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Antique French Etagere Side Table
Antique French Etagere Side Table

Antique French Etagere Side Table

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous antique French etagere side table, dating from around the 1860-1880 period. This is

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Rosewood Etagere Side Table, Baroque Revival, Late 19th Century
French Rosewood Etagere Side Table, Baroque Revival, Late 19th Century

French Rosewood Etagere Side Table, Baroque Revival, Late 19th Century

Located in Münster, DE

Etagere side table France, late 19th century, rosewood and various precious woods veneered and

Category

Antique 1880s French Baroque Revival Side Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Four Tier Etagere Side Table
20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Four Tier Etagere Side Table

20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Four Tier Etagere Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Oak Four Tier Etagere / Side Table Measures: 20" in

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke
Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke

Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

An antique French louis xv revival kingwood and ormolu etagere in the manner of francois linke

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE GOLD LEAF PAINTED & GLASS THREE TiER ETAGERE SIDE TABLES
FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE GOLD LEAF PAINTED & GLASS THREE TiER ETAGERE SIDE TABLES

FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE GOLD LEAF PAINTED & GLASS THREE TiER ETAGERE SIDE TABLES

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of circa 1970’s Mid Century Modern / Maison Jansen Paris style Etagere side end tables Please note

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table
French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table

French Carved Oak Chess Game Top Carved Legs Etagere Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful French etagere table, characterized by the beveled edge chess game table top, raised on

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay
1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay

1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Nice étagère Sorrento of the period Art Deco, 1940 years of the 20th century. Top floor in burl

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Burl

Metal etagère table with smoked glass
Metal etagère table with smoked glass

Metal etagère table with smoked glass

Located in MILL, NL

Vintage etagere side table. Originates from the mid-20th century. Side table has 3 shelves and is

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF ViNTAGE ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE THREE TIERED SIDE TABLE SIZED ETAGERES
PAIR OF ViNTAGE ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE THREE TIERED SIDE TABLE SIZED ETAGERES

PAIR OF ViNTAGE ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE THREE TIERED SIDE TABLE SIZED ETAGERES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

vintage Etageres side tables with Italian Carrara marble tops on gilt brass frames Please note the

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s
Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

. This elegant etagère (side table/stand) is a beautiful example of Biedermeier style furniture

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut

French Empire Side Table - Etagere Tiered Table
French Empire Side Table - Etagere Tiered Table

French Empire Side Table - Etagere Tiered Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French Empire style étagère - or tiered table with two levels of top (great for addded

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mahogany Etagered Table Tiered Side Tables, 1900
Mahogany Etagered Table Tiered Side Tables, 1900

Mahogany Etagered Table Tiered Side Tables, 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A mahogany oval inlaid etagere. circa 1900 Raised upon tapered legs with boxwood line inlays

Category

Antique Early 1900s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Etagere Tiered Side Tables, Empire Antique Table, 1890
French Etagere Tiered Side Tables, Empire Antique Table, 1890

French Etagere Tiered Side Tables, Empire Antique Table, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous antique French Empire etagere which we date to circa 1890 - Classic Etagere table with

Category

Antique 1890s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table or Small Etagère, Germany 1820's
Side Table or Small Etagère, Germany 1820's

Side Table or Small Etagère, Germany 1820's

Located in Leimen, DE

Elegant 1820 German Side Table or Small Étagère in Mahogany Add a touch of timeless elegance to

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with a Shelf
Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with a Shelf

Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with a Shelf

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This etagere / side table is made in tempered glass and features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

French Etagere Antique Side Table circa 1900 Amboyna
French Etagere Antique Side Table circa 1900 Amboyna

French Etagere Antique Side Table circa 1900 Amboyna

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty French Amboyna Etagere. circa 1900 (One of the most splendid burls, Amboyna Burl is an

Category

Antique Early 1900s Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Rare Transitional Side Table/Etagere  by Warren McArthur
Rare Transitional Side Table/Etagere  by Warren McArthur

Rare Transitional Side Table/Etagere by Warren McArthur

By Warren McArthur

Located in Stamford, CT

A ebonized and polished Aluminum side table by Warren McArthur. This side table is almost certainly

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Rare English Side Table / Étagère, Victorian, Mahogany
19th Century Rare English Side Table / Étagère, Victorian, Mahogany

19th Century Rare English Side Table / Étagère, Victorian, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century rare English side table / étagère, Victorian, mahogany Solid mahogany wood with three

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare English Side Table or Étagère, Victorian 19th Century Mahogany
Rare English Side Table or Étagère, Victorian 19th Century Mahogany

Rare English Side Table or Étagère, Victorian 19th Century Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare English side table or étagère, Victorian 19th century mahogany Solid mahogany wood with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Jansen Design Etagere Table
Italian Jansen Design Etagere Table

Italian Jansen Design Etagere Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Jansen design polished brass etagere table. Italian Jansen design étagère tables are

Category

Early 2000s Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables
A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables

A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

a library to hold rolled maps, or plans, these whatnots make an unusual pair of side tables, or lamp

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890
French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890

French Etagere Table Japanning Antique 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French two tiered etagere table with elegant Japanning Designs include floral motifs and

Category

Antique 1890s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Ferris Étagère
Ferris Étagère

Ferris Étagère

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine Regency design three-tier circular étagère. The shelves are in selected swirl mahogany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Two-Tier Étagère Table
Antique Walnut Two-Tier Étagère Table

Antique Walnut Two-Tier Étagère Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A nice two-tiered table that is suitable for many purposes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Ètagerès Occasional Tables
Pair of Antique Ètagerès Occasional Tables

Pair of Antique Ètagerès Occasional Tables

Located in London, GB

Constructed the late 18th century French manner, in kingwood with marquetry inlays and dressed with bronze adornments; rising from tripartite swept leg feet, adorned with acanthus ca...

Category

Antique 1860s British Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table
English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table

English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid walnut etagere-table from England, circa 1870, also known as a "whatnot" to organize books

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with

Category

2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Edwardian Carved Oak Etagere or Occasional Table
An Edwardian Carved Oak Etagere or Occasional Table

An Edwardian Carved Oak Etagere or Occasional Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Edwardian Carved Oak Etagere or Occasional Table This useful little table has two tiers, the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand
19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand

19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand

Located in Norwich, GB

Antique Ceylonese ebony and satinwood etagère with articulated top. Early to mid 19th Century. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables

Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables

Located in Forney, TX

porcelain dish-form tiers. Ideal size for use as side tables, end tables flanking a sofa, hall or entry

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

The Country House Etagere
The Country House Etagere

The Country House Etagere

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An elegant country house design two-tier mahogany etagere. The sides with cross work shelf

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany and Satinwood Étagère
Mahogany and Satinwood Étagère

Mahogany and Satinwood Étagère

$1,427Sale Price|38% Off

Mahogany and Satinwood Étagère

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany and satinwood étagère, the top fitted with a removable oval glass-paneled tray, above

Category

Early 20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table
Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table

Vintage French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Tiered Etagere Table

Located in Forney, TX

different uses, including a chair side table, candle stand, dessert server, tea or drinks table, tiered

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

antique mahogany three-tiered étagère
antique mahogany three-tiered étagère

antique mahogany three-tiered étagère

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique mahogany three-tiered étagère in good and completely original condition. Gorgeous

Category

Antique 1840s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Étagère End Tables
Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Étagère End Tables

Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Étagère End Tables

Located in London, GB

A Fine Pair of Regency Period Rosewood Étagères Of elegant proportions, with carved tapering and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere
French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere

French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A simple yet distinct walnut etagere with ebonized legs from France, circa 1870. The top showcases

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Etagere
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Etagere

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Etagere

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French inlaid walnut etagere, dating from around the 1870-1890 period. It is of

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Quality Antique French Marquetry Étagère
Quality Antique French Marquetry Étagère

Quality Antique French Marquetry Étagère

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality French antique marquetry étagère boasting a pierced gilt gallery with a very elegant and

Category

Antique 1860s French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Coquille Étagère by WM Metal Design
Coquille Étagère by WM Metal Design

Coquille Étagère by WM Metal Design

By William Mulas

Located in Geneve, CH

Coquille Etagère by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 45 x H 100 cm. Materials: Metal. Coquille, an

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French marquetry inlaid two tier Etagere, C19th
French marquetry inlaid two tier Etagere, C19th

French marquetry inlaid two tier Etagere, C19th

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th century French marquetry inlaid two tier Etagere, having wonderful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

French Three-Tier Etagere, 19th Century
French Three-Tier Etagere, 19th Century

French Three-Tier Etagere, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century, parquetry inlaid three-tier etagere with ormolu mounts in the Louis

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Three Tier Brass And Smoked Glass Étagère, 1970s
Three Tier Brass And Smoked Glass Étagère, 1970s

Three Tier Brass And Smoked Glass Étagère, 1970s

Located in London, London

and modest in scale, it serves equally well as a drinks stand, side table, or display shelf. Please

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Transitional Style Ormolu Mounted Wood Étagère
French Transitional Style Ormolu Mounted Wood Étagère

French Transitional Style Ormolu Mounted Wood Étagère

Located in London, GB

80cm, width 54cm, depth 37cm This fine étagère—a shelved side table—is crafted in the Transitional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ornamental Cast Iron Three Tier Étagère
Antique Ornamental Cast Iron Three Tier Étagère

Antique Ornamental Cast Iron Three Tier Étagère

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Antique Ornamental Metal Three-Tier Table with Figural Details A striking and highly decorative

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere
Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere

Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian Brass & Mahogany inlaid 3 tier Etagere 3 Mahogany & Satinwood banded inlaid shelves

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Empire Corner Étagère, Mahogany & Giltwood, Berlin, Circa 1800
Empire Corner Étagère, Mahogany & Giltwood, Berlin, Circa 1800

Empire Corner Étagère, Mahogany & Giltwood, Berlin, Circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

An exceptional corner étagère made of mahogany, resting on three gold-patinated paw feet. The

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Empire Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Giltwood

Etagere Brass & Smoked Glass Romeo Rega, 1960s
Etagere Brass & Smoked Glass Romeo Rega, 1960s

Etagere Brass & Smoked Glass Romeo Rega, 1960s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Hilversum, NL

This vintage brass display cabinet features unique midcentury design, combining simple lines and an elegant way to store and display. In the style of the Italian designer Romeo Rega.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Kidney Shaped Three Tier Bamboo Etagere
An Unusual Kidney Shaped Three Tier Bamboo Etagere

An Unusual Kidney Shaped Three Tier Bamboo Etagere

Located in London, England

A very unusual three tier etagere with three bamboo supports penetrating rattan covered kidney

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Three Tier Etageres
Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Three Tier Etageres

Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Three Tier Etageres

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1850 A fine pair of mid nineteenth century three tier etageres with marquetry

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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Etagere Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal etagere side table for your home. Each etagere side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 387 variations of the antique or vintage etagere side table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the etagere side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A etagere side table, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made etagere side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Daum are consistently popular.

How Much is a Etagere Side Table?

A etagere side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,447, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $56,911.

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

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

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