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Drop Side Table
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The drop side table brings function to your furniture – a home for your daily coffee, a table lamp
Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Drop Side Table
Drop Side Table
$1,840 / item
H 12 in W 24 in D 24 in
Drop Side Table by Idaaf Architects
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Side Table by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Solid walnut. Created
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drop Side Table by Idaaf Architects
Drop Side Table by Idaaf Architects
$3,724 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables! Exquisite Marquetry
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Late 19th Century Marquetry Drop Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite antique drop top side table with intricate inlay work on the table top and detailed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Marquetry Drop Side Table
Late 19th Century Marquetry Drop Side Table
$1,850
H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Big Dew Drop Side Table in Crystal Clear, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Penny Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Bold Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Spritz Orange, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Watermelon Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Big Dew Drop Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Drop Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop side table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 60 L X 60 D X 58 H cm Materials: Antique copper
Category

2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Steel

Drop Side Table by Egg Designs
Drop Side Table by Egg Designs
$2,793 / item
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Italian Post Modern Carrara “Tear Drop” Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s, this vintage side table is a striking example of Post Modern design, carved entirely from
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Travertine Drop Side Tables by Jean Frederic Bourdier
By Jean Frédéric Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of travetin tables with drop top and three cylindrical feet. Signed by the artist. Perfect
Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Travertine Drop Side Tables by Jean Frederic Bourdier
Pair of Travertine Drop Side Tables by Jean Frederic Bourdier
$13,132 / set
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Purple, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Purple, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Penny Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Watermelon Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Bold Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Crystal Clear Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Penny Red Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Bold Blue Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Watermelon Red Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Spritz Orange, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Crystal Clear, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Bold Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Penny Red, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Spritz Orange, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Spritz Orange, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Big Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Round Coffee Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Burnished Copper and Marble Side Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern Drop side table has a polished Emperador marble top which is positioned onto a burnished
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Small Dew Drop Side Table in Teal, Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

English Drop Leaf Rectangular Side Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
reduce the usable area as required. The piece is suitable for residential environments as a side table
Category

Vintage 1910s English Romantic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English Drop Leaf Rectangular Side Table
English Drop Leaf Rectangular Side Table
$1,504
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
19thc Barley twist Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden barley twist drop leaf table with wonderful patina. Casters are original to this piece
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19thc Barley twist Drop Leaf Side Table
19thc Barley twist Drop Leaf Side Table
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 24 in D 24 in
Stanley Georgian style drop leaf side table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stanley Georgian style drop leaf side table Height -22 1/2 Length open 38 Length closed 21 1
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Stanley Georgian style drop leaf side table
Stanley Georgian style drop leaf side table
$2,130
H 22.5 in W 27.5 in D 38 in
English Mahogany Marquetry Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, English Regency, drop-leaf, mahogany side table with symmetrical marquetry, boxwood inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

English Mahogany Marquetry Drop Leaf Side Table
English Mahogany Marquetry Drop Leaf Side Table
$2,280 Sale Price
40% Off
H 25 in W 24 in D 26 in
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Drop Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop side table for your home. Each drop side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. There are 179 variations of the antique or vintage drop side table you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop side table made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drop side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Baker Furniture Company and Achille Salvagni produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Side Table?

Prices for a drop side table start at $277 and top out at $26,492 with the average selling for $1,790.

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 Drop Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 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 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.