What are side tables used for?

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

What are nesting side tables?

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

What size should a side table be?

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

What are side tables called?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

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

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

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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.

What is a tall side table called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

Eclectic Side Table

French Furniture 1940s And 1950s

Perler Design

Turned Wood Table

1950s French Provincial Furniture

Georgian Architecture

Oak Wine Table

Middle Eastern Table

Unique Nightstand

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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Kyoto Side Table by Shiro Kumarata - Memphis Milano

$9,875

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Eclectic Inlaid Mahogany Side Table, ca. 1900s

Located in Astoria, NY

Eclectic style inlaid mahogany side table, with Victorian, Federal, and mid-century elements, with

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Eclectic Inlaid Mahogany Side Table, ca. 1900s

$750 Sale Price

21% Off

H 27.5 in W 29 in D 21 in

Italian Carlo Rampazzi Inlay Table by Colombostile from "Eclectic Collection"

By Carlo Rampazzi, Colombostile

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Carlo Rampazzi Inlay Table by Colombostile from "Eclectic Collection" Offered for sale

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Carlo Rampazzi Inlay Table by Colombostile from "Eclectic Collection"

$1,500 Sale Price

46% Off

H 22.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Vintage Boho Plaster Twist Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

boho, coastal, or eclectic interiors, this twist side table brings an artistic edge that effortlessly

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Boho Plaster Twist Side Table

$1,250

H 22 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

21st Century Book Side Table in Wood

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

A decorative side table with a symbolic shape. This small table with dark bronzed finish and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Book Side Table in Wood

$6,817 / item

H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Portuguese Gilded Carving Side Table with Marble Top

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

interiors, functioning as a side table or decorative console, revealing the refinement and craftsmanship of

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Gilded Carving Side Table with Marble Top

$954

H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 13 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in medium dark oak. The bases are

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

$2,737

H 21.26 in Dm 19.69 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in dark oak. The bases are generally

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

$1,485

H 20.87 in Dm 19.3 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in medium dark oak. The bases are

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

$1,365

H 20.48 in Dm 19.3 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table of pedestal from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in brown oak. The bases

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

$948

H 28.35 in Dm 14.97 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning French side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in oak

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

$1,187

H 29.14 in Dm 17.72 in

Dutch brutalist wabi sabi carved tree root side table or coffee table, 1960s

By George Nakashima

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous carved side table from The Netherlands. These asian revival tree trunk root side tables

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch brutalist wabi sabi carved tree root side table or coffee table, 1960s

$1,187

H 18.9 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in

French brutalist wood turned wine screw press side table, Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Lovey oak side table or pedestal in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s. These side tables

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French brutalist wood turned wine screw press side table, Charles Dudouyt

$1,425

H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in

Set of Two Brass Side-Tables with Abstract Swan Neck

Located in Antwerp, BE

These set stylish side or coffee tables features a crystal glass top that rests on the abstract

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Brass Side-Tables with Abstract Swan Neck

$1,756 Sale Price / set

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H 16.93 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Set of Two "TULIP" Marble Top Saarinen Side Tables for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of Two Carrara Marble top "Tulip" tables ,signed in base. Original set of two Coffee tables

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal

Set of Two "TULIP" Marble Top Saarinen Side Tables for Knoll, 1970s

$5,535 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 20.48 in Dm 19.69 in

Modern Matilda, Bronzed steel & Nero Marquina Marble Frog Side Table Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

eclectic interiors, the Matilda Frog Side Table combines artistic design with functional elegance. This

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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Modern Matilda, Bronzed steel & Nero Marquina Marble Frog Side Table Egg Designs

$1,990 / item

H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in

Brutalist wood turned wine press side table in the style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning and rare wood turned side table in the style of Charles Dudouyt and Victor Courtray. This

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist wood turned wine press side table in the style of Charles Dudouyt

$1,187

H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in

Art Deco Walnut in Marquetry Top Circular Bouillotte Coffee - Side Table, 1930's

Located in Antwerp, BE

A circular center or end table featured in solid and veneer walnut Marquetry having a gently shaped

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut in Marquetry Top Circular Bouillotte Coffee - Side Table, 1930's

$2,743

H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

French modernist wood turned bobbin side sable in the manner of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous Breton or Basque side table with bobbin legs in great condition with no real flaws to

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French modernist wood turned bobbin side sable in the manner of Charles Dudouyt

$984

H 18.12 in Dm 19.69 in

Minimalist Slate Stone and Metal Nesting Tables

By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist nesting or side tables. Black iron frames with fossil slate stone

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Minimalist Slate Stone and Metal Nesting Tables

$1,049 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Post modern Dutch slatted wooden wavy curvy bench or coffee table, 1970s

Located in Zaandam, NL

Wonderful example of gorgeous early version of this slatted side table which can also be used as a

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Post modern Dutch slatted wooden wavy curvy bench or coffee table, 1970s

$709

H 17.72 in W 35.04 in D 16.15 in

Brass Coffee Table by Alfredo Freda for Cittone Oggi, 1970S, Italy

By Alfredo Freda, Cittone Oggi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Alfredo Fredo for Cittone Oggi side table/coffee table in solid polished bronze and chrome-plated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brass Coffee Table by Alfredo Freda for Cittone Oggi, 1970S, Italy

$2,958 Sale Price

20% Off

H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

Located in Antwerp, BE

into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls with laurel wreath

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

$3,435 Sale Price

20% Off

H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Nesting Tables, Side Tables

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage mid-century nesting tables. Modernist silver and brass tone frames with smoked glass

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Nesting Tables, Side Tables

$811 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in

Pencil reed rattan bamboo dining or side table base with smoked glass top, 1970s

Located in Zaandam, NL

these models with even larger tops in thick glass ), the base can also be used as a side table by adding

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass

Pencil reed rattan bamboo dining or side table base with smoked glass top, 1970s

$1,067

H 29.53 in Dm 41.74 in

Brutalist Solid Amorphic Teak Wood Natural Slab Coffee Side Table, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wooden tripod tree trunk brutalist coffee side Table, 1960s. An early 20th century French burl wood

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Solid Amorphic Teak Wood Natural Slab Coffee Side Table, 1930s

$1,717 Sale Price

20% Off

H 20.48 in W 37.8 in D 27.56 in

Pair Brass and Steel Jansen Style Mid-Century Modern Square End Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Hollywood Regency and French neoclassical to modern eclectic spaces. Perfect as side tables, lamp stands, or

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Brass and Steel Jansen Style Mid-Century Modern Square End Tables

$1,960 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in

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Midcentury Teak Side Table

Located in Tarleton, GB

Dated Mid-1970s this is a beautiful original side or sofa table. Finished in a light teak and

Category

Antique 1770s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Midcentury Teak Side Table

H 23.63 in W 47.64 in D 19.69 in

Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Transparent Glass Water Lilies Side Tables

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

Pair of eclectic water lilies side tables / coffee tables with glass tops & leaf venation in gold

Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Transparent Glass Water Lilies Side Tables

H 18.9 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Elegant Art Deco Side Cabinet with Solid Marble Top

Located in Tarleton, GB

Art Deco side table. This is an original art deco bedside cabinet dated circa 1920's. Handmade

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Elegant Art Deco Side Cabinet with Solid Marble Top

H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Vintage French Provincial Nesting Tables, Pair

Located in El Cerrito, CA

French Provincial nesting tables is just waiting to make itself at home in your space. DIMENSIONS 24ÊºW

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Provincial Nesting Tables, Pair

H 22.75 in W 24 in D 17.75 in

Italian Side Coffee Table by Memphis Designer Michele De Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Coffee table designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1982. Measures: Full height: 66. Tabletop height

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Side Coffee Table by Memphis Designer Michele De Lucchi

H 18.12 in Dm 27.56 in

Eclectic Side Table with Drawer, Western Europe, circa 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

Eclectic side table, Western Europe, circa 1920. Made of oak wood. Renovation included

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Eclectic Side Table with Drawer, Western Europe, circa 1920

H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in

Eclectic Side Table with Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique table from the beginning of the 20th century. Dimensions: Height 86 cm / Width 59 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Eclectic Side Table with Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910

H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 16.15 in

Illum Wikkelsø Table Set with Three Folding Side Table Trays

By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eclectic side table designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Table Set with Three Folding Side Table Trays

H 19.75 in W 23.25 in D 16 in

19th-Century Eclectic Oak Side Table

Located in Opole, PL

with a compartment under the top. Presented side table is after renovation and finished in wax.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-Century Eclectic Oak Side Table

H 30.91 in W 21.86 in D 15.56 in

Eclectic Table, France, Around 1890

Located in Chorzów, PL

Eclectic table, France, around 1890. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions H 70 cm

Category

Antique 1890s French Other Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Eclectic Table, France, Around 1890

H 27.56 in Dm 23.23 in

Table, Eclectic Card Game, France, circa 1900

Located in Chorzów, PL

Table - eclectic card game, France, circa 1900. Currently under renovation. Wood: walnut

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Other Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table, Eclectic Card Game, France, circa 1900

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in

Eclectic Thread Table, Northern Europe, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Eclectic thread table, Northern Europe, circa 1880 Very good condition, after professional

Category

Antique 1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Eclectic Thread Table, Northern Europe, circa 1880

H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in

Set of Eclectic Tables, Western Europe, circa 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of eclectic tables, Western Europe, circa 1920. You can buy a single piece. Very good

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Eclectic Tables, Western Europe, circa 1920

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in

19th Century Eclectic Sewing Table with Beautifully Grained Top

Located in Opole, PL

19th Century Eclectic Sewing Table with Beautifully Grained Top We present you a modest sewing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Eclectic Sewing Table with Beautifully Grained Top

H 28.94 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in

Bronze Horse Head Side Table

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Antwerp, BE

French side table, bronze horse head, smoked glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Bronze Horse Head Side Table

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Herman Miller White Square Top Side Coffee Table or Dining Table, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charles and Ray Eames aluminium group design side or occasional dining table for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1970s German American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller White Square Top Side Coffee Table or Dining Table, 1970s

H 28.35 in Dm 35.44 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning French side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in oak

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

H 20.87 in Dm 14.18 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table ofrom the 1940s- 1950s constructed in dark oak which. The bases are

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

H 21.26 in Dm 19.69 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table of pedestal from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in brown oak. The bases

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

H 22.45 in Dm 13.78 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table ofrom the 1940s- 1950s constructed in dark oak which. The bases are

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

H 22.05 in Dm 19.69 in

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French low side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in blond oak

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

H 16.93 in Dm 19.3 in

Pair of Finn Juhl Solid Teak Side Tables for France & Søn Denmark, 1950s

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in San Diego, CA

eclectic interior, these Finn Juhl side tables offer sculptural presence and enduring craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl Solid Teak Side Tables for France & Søn Denmark, 1950s

H 19.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s

By Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two Thonet side tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme to match their S320 chair

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s

H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

'50s Bedside Tables

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original French marqueterie citron wood side tables

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

'50s Bedside Tables

Black Metal Nesting Tables

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Bauhaus style modernist nesting tables and clear glass top the frames are made of black

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Metal Nesting Tables

H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Set of Two Midcentury Walnut Nightstands / Sidetables, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

side tables would look nice in a mid-century-inspired bedroom or living room.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two Midcentury Walnut Nightstands / Sidetables, Denmark, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 19.3 in L 15.75 in

Dual Type 1003 Turntable Record Player and Acec Radio Display, Germany, 1958

By Dual

Located in Antwerp, BE

Display, side table dated 1950s with a Dual 1003 Turntable Record Player that offers the

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Dual Type 1003 Turntable Record Player and Acec Radio Display, Germany, 1958

H 24.02 in W 44.49 in D 32.29 in

Lucite Obelisk Console, Side Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning Hollywood Regency side table, console. The table are just stunning, the top are made of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite Obelisk Console, Side Table

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in

Expo 58 Side Tables

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Antwerp, BE

In the style of Willy Van Der Meeren kidney-shaped side tables in wood, lacquered in yellow, red

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Expo 58 Side Tables

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in

Herman Miller White Top Side Coffee Table or Dining Table, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

This is a Charles and Ray Eames aluminium group design side or occasional dining table for Herman

Category

Vintage 1970s German American Classical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller White Top Side Coffee Table or Dining Table, 1970s

H 28.35 in Dm 35.44 in

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee, Console, Side Table, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modern travertine square coffee, console table perfect choice for a clean contemporary look

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee, Console, Side Table, 1970s

H 11.42 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Set of Two MidCentury Modern Italian Travertine Marble Pedestals or Side Tables

Located in Antwerp, BE

side Tables. Beautiful cube shaped high quality in a modern as classical interior. The set is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Set of Two MidCentury Modern Italian Travertine Marble Pedestals or Side Tables

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in

Excellent Set of Two Romeo Rega Side Tables

By Romeo Rega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful and elegant side tables by Romeo Rega made of solid gilt brass, chromed metal and a clear

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Excellent Set of Two Romeo Rega Side Tables

H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

1950s Side Table Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax

By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice piece of Belgium Industrial Design. A rare side table designed for Tubax in 1950s. The

Category

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

1950s Side Table Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Gilded Brass Coffee/side Table with round glass top, Italy, 1970's

Located in Antwerp, BE

Base created as a pedestal white a marble plate and a round glass top.

Category

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

Gilded Brass Coffee/side Table with round glass top, Italy, 1970's

H 24.41 in Dm 15.75 in

1950s Side Table in Style of Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium

By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice piece of Belgium Industrial Design. A rare side table designed for Tubax in 1950s.The

Category

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

1950s Side Table in Style of Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

De Sede Black Leather with Glass Top Adjustable Coffee or Side Table, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

cocktail table by De Sede, Switzerland. Rests on four brown plastic casters.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Leather

De Sede Black Leather with Glass Top Adjustable Coffee or Side Table, 1970s

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in San Diego, CA

, side table or stool.

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1900s Central European Wood Patinated Green Side Table

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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By Roger Capron

Located in Antwerp, BE

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H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

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By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

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French brutalist wood turned wine screw press side table, 1950s

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Top Green Marble Brutalist Side Table and Grey Stone Marble Base

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French brutalist wood turned two tier wine screw press side table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Lovey oak side table or pedestal in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s. These side tables

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French brutalist wood turned two tier wine screw press side table, 1950s

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By John Dickinson

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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By Amphora, Paul Vermeire

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Very Rare Set of Two Art Tile Side Tables Designed by Paul Vermeire, Belgium

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Located in Zaandam, NL

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French modernist wood turned bobbin side sable in the manner of Charles Dudouyt

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Located in Atlanta, GA

piece for a variety of interiors, from eclectic to traditional. This unique side table can serve as a

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Zebra Hide, Faux Bamboo

19th-Century Chinese Chippendale Table with Faux Bamboo Base and Zebra Top

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Located in Antwerp, BE

Modernist Art Deco chrome side table Bauhaus influenced modernist square design side table in

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Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal pedestal side table, Vivai del Sud Italy 1970s

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Located in Zaandam, NL

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Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal pedestal side table, Vivai del Sud Italy 1970s

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Ammonite Marble Cube Side Coffee Table on Wheels, Italy 1970s

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Ceramic Tile Side Table 1960s Designed by J. Belarti Belgium

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Modular Stackable Solid Wood Coffee, Side Tables by Frattini for Cassina

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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German Modernist WK Mobel Stacking Nesting-Side Coffee Tables in Walnut, 1960s

H 19.69 in W 25.99 in D 14.18 in

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Eclectic Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eclectic side table for your home. A eclectic side table — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage eclectic side table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eclectic side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A eclectic side table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made eclectic side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular. A large eclectic side table can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller eclectic side table available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.97 in width — may make for a better choice.

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The average selling price for a eclectic side table at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $68,153 for the highest priced.

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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.

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Questions About Eclectic Side Table

What are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are nesting side tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables called?
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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.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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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.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
What are tiny side tables called?
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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.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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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.

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