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Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Ulin Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Ulin Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Ulin Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed Ulin wood cylinder side table. Also known as Iron wood. Charred sanded and sealed and

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ulin Wood Side Table or Stool
Andrianna Shamaris Ulin Wood Side Table or Stool

Andrianna Shamaris Ulin Wood Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed Ulin wood cylinder side table or stool. Also known as Iron wood. Charred sanded and

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful reclaimed teak wood cylinder side table or stool. Bleached to a bone finish and carved

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Round Side Table
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Round Side Table

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Round Side Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Stamford, CT

Resin, bronze finish Brutalist cylindrical side table by Adrian Pearsall.

Category

Vintage 1960s End Tables

Curvy Cylinder Organic Teak Side Tables
Curvy Cylinder Organic Teak Side Tables

Curvy Cylinder Organic Teak Side Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

Curvy cylinder organic teak side tables. Naturally bleached by the sun for coloration and waxed

Category

20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Burl Round Side Table
Modern Burl Round Side Table

Modern Burl Round Side Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Burl round side table, a unique midcentury inspired cylindrical side table wrapped in burl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Cylindrical Brazilian Modern Side Tables in Jacaranda Wood
Cylindrical Brazilian Modern Side Tables in Jacaranda Wood

Cylindrical Brazilian Modern Side Tables in Jacaranda Wood

Located in Astoria, NY

tables are cylindrical in form with a cut-out handle on each side. They are in good vintage condition and

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Pair of Modern Burl Round Side Tables
Pair of Modern Burl Round Side Tables

Pair of Modern Burl Round Side Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Burl round side table, a unique midcentury inspired cylindrical side table wrapped in burl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cylinder Teak Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cylinder Teak Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cylinder Teak Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed teak wood side table hand carved into this beautiful shape whilst respecting the organic

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Cylindrical Prewar Oak Side Table/Liquor Cabinet with Tray
Cylindrical Prewar Oak Side Table/Liquor Cabinet with Tray

Cylindrical Prewar Oak Side Table/Liquor Cabinet with Tray

Located in Opole, PL

Prewar oak side table/liquor cabinet with tray We present you an oak Rococo Revivial table

Category

Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Side Table - Cylindrical Occasional Sycamore Circa 1930
Art Deco Side Table - Cylindrical Occasional Sycamore Circa 1930

Art Deco Side Table - Cylindrical Occasional Sycamore Circa 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Art Deco Sycamore Cylindrical Occasional Table. Circa 1930 Standing on a raised base with a

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pace Attributed Stainless Steel And Marble Cylinder Round Side Tables
Pace Attributed Stainless Steel And Marble Cylinder Round Side Tables

Pace Attributed Stainless Steel And Marble Cylinder Round Side Tables

By Pace Collection

Located in North Miami, FL

These chic side cylinder tables attributed to Pace have original marble tops in champagne and cream

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

American Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Chrome Side Table or Pedestal
American Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Chrome Side Table or Pedestal

American Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Chrome Side Table or Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

in lustrous chrome, it would be perfect as a side table in a contemporary or Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Bleached and carved into a minimalist cylinder whilst

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Bleached and carved into a minimalist cylinder whilst

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

Andrianna Shamaris Cylinder Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural hourglass side table or stool. Bleached and then finished with a light white wash

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Cylinder Table
Mid-Century Cylinder Table

Mid-Century Cylinder Table

Located in Miami, FL

A Very Sleek Mid-Century Stainless Steel Cylinder Table with Glass Top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Brass Coated Cylinder Table
Brass Coated Cylinder Table

Brass Coated Cylinder Table

By Bridges over Time Originals

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice metal cylinder table with a brass coated finish. The table has a surface dimension of 14 by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Modernist Cylinder Tables
Pair Modernist Cylinder Tables

Pair Modernist Cylinder Tables

By Karl Springer

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of mid 20th century cylinder pedestal tables in a bleached & cerused vellum color finish to

Category

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

Cylindrical Fractured Resin Side Table by Pierre Giraudon, French, circa 1960
Cylindrical Fractured Resin Side Table by Pierre Giraudon, French, circa 1960

Cylindrical Fractured Resin Side Table by Pierre Giraudon, French, circa 1960

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in New York, NY

A cylindrical fractured resin side table by Pierre Giraudon, French, circa 1960. This ultra chic

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Cylinder Accent Table
Mid Century Cylinder Accent Table

Mid Century Cylinder Accent Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A cylindrical form round Nero Marquina marble top accent table with a reeded frame. Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

1970s Modern Henredon Scene 2 Olive Burl Wood Cylinder Form Side Tables -Pair
1970s Modern Henredon Scene 2 Olive Burl Wood Cylinder Form Side Tables -Pair

1970s Modern Henredon Scene 2 Olive Burl Wood Cylinder Form Side Tables -Pair

By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are always a personal favorite! These are Henredon Scene 2 olive burl side tables. Not only

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique Neo Classical Style Cylinder Table
Antique Neo Classical Style Cylinder Table

Antique Neo Classical Style Cylinder Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique neo classical style carved oak cylinder table / pedestal with swag carvings, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cylindrical Red Laminate Drum Table
Vintage Cylindrical Red Laminate Drum Table

Vintage Cylindrical Red Laminate Drum Table

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage cylindrical red-orange laminate drum table. Year: 1970s Origin: USA Style: Mid

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Brass Coated Table Slanted Angle Cylinder
Brass Coated Table Slanted Angle Cylinder

Brass Coated Table Slanted Angle Cylinder

By Brueton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brass coated heavy steel slanted angle table. It is extremely heavy and well made. The brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cylindrical  Accent Table
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cylindrical  Accent Table

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cylindrical Accent Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cylindrical Accent Table, apparently unmarked. 18" H x 18" Diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Bleached Parchment Finish Wood Cylinder Pedestal Table
Bleached Parchment Finish Wood Cylinder Pedestal Table

Bleached Parchment Finish Wood Cylinder Pedestal Table

Located in Rochester, NY

A bleached wood veneer cylinder pedestal table with a pale parchment stained finish. Circa 1970

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Cylindrical Occasional Tables.
Pair of Art Deco Cylindrical Occasional Tables.

Pair of Art Deco Cylindrical Occasional Tables.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Art Deco cylindrical mahogany and rosewood occsional tables. Each bears a conforming

Category

Vintage 1930s Side Tables

Materials

Vitrolite, Mahogany, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cylinder Table
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cylinder Table

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cylinder Table

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely Danish modern rosewood cylinder table. Wonderful top graining. I have two of these available

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table Enhance your living space with our

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table with Book Matched Top
Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table with Book Matched Top

Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table with Book Matched Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully grained rosewood cylinder table with 4 part book matched grain top. Solid well built

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Mid Century Burl Cylinder Table, Attr. to M. Baughman
Mid Century Burl Cylinder Table, Attr. to M. Baughman

Mid Century Burl Cylinder Table, Attr. to M. Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Marietta, GA

Classic, burl cylinder table, attr. to Milo Baughman. Dating from the 70s, with a new glass top

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Cylindrical Pair of Pencil Reed Bamboo Rattan Drum Tables
Cylindrical Pair of Pencil Reed Bamboo Rattan Drum Tables

Cylindrical Pair of Pencil Reed Bamboo Rattan Drum Tables

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in North Miami, FL

cylindrical drum tables are fully clad in pencil reed bamboo rattan. Stunning yet Minimalist for any decor or

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Oak Cylinder Tables by Milo Baughman for Henredon
Pair of Oak Cylinder Tables by Milo Baughman for Henredon

Pair of Oak Cylinder Tables by Milo Baughman for Henredon

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Oak Cylinder Tables by Milo Baughman for Henredon. Book Matched Rift Oak Cylinder End or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Continental Mahogany Cylinder Commode
Continental Mahogany Cylinder Commode

Continental Mahogany Cylinder Commode

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental mahogany cylinder commode with a marble top, made fourth quarter of the 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lacquered Cylinder Shelf Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Lacquered Cylinder Shelf Table in the Style of Karl Springer

Lacquered Cylinder Shelf Table in the Style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Rochester, NY

lacquered large cylinder pedestal side table with central cut-out open shelf compartment.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe Attributed
Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe Attributed

Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe Attributed

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual, yet very elegant, glass and brass end table with three legs, center glass cylinder

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table Attributed to Dorothy Thorpe
Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table Attributed to Dorothy Thorpe

Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table Attributed to Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual, yet very elegant, glass and brass end table with three legs, center glass cylinder

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe, Attributed
Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe, Attributed

Illuminated Brass and Glass Cylindrical End Table, Dorothy Thorpe, Attributed

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual, yet very elegant, glass and brass end table with three legs, center glass cylinder

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Milo Baughman Attributed End Table Cylindrical Burl with Glass Top
Milo Baughman Attributed End Table Cylindrical Burl with Glass Top

Milo Baughman Attributed End Table Cylindrical Burl with Glass Top

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual cylindrical burl-wood and brass table base with glass top. I was not able to identify maker

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut And Brass Cylinder Form Drum Tables -Pair
Mid-Century Modern Walnut And Brass Cylinder Form Drum Tables -Pair

Mid-Century Modern Walnut And Brass Cylinder Form Drum Tables -Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an exceptional pair of mid-century modern walnut and brass cylinder form side or drum

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Intrex / Habitat Burl Side Table
Intrex / Habitat Burl Side Table

Intrex / Habitat Burl Side Table

By Habitat International, Intrex

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A cylindrical burl veneer rolling side table by Intrex / Habitat. Stunning bookmatched veneer work

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of Burl Wood Cylinder Drum Tables, Henredon Scene Two, after Milo Baughman
Pair of Burl Wood Cylinder Drum Tables, Henredon Scene Two, after Milo Baughman

Pair of Burl Wood Cylinder Drum Tables, Henredon Scene Two, after Milo Baughman

By Henredon

Located in Decatur, GA

Exquisite pair of round drum tables in book matched burled olivewood with ebony trim detail and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Ebony, Olive, Burl

Round Black Marble Side Table, Portugal, Contemporary
Round Black Marble Side Table, Portugal, Contemporary

Round Black Marble Side Table, Portugal, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Portuguese round Sahara Noir black marble side table with cylindrical base. Smooth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Glossy Coral Lacquered Modern Drum Side Table
Glossy Coral Lacquered Modern Drum Side Table

Glossy Coral Lacquered Modern Drum Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Eye catching cylinder shaped side or accent table. Table is freshly finished in an unbelievably

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Steve Chase Grasscloth Side Tables.
Pair of Steve Chase Grasscloth Side Tables.

Pair of Steve Chase Grasscloth Side Tables.

Located in Amarillo, TX

Cool pair of side tables of cylindrical form with a cutout creating a lower shelf. Floats over a

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Plastered Side Tables, Set of 2
Postmodern Plastered Side Tables, Set of 2

Postmodern Plastered Side Tables, Set of 2

Located in Asheville, NC

Circa 1993 plaster textured over wood bases and wood cylinder with beveled glass top side tables

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table or Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table or Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table or Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian cylindrical shaped mahogany side table with a cupboard base. It’s quite an

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Cylinder Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cylinder side table for your home. Each cylinder side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 168 options for an antique or vintage cylinder side table now, or shop our selection of 90 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cylinder side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cylinder side table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris, De Sede and Habitat each produced at least one beautiful cylinder side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cylinder Side Table?

Prices for a cylinder side table start at $100 and top out at $266,000 with the average selling for $2,542.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered —  find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.

Questions About Cylinder Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.