unusual Mid-Century Modern coffee or side table. It features ebonized legs in a faux horn

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Glass and Wood Coffee or Side Table

H 18 in W 27 in D 28 in

Ebonized Wood, Glass and Chrome Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Nantucket, MA

sister piece measuring 27 x 26. Together they could make a great combination of coffee table and side

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

Materials

Chrome

Ebonized Wood, Glass and Chrome Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern

H 18 in W 45 in D 26 in

Chrome and smoked glass coffee table and side table attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Nice set of chrome tables attributed to Milo Baughman. This simple design using chrome and smoke

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

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and smoked glass coffee table and side table attributed to Milo Baughman

H 20 in W 27 in D 27 in

Contemporary Arris Side Table in Steel and Travertino

By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio

Located in London, GB

table and side table sizes, Arris is customisable in both the metal and the stone options. Dimension

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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Arris Side Table in Steel and Travertino

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Charcoal Grey Console Table with Brass Finish

Located in Paris, FR

painted in charcoal grey finish. Also available in coffee table and side table.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charcoal Grey Console Table with Brass Finish

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 16.15 in

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Steel and Travertino

By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio

Located in London, GB

table and side table sizes, Arris is customisable in both the metal and the stone options. Dimension

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Steel and Travertino

H 13.55 in W 56.7 in D 40.16 in

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Steel and Rosso Levanto

By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio

Located in London, GB

table and side table sizes, Arris is customisable in both the metal and the stone options. Dimension

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Steel and Rosso Levanto

H 13.55 in W 56.7 in D 40.16 in

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Powder Coated Metal and Verde Alpi

By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio

Located in London, GB

table and side table sizes, Arris is customisable in both the metal and the stone options. Dimension

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Arris Coffee Table in Powder Coated Metal and Verde Alpi

H 13.55 in W 56.7 in D 40.16 in

Pair of Italian Travertine and Cantilevered Glass Coffee Tables

By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

as a coffee table and side table. These tables are stunning, with 1" glass gracefully cantilevered

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20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Italian Travertine and Cantilevered Glass Coffee Tables

H 18 in W 49 in D 31 in

Square Side Table With Polished Chrome Frame & Sandstone Top by Draenert

By Peter Draenert

Located in Chicago, IL

workshops. The main emphasis of the collection is on dining tables, coffee tables and side tables as well

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Sandstone, Chrome

Square Side Table With Polished Chrome Frame & Sandstone Top by Draenert

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Compose Side Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct

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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Compose Side Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

H 6.89 in Dm 23.04 in

Compose Coffee Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct

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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Compose Coffee Table, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic

H 6.89 in Dm 30.91 in

Gotham Black Coffee Table, Designed by Leonardi & Marinelli, Made in Italy

By Leonardi & Marinelli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gotham table collection, with its simple form, is made of a console, coffee table and side table. The

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Gotham Black Coffee Table, Designed by Leonardi & Marinelli, Made in Italy

H 13 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in

Mano Side Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

is available in the coffee table and side table version, for a distinctive, is eternal. Domkapa

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Mano Side Table by Domkapa

H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Organic Modern Rattan Coffee Table & Side Table Style Ficks Reed, Pair

By Ficks Reed

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Organic Modern rattan coffee table and side table in the style of Ficks Reed. We

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Organic Modern Rattan Coffee Table & Side Table Style Ficks Reed, Pair

H 16.25 in W 50 in D 24 in

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct lightness. Compose

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 19.69 in

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Brass Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

different finishes. Please contact us. Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Compose Side Table Smoked Oak Brass Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 19.69 in

Compose Side Table White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

. Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct lightness

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Compose Side Table White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 19.69 in

Compose Coffee Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct lightness. Compose

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Compose Coffee Table Smoked Oak Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 27.56 in

Compose Coffee Table Smoked Oak Brass Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

finishes. Please contact us. Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Compose Coffee Table Smoked Oak Brass Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 27.56 in

Compose Coffee Table Warm White Oak Chrome by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

finishes. Please contact us. Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Compose Coffee Table Warm White Oak Chrome by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 27.56 in

Compose Coffee Table White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

. Stylish coffee table and side table with a unique combination of wood and metal for a distinct lightness

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Compose Coffee Table White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic

H 19.3 in Dm 27.56 in

Minimalist Square Coffee Table in Walnut Veneer, Table by Joel Escalona

By NONO

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Minimalist square coffee table in walnut veneer, table by Joel Escalona The Basilica Tables

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Square Coffee Table in Walnut Veneer, Table by Joel Escalona

H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Minimalist Square Side Table In Walnut Veneer, Nightstand by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Minimalist Square Side Table In Walnut Veneer, Nightstand by Joel Escalona The Basilica Tables

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2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Square Side Table In Walnut Veneer, Nightstand by Joel Escalona

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Gotham Black Console Table, Designed by Leonardi & Marinelli, Made in Italy

By Leonardi & Marinelli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gotham table collection, with its simple form, is made of a console, coffee table and side table. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass

Gotham Black Console Table, Designed by Leonardi & Marinelli, Made in Italy

H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Restored Child Size Floating "Ladder" Rattan Coffee & Side Table Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare child-size floating "Jacob's Ladder" coffee table and side table pair set featuring a unique

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Child Size Floating "Ladder" Rattan Coffee & Side Table Set

H 16 in W 10 in D 18 in

Mano Center Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

is available in the coffee table and side table version, for a distinctive, is eternal. Domkapa

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Mano Center Table by Domkapa

H 12.21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Roger CAPRON Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris France 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in leucate, FR

—which ranges from coffee tables and side tables to jugs and vases—was thought to be cliché in France and

Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Roger CAPRON Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris France 1960s

H 11.03 in Dm 30.52 in

Round Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

sense of authenticity and allowing your design to endure. Mano is also available in the coffee table

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Round Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

H 29.53 in Dm 55.12 in

Oval Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

of authenticity and allowing your design to endure. Mano is also available in the coffee table and

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Oval Mano Dining Table by Domkapa

H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in

Oak Art Table Unseen Force #27 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Art Table Unseen Force #27 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Base

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #59: Coffee Table Sculpture, Solid Oak

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #59: Coffee Table Sculpture, Solid Oak

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #45: Art-Integrated Oak Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #45: Art-Integrated Oak Coffee Table Sculptural coffee table made of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #45: Art-Integrated Oak Coffee Table

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Sculptural Harmony Unseen Force #47: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Harmony Unseen Force #47: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Oak Elegance Unseen Force #35 Joel Escalona's Artistic Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Elegance Unseen Force #35 Joel Escalona's Artistic Coffee Table

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Decor Masterpiece Unseen Force #17 Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Decor Masterpiece Unseen Force #17 Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Black granite "Negro Zimbabwe"

By Techxture

Located in Nelas, PT

importance of object scaling and user experience. Voxels coffee tables and side tables are transformed into

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Black granite "Negro Zimbabwe"

H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese Green Marble "Verde Viana"

By Techxture

Located in Nelas, PT

importance of object scaling and user experience. Voxels coffee tables and side tables are transformed into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese Green Marble "Verde Viana"

H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese White Marble "Pele de Tigre"

By Techxture

Located in Nelas, PT

importance of object scaling and user experience. Voxels coffee tables and side tables are transformed into

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese White Marble "Pele de Tigre"

H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Solid Oak Unseen Force #63: Joel Escalona's Masterful Coffee Table Sculpture

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Oak Unseen Force #63: Joel Escalona's Masterful Coffee Table Sculpture

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Unseen Force #60: Solid Wood Coffee Table, Joel Escalona's Decorative Artistry

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Force Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unseen Force #60: Solid Wood Coffee Table, Joel Escalona's Decorative Artistry

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Artisan Oak Unseen Force #54: Coffee Table Art by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Artisan Oak Unseen Force #54: Coffee Table Art by Joel Escalona Sculptural coffee table made of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Artisan Oak Unseen Force #54: Coffee Table Art by Joel Escalona

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Solid Wood Decor Unseen Force #56: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Solid Wood Decor Unseen Force #56: Joel Escalona's Oak Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Elegance Unseen Force #53: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Artful Oak Unseen Force #41: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Artful Oak Unseen Force #41: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Sculptural Design

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #49: Solid Wood Sculpture, Coffee Table Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #49: Solid Wood Sculpture, Coffee Table Art

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Solid Wood Unseen Force #46: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Artistic Craft

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Solid Wood Unseen Force #46: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Artistic Craft

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Decorative Art Unseen Force #42: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Decorative Art Unseen Force #42: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood Coffee Table

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Solid Oak Canvas Unseen Force #43: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Artistic

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Oak Canvas Unseen Force #43: Joel Escalona's Coffee Table, Artistic

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #39 Coffee Table Art, Solid Wood Decor

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #39 Coffee Table Art, Solid Wood Decor

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Unseen Force #38 Solid Oak Coffee Table, Joel Escalona's Art Piece

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unseen Force #38 Solid Oak Coffee Table, Joel Escalona's Art Piece

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Solid Wood Mastery Unseen Force #34 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Mastery Unseen Force #34 Joel Escalona's Coffee Table Art

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #37 Artisan Oak Coffee Table, Decor Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #37 Artisan Oak Coffee Table, Decor Art

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #31 Solid Oak Coffee Table, Sculptural Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico

Coffee Tables and Side Tables, design by Joel Escalona for NONO When Tables Talk Art In the spirit of

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #31 Solid Oak Coffee Table, Sculptural Art

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

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Coffee Table And Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table and side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each coffee table and side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 1434 options for an antique or vintage coffee table and side table now, or shop our selection of 386 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table and side table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A coffee table and side table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Andrianna Shamaris, Peter Ghyczy and Angelo Mangiarotti each produced at least one beautiful coffee table and side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Coffee Table And Side Table?

A coffee table and side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $53,719.

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 Coffee Table And Side Table

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.
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.
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.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
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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.
What size should a coffee table be?
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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.
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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What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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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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Do end tables need to match coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
What is a tray top coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
How much does a coffee table cost?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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