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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 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
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
H 28 in W 28 in D 19 in
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
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
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
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 Honeydew, 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 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
Big Dew Drop Side Table in Aegean Blue, 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
Big Dew Drop Side Table in Watermelon Red, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Square Drop Étagère Side Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop Étagère side table by Nów
Designed by Square Drop
Dimensions: D 50.5 x W 50.5 x H 93
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Drop-Leaf Side Table Made from Mahogany
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany pedestal side table with two foldable 6.5" leaves and checkerboard pattern table top.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Drop 38 Side Table by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 38 Side Table by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 69 x D 55 x H 38 cm
Materials: Copper, Other
Other
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper, Other
Drop 52 Side Table by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 52 Side Table by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 42 x D 54 x H 52 cm
Materials: Copper, Other
Other
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper, Other
Drop 30 Side Table by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 30 Side Table by De Castelli
Dimensions: W 89 x D 59 x H 30 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel, Other
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Drop Flap Side Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid-18th century, Georgian, Chippendale Period. Mahogany Side Table Having Well
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Lane Copenhagen Drop Leaf Walnut Side Table Altavista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
drop leaf side table by Lane Altavista VA 1950s from the Copenhagen collection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Drop Leaf Lamp/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian rosewood inlaid drop leaf lamp/side table having an unusual triangular shape the
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Other
18th Century George III Mahogany Drop Flap Side Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
flaps to the sides, known as drop leaf tables, are frequently encountered but tables of this sort are
Category
Antique 18th Century Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Chestnut Drop Leaf Work Table Side Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian chestnut drop leaf work table side table with 2 drawers. Item features drop leaf
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Chestnut
20th Century Cushman Classics Farmhouse Style Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Cushman Classics Farmhouse Style Maple Drop Leaf Side Table.
Very good vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century Jacobean Low Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Jacobean low oak drop-leaf side table. Measuring 25 inches in diameter with
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mastercraft Oil Drop Lacquer Drum End / Side Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American mid-century drum-form end / side tables with four oil drop lacquer panels around
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt Danish Drop Leaf Rectangular Teak End / Side Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular teak end/side table with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Drop Leaf Side Table in Oak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drop Leaf folding side table HM5 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Looking to create a versatile
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Extending Drop Leaf Side End Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage flamed hardwood drop leaf table.
A
Category
20th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Drop Leaf Sewing Work/Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Carved Flame Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop-Leaf Sewing Work/Side Table
This gorgeous 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Baker English Regency Style Grey Lacquered Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage English Regency drop leaf side table. Featuring a beautiful grey lacquered finish
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Drawing Room Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Lamp, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room Pembroke table. An English, mahogany drop leaf side or lamp table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.94 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Danish Wooden Drop Leaf End / Side Table
By Andreas Tuck
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century wooden end / side table with a rectangular top and two drop leaves above a lower
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt Danish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Square Teak End / Side Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century square teak end/side table with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue Oval Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue and Green Painted Side Table. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 29 in W 34 in D 13.5 in
Antique Drop Leaf Sewing Table, English, Rosewood, Side, Lamp, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drop leaf sewing table. An English, rosewood side or lamp table with boxwood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 26.19 in W 20.28 in D 15.95 in
Large Mahogany Single Drawer and Banded Drop Leaf with Stretcher Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful large drop leaf side in solid mahogany with banded top. Measures 45" wide with open
Category
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.25 in W 24.5 in D 25.75 in
Solid Oak & Walnut Tapered Brass Leg Dovetailed Design Drop Front End Side Table
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Oak & Walnut Tapered Brass Leg Dovetailed Design Drop Front End Side Table
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 25 in D 18 in
Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Carved Oak Round top c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique English Drop Leaf Side Sofa Table Carved Oak Round top c1920.
Direct from England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Side Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Satinwood Inlay Triple Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Satinwood Inlay Triple Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze Ormolu. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
An Aesthetic Movement walnut drop leaf side table on four turned & incised legs
Located in London, GB
A small Aesthetic Movement Walnut drop leaf side table on four turned and incised legs united by a
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 25.6 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 21.25 in W 26 in D 20 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt Danish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Teak End / Side Tables
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century rectangular teak end/side tables with two drop leaves, supported by a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Wooden Drop Leaf End / Side Table
By Andreas Tuck
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century end / side table with a rectangular top and drop leaf extensions on either
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 23.5 in W 27.25 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XV Satinwood Inlay Triple Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Drop Leaf Triangular Side Table with Bronze Ormolu. Item
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
MCM Milo Baughman Style Brass Tear Drop Ying/Yang Coffee/Side Tables For Dia
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee/Side Tables for DIA
This coffee/side table embodies the essence of MCM design, featuring a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.5 in W 38 in D 26 in
Mini Dew Drop Resin Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Designed to be a table or a stool, the dew drop comes in a variety of colors and heights. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Side Tables
Materials
Resin
Square Drop Console Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop console table by Nów.
Designed by Square Drop.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Antique Victorian Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian drop leaf side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century English Drop Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century small oak side table with drop leaves from England. The top has a beveled edge
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Oak
English Renaissance-Style Walnut Drop Leaf Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) walnut serving / side table with two drop leaves
Category
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 17th-Century Antique Side Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning and unique early 17th-century antique drop-leaf / side table with a
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Classical Roman Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1970s vintage drop-leaf Pembroke side table in solid cherry.
Measures 32" wide (19.75" wide with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry
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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
- How does a drop leaf table work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A 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.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- How do I date a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023The 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.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are nesting side tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What are side tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Side 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, 2023The 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2023To 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 28, 2021A 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, 2024What 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, 2024No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
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