What are low tables called?

Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Why are console tables so low?

Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a nightstand and a night table?

The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

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Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Black Ash Night Table

$2,250

Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Black Ash Night Table

By Manjiro Design

Located in brooklyn, NY

Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner aprons create a contrasting profile that wraps these low night tables. Made from reclaimed 100 + year old wormy black ash, adorned with custo...

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2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Multi-Level Modern Travertine End Table

$950

Multi-Level Modern Travertine End Table

By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks

Located in Chicago, IL

It would work perfectly as an end table in a Living Room, Great Room or Family Room, or even as a low night table next to a sleek low modern bed in a Primary Bedroom.

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2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

20th Large Spanish Nightstand or Low Console Table with Drawer

$2,475

20th Large Spanish Nightstand or Low Console Table with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish nightstand or console table with one drawer and iron hardware. The table has a beautiful carved drawer with original iron pull. Beautiful table that you can use ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Iron

Low Georgian Style Mahogany Chest/Nightstand or End Table

$1,250

Low Georgian Style Mahogany Chest/Nightstand or End Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

English George III Chippendale style small mahogany chest of drawers with plate handles. The chest has three dovetail drawers on bracket feet. This functional little chest is a grea...

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20th Century Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Heavy Pine Low Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets

$1,242 / set

A Pair of Heavy Pine Low Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Heavy Pine Low Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets These are a good quality pair of tables, the tops are square and they have a slightly bowed front which has a long drawer a...

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Vintage 1960s Country Night Stands

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Pine

Low Slung Asian End Tables or Night Stands

$1,450 / set

Low Slung Asian End Tables or Night Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Low Slung Asian Tables, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as nightstands, or pushed together to form a coffee...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco to MCM Low Asymmetrical Nightstands or End Tables a Pair

$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off

Vintage Art Deco to MCM Low Asymmetrical Nightstands or End Tables a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage Art Deco to MCM or Mid-Century Modern low asymmetrical nightstands or end tables, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so wi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Night Stands

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Plastic, Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Pair Low Profile Square Marble Top Side End Tables Stand MINT

$2,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair Low Profile Square Marble Top Side End Tables Stand MINT

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Pair Low Profile Square Marble Top Side End Tables Stands MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

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low table by Guglielmo Ulrich

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H 20.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in

low table by Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in New York, NY

low table with drawer and Ulrich signature stamp

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Vintage 1930s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Parchment Paper

19th Century Low Console Tables or Nightstand in Mahogany

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H 26 in W 30 in D 14.75 in

19th Century Low Console Tables or Nightstand in Mahogany

Located in Miami, FL

19th century low console table or nightstand in mahogany Low table Console table Nightstand Side table End table.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Night Stands

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Mahogany

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto Large Grey Oak Ebe Low Table

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H 22.45 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto Large Grey Oak Ebe Low Table

By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto in 1996, the Ebe low table is a sleek, classic example of Italian design. Constructed from grey oak, the table sits on a slimline...

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1990s Italian Modern Night Stands

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Oak

19th Century Low Pair of Console Tables or Nightstands in Mahogany

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H 26 in W 30 in D 14.75 in

19th Century Low Pair of Console Tables or Nightstands in Mahogany

Located in Miami, FL

19th century low pair of console tables or nightstands in mahogany Price per item. Low table Console table Nightstand Side table End table.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Night Stands

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Mahogany

19th Century Low Pair of Console Tables or Nightstands in Mahogany

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H 26 in W 30 in D 14.75 in

19th Century Low Pair of Console Tables or Nightstands in Mahogany

Located in Miami, FL

19th century low pair of console tables or nightstands in mahogany Price per item. Low table Console table Nightstand Side table End table.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Night Stands

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Mahogany

Italian 19th Century Nightstand Table with Painted Decor, Drawers and Low Shelf

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H 29 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

Italian 19th Century Nightstand Table with Painted Decor, Drawers and Low Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Italian nightstand table with painted decor, three drawers and lower shelf. This Italian nightstand table features a rectangular top adorned with a charming painted sc...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands

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Wood

Pair Frame Leg Low Profile One Drawer Rosewood Danish Mid Century Night Stands

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H 22 in W 19 in D 16 in

Pair Frame Leg Low Profile One Drawer Rosewood Danish Mid Century Night Stands

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Frame Leg Low Profile One Drawer Rosewood Danish Mid Century Night Stands End Tables MINT!

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Low Painted Chinese Chests

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H 33.5 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Low Painted Chinese Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: DVA046 Keywords: Chests, cabinet, side table, low, bedside, night stand

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Italian Low Night Stand Tables in Maple and Brass 1970s Tommaso Barbi Design

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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in

Italian Low Night Stand Tables in Maple and Brass 1970s Tommaso Barbi Design

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian low night stand tables in maple and brass 1970s Tommaso Barbi Design.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Chinese Low Tray Table Nightstands

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H 15 in W 25 in D 19 in

Chinese Low Tray Table Nightstands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of chic Chinese low tray tables with hand-hammered brass trays. Fronted by a single drawer with a decorative brass pull. These tables were commissioned by Bill Meyers Inc. of Be...

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Pair of Brutalist Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

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H 21.86 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Brutalist Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands or large low tables with one drawer , iron hardware and low shelve. The table has beautiful carved drawers with original iron pull and really...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

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H 21.66 in W 29.14 in D 17.13 in

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands or large low tables with one drawer , iron hardware and low shelve. The table has beautiful carved drawers with original iron pull and really...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Walnut

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

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H 26.78 in W 35.24 in D 15.56 in

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Spanish nightstands or console table with one drawer and iron hardware. The table has beautiful carved drawers with original iron pull. Beautiful tables that y...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Iron

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

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H 24.81 in W 20.28 in D 15.36 in

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands or console table with one drawer and iron hardware. The table has beautiful carved drawers with original iron pull. Beautiful tables that y...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Iron

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

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H 21.46 in W 20.28 in D 12.8 in

20th Pair of Large Spanish Nightstands or Low Console Tables with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of Spanish nightstands or console table with one drawer and iron hardware. The table has beautiful carved drawers with original iron pull. Beautiful tables that you...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Walnut

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto Large Grey Oak Ebe Low Table, Set of 2

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H 22.45 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto Large Grey Oak Ebe Low Table, Set of 2

By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto in 1996, the Ebe low table is a sleek, classic example of Italian design. Constructed from grey oak, the tables sit on a slimli...

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1990s Italian Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bedside Table with Double Doors and Low Drawer

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H 22 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bedside Table with Double Doors and Low Drawer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bedside table from the 19th century, with double doors and low drawer. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this bedside table features a rectangul...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

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Wood

Anglo Indian Night Stand Silver Clad a Pair

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H 19 in W 17 in D 12 in

Anglo Indian Night Stand Silver Clad a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo Indian night stand silver clad a pair. Vintage Anglo-Indian silver wrapped clad side low tables, night stands or occasional table with a drawer.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Night Stands

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Silver

Handsome Pair of Henredon Asian Campaign Bachelors Chest, Mid-Century Modern

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H 20 in W 39 in D 18 in

Handsome Pair of Henredon Asian Campaign Bachelors Chest, Mid-Century Modern

By Henredon

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This wonderful pair can be used as low night stands or side tables or stacked on top of each other as a tall chest of drawers.

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Inspired Low End Tables/Night Stands with Streamline Design

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H 22 in W 33 in D 21.75 in

Pair of Art Deco Inspired Low End Tables/Night Stands with Streamline Design

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of ebonized mahogany wood end tables or night stands with brown walnut drawer fronts.

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20th Century American Art Deco Night Stands

Low Oak Bedside Tables - PBT2

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H 19.3 in W 21.26 in D 13.39 in

Low Oak Bedside Tables - PBT2

Located in Wrexham, GB

Matching pair of low oak bedside tables with two working drawers and floral carving on each side.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Pair of Low Antique Chinese Side Tables

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H 22 in W 35.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Low Antique Chinese Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Antique Chinese Trunk Side Tables, Circa 1930's
Original Brown Reddish Lacquer with Two Doors

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Low Danish Side Table with Open Shelf (Sold Individually)

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H 17 in W 23.5 in D 14 in

Low Danish Side Table with Open Shelf (Sold Individually)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak mid-century Scandinavian side tables. Sold individually.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Pair of French Macassar Ebony and Marble Low Bedside Tables

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H 21.5 in W 19.5 in D 13 in

Pair of French Macassar Ebony and Marble Low Bedside Tables

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 1950'S French Macassar Ebony and Ebonized Two-Drawer Low Tables with Black Marble Tops.

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Vintage 1940s French Night Stands

Materials

Macassar, Wood, Ebony

19th Century Chinese Low Tables / Stools with Woven Leather Tops

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H 13 in W 21 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Low Tables / Stools with Woven Leather Tops

Located in New York, NY

They work perfectly as night tables or low side tables. Priced and sold individually,.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pair of Modernist Grey Cerused End Tables with Carrera Marble Tops

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H 19.5 in W 22 in D 18 in

Pair of Modernist Grey Cerused End Tables with Carrera Marble Tops

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of mahogany low end tables or night stands in grey cerused finish and with Carrera marble inset tops.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers (from Established & Sons)

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H 28.25 in W 43 in D 20 in

Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers (from Established & Sons)

Located in New York, NY

Other pieces available in this collection are a night table, long low cabinet and a wall unit.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Iron Hardware

$2,250 / set

H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 11.62 in

20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Drawer and Iron Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with carved drawer and iron hardware Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or table ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table

$980 / item

H 17.7 in Dm 15.8 in

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table

Located in St Petersburg, US

IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table

$1,748 / item

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 16.93 in

Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Console Table with Fluted Legs

$2,760

H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 11.62 in

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Console Table with Fluted Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th century carved Spanish console with fluted legs and a two drawers with hardware This table with character is of rare narrow depth. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroq...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

AUREA Side Table, Travertine Stone Bespoke Accent Table, End Table, Coffee Table

$1,170 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 13.8 in

AUREA Side Table, Travertine Stone Bespoke Accent Table, End Table, Coffee Table

Located in St Petersburg, US

‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium beige travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial weight ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stone, Marble

20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawers and Solomonic Legs

$3,150 / set

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawers and Solomonic Legs

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with carved drawer and iron hardware Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or table l...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

$3,600

H 29.5 in W 43.5 in D 11.88 in

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

An early 20th century Spanish walnut console table sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid walnut, the table features a narrow rectangular top above two carved drawers decora...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

$2,137Sale Price|25% Off

H 29.34 in W 31.5 in D 11.23 in

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

By Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. We have a matching piece you can see in the last picture...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Carved Light Walnut Wood Console Table with Three Drawers

$3,240

H 28.55 in W 52.76 in D 11.42 in L 28.55 in

Antique Spanish Carved Light Walnut Wood Console Table with Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant antique console table of Spanish origin, crafted from solid wood and adorned with finely hand-carved details. Its traditional design features three front drawers with wrought...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Travertine Side Table 'BOND"

$1,874 / item

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Travertine Side Table 'BOND"

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

The BOND Side Table in beige travertine evokes timeless simplicity with its sleek, modern design. Crafted from premium black natural stone, this sophisticated design piece is defined...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Trio No 2 Travertine Side Table

$1,748 / item

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Trio No 2 Travertine Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № II beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tra...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century

$923Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 13 in

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century

Located in Valencia, VC

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century Produced in Spain during the mid-20th century, this side table is an example of the Castilian Baroque Re...

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

Materials

Wood

Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, 1900s

$2,250

H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish console table with two carved drawers, with iron handles that stand on four legs in the shape of domed columns and in turn carved with straight lines. These four legs are joi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

New Modern Side Table in Travertine Marble creator Ivan Colominas

$10,810 / item

H 14.18 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

New Modern Side Table in Travertine Marble creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

Travertine marble coffee table. Size: 75 (top diameter) x 36 (height) cm - round top -, 29.5 (top) x 14.2 (base) in., smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Large by the Spanish D...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

$3,360

H 29.73 in W 48.63 in D 12.6 in

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Baroque furniture with a single piece top. It has a rich lustrous patina. The thick single plank walnut top with fine figuring. The front fitted with two short drawers decor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet

$3,895

H 30 in W 31.5 in D 20 in

Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest or dresser cabinet of patinated mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating b...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

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$4,659

H 6.3 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...

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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks

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Marble

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

$2,505 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$9,454 / item

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Organic Modern Daybeds

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"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

$2,052 / item

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

"Fit Side Table" by Josep Vila Capdevila in Cream Treated Travertine

$1,607 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

"Fit Side Table" by Josep Vila Capdevila in Cream Treated Travertine

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Fit Side Table is a sculptural side table crafted from solid travertine. Composed of five precisely cut stone elements, its construction reveals a careful balance between geometr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

$1,005

H 13.78 in W 28.75 in D 13.59 in

1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

Located in Labrit, Landes

French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

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Louis XVI Style Carved White Oak Nightstand with 3 drawers

$1,598

H 26.5 in W 28 in D 21 in

Louis XVI Style Carved White Oak Nightstand with 3 drawers

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Louis XVI style 3 drawer nightstand in a beautiful natural white oak finish. The elegant design of this Louis XVI nightstand features intricate detailing and craftsmanship that exude...

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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Oak

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door

$2,900 / set

H 30.52 in W 15.16 in D 13.47 in

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...

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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

On Hold|~~$6,800~~

H 31.25 in W 53 in D 29.5 in

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

By Alfonso Marina

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by Alfonso Marina. For over 50 years Marina has created the highest quality timeless pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Baroque Period Giltwood Mirror

$2,500

H 41.25 in W 36 in D 3 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Period Giltwood Mirror

Located in Forney, TX

This exceptionally carved Baroque period Italian mirrored mercury glass giltwood wall hanging / mantel mirror captures the reason why we love European antiques so much. Nothing adds ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,195

H 41 in W 48 in D 21 in

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled sides and drawer fronts with hand carvings of garlands and cornucopia. Its three dr...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Side Table Hall or Console Oak Table Spanish Colonial Revival, circa 1890

$1,965Sale Price|33% Off

H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in

Side Table Hall or Console Oak Table Spanish Colonial Revival, circa 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Spanish hall side or console table. Handsome and practical. Spanish Colonial revival, circa 1890 Twisted carved legs. Good condition. Shipping: L81 P41 H96 21 Kg.

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Antique 1890s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century

$5,942

H 70.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Rustic cabinet, travail populaire, art populaire, folk art, primitive, 19th century This rustic travail populaire cabinet, handcrafted from solid wood in France around 1800, embodie...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka

$9,004Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.35 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in

Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive Dutch Renaissance cabinet, known as a Gelderse kussenkast, was crafted around 1750 and stands firmly in the tradition of Dutch cabinetmaking. The piece is made entire...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

$23,850Sale Price|63% Off

H 104.5 in W 94.25 in D 26.25 in

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very large and impressive Austrian-German 19th century finely carved walnut figural Black-Forest "Hunting" credenza Bibliothèque (Bookacase). The intricately carved two-part body, ...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Low Night Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the low night table you’re looking for. A low night table — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect low night table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A low night table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular.

Finding the Right Night-stands for You

Nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often just small bedside tables, are traditionally designed with functionality in mind. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. The antique and vintage nightstands in so many homes today are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom.

A nightstand is mainly used to store or support objects that may be needed at night, such as a phone, a book or a small carafe of water. But this table can easily be personalized. "I’ve got a huge vintage lamp, and when I’m lucky, I’ll have fresh flowers in a bud vase," Chicago interior designer Summer Thornton tells 1stDibs about styling a nightstand.

Whether you take a minimalist approach to bedside table decor or prefer a set of two nightstands topped with stacks of books and other essentials that you'd like to have at arm's length — this furniture can also change the look and feel of a bedroom, rendering any interior more comfortable and cozy.

Practicality plays a prominent role in perfecting your bedside space, but the decision to furnish your bedroom with a cherrywood mid-century modern nightstand or an antique mahogany piece can have an impact on how you start your day.

Take the first step in setting the perfect tone of your morning — find vintage Art Deco nightstands, burl-wood nightstands, oak nightstands, three-drawer nightstands and other nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Low Night Table

What are low tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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.
Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a nightstand and a night table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

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