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LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER EXTENDING SIDE TABLE WITH GOLD LEAF INLAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English single drawer side table with extending oxblood leather top
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 21.07 in W 18.71 in D 17.52 in
Vintage Teak slat bench extendible side table
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Extendible slat bench in teak. Japandi style. Beautiful thin slats, moves easy to extend from 80 to
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Japonisme Benches
Materials
Teak
Stunning Bevan Funnell Extending Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Card Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany Bevan Funnell extending side table with two
Category
20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.2 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Large Bevan Funnell Extending Flamed Hardwood Side End Lamp Card Table Lion Feet
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany extending side table
This is a very well made and versatile piece with a timber patina to die
Category
20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 24.81 in D 15.95 in
"Berit" extendable table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Extendable side table model Berit designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Extend Set of 2-Side Table with White Genuine Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Side table extend set of 2 with structure in solid wood
and covered with high quality genuine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Extendable Dutch Oak Side Table, Late 19th Century - With provenance documented
Located in Opole, PL
Extendable Dutch Oak Side Table, Late 19th Century - with history on the back
A classic wooden
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 38.59 in D 29.14 in
Lovely Bevan and Funnell Burr Walnut Extending Dropleaf Side End Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous burr walnut side end table by Bevan Funnell.
It
Category
20th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20.48 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
BEVAN FUNNELL HARDWOOD EXTENDiNG SIDE END LAMP CARD TABLE LION PAW CASTORS
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather top side end lamp card table.
A well made, rich Mahogany colour and good looking side table from
Category
20th Century English Regency Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.67 in W 18.51 in D 14.77 in
PAIR OF BURR WALNUT LEATHER EXTENDING SIDE END LAMP TABLES WITH LION PAW CASTORs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare pair of vintage, Burr Walnut and green Leather side tables with extending tops and single drawers
Category
20th Century English Regency Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 21.07 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Burr & Burl Walnut Extending Side End Lamp Tables with Lion Paw Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
side tables with extending top and single drawers
A super decorative and well made pair, I have
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 21.26 in W 17.52 in D 14.97 in
Primitive Antique Genuine Swedish Red Extendable Wall Table or Small Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive Folk Art table from Sweden, can also be used as a small sideboard. The table have most
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Danish Folding Table Extendable in Rosewood, with 2 Folding Extensions, 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian table with 2 extensions that fold down on the sides and can be repositioned
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 34.26 in
Stunning Bevan Funnell Extending Light Walnut Side End Lamp Wine Card Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
extending side table
This is a very well made and versatile piece with a timber patina to die for, I have
Category
20th Century English Victorian End Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 14.97 in
Large Bevan Funnell Green Leather Extending Hardwood Side End Lamp Card Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and mahogany extending side table
This is a very well made and versatile piece with a timber patina
Category
20th Century English Victorian End Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.87 in W 24.41 in D 17.52 in
Wood Biella table: conic base & its tabletop extends to the floor with a curve.
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This modern lamp table is a visual delight. It has a conic base and the tabletop extends to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 33.5 in D 19.75 in
e15 Vier Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The glass table Vier represents the rational development of the glass side table DREI. Made from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
Buonanotte Round Labradorite & Chromed Side Table by Obsydian Stone
Located in Milan, IT
this luxurious side table. Extending from a coordinated disk base, a couple of sheets slightly curve
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Contemporary Cantilever Side Table in Transparent Recycled Plastic Acrylic
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped side table with cantilevering top is made of 5/8” transparent recycled
Category
2010s American Other Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Olympia Square Marble Side Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 17.13 in W 17.52 in D 17.52 in
Olympia Olympia Marble Side Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 17.13 in W 17.52 in D 25.39 in
Pair of 1960s Danish Side Tables with ceramic tile table top by Edmund Jørgensen
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Edmund Jorgensen
Located in København K, 84
these side tables extends downward to their supporting legs, crafted from hardwood with a grace that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Hardwood
H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Bevan Funnell Green Leather Extending Burr Yew Wood Side End Lamp Card Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr Yew Wood extending side table.
This is a very well made and versatile piece with a timber
Category
20th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
H 20.87 in W 18.51 in D 14.97 in
Antique Regency circa 1815 Sheraton Hand Painted Cherub Extending Side End Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Sheraton painted extending side table
What a table, this is pure art furniture from all angles, the
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 16.34 in
Contemporary & minimalist Cantilever Table in Recycled Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped side table with cantilevered top is made of 3/16” recycled polished
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 16 in W 39 in D 18 in
Contemporary Cantilever Table in Recycled Metal Steel/Brass, Minimal Style
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eco-friendly extended c-shaped side table with cantilevering top is made of 3/16” recycled
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Coffee Table with Glass Top, Steel Legs and 12 Leather Trim Legs by Dan Wenger
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
supports for glass. Custom dimensions available with extended delivery time.
Side table or occasional
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL EXTENDiNG HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP WINE CARD TABLE WOOD TOP
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany Bevan Funnell extending side table with two drawers
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century English Regency End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.4 in W 18.31 in D 18.12 in
1950's Queen Anne style Lowboy Table with Extending Sides
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Queen Anne style Lowboy with Extending Sides and Drawer Storage. Very nice piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Lowboys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Gold Leaf Side End Table Extending Top Great Games Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
extends to a healthily 73cm wide which is large for a side table, great for cards or to use as an
Category
20th Century English Regency Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.07 in W 18.9 in D 14.77 in
Bevan Funnell Oxblood Leather Side End Table Extending Top Great Games Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Bevan Funnell vintage Mahogany side table with
Category
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in
ViNTAGE BURR YEW WOOD BROWN LEATHER GOLD LEAF EMBOSSED EXTENDING SIDE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew Wood side table
Category
20th Century English Regency End Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
H 20.87 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Walnut Extendable Table, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The Scandinavien table has an extendable tabletop with walnut veneer. Either one or both sides can
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bevan Funnell Hardwood Extending Side End Lamp Card Table Lion Paw Castors
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather top side end lamp card table.
A well made, rich Mahogany colour and good looking side table
Category
20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.67 in W 18.51 in D 14.77 in
Antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London Extending Occasional Games Table
By Spillman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London extending large side or occasional table
This is a very well made and versatile piece with a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 26.19 in
Vintage MCM Extendable Table Dining Set - Set of 7
Located in west palm beach, FL
sophisticated addition to your home.
Arm chair - 20x17x33x19sh
Side chair - 18.5x17x33x19sh
Extended table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Extending Occasional Games Table in Burr Walnut Lion Paw Castors + Drawers
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Bevan Funnell vintage burr walnut side table
Category
20th Century English Regency Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.35 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
By Louis Philippe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Marquetry inlaid writing table with extending side leaves and gilt bronze fixtures and fittings
A very
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.79 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Carved Teak Wood Dining Set 7 pcs Extendable
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Chinese dining room set of an extendable table, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs. With
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron
By Pacific Iron, Walter Lamb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Included are 5 glass-top tables: 2 side tables, a main dining table with 2 extendable side tables doubling
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Seven Seas Collection by Hooker Furniture Morphing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
silver and gilt gold accents, gracefully scrolling fiolate motif throughout; this side table extending to
Category
Late 20th Century Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style
Located in Paris, FR
extend each side of the table by 50 cm if needed. A glass window covers and protects the top. Made in the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
Danish Mid Century Niels Otto Moller Refractory Style Extension Dining Table
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in New York, NY
with concealed draw leaves which extend out from the sides. The table is teak, with black feet, it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 116 in D 116 in
Olympia Coffee Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Baroque drop leaf table with leg support on each side- extending table to 59
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Iron
18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Baroque drop leaf table with leg support on each side- extending table to 55
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman Style By Possible Morex Glass Steel Tube Turtable Table Italy 70s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
steel tube side or caffe table from the 70s
45W 35D 40H
Extended 120 cm
Ideal table for small spaces
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Drop-Leaf / Gate Leg Table with Original Wood Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
two drop leaf sides that will extend the table to 66.5" W with both flaps up. The gate legs then swing
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 66.5 in D 44 in
Stunning All Military Campaign Side Table with Single Drawer Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
computer desk with extending table top, a side board and tall side table with single drawer
This piece
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in
Olympia Stool and Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Olympia Square Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Olympia Rectangular Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
offers of leather home accessories on the market.
An extended collection of side tables and seats that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
on a substantial walnut frame, which extends to form integrated side tables on either end. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Hardwood & Brass Military Campaign Workstation Desk for Home Computer Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with extending table top, a side board and tall side table with single drawer
This piece was
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 36.42 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Art Deco Extendible Side Table by Eric Chambert, circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco extendible side table by Eric Chambert, circa 1930. Rendered in birch wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Birch
1960's Extendable side table
By Novy Domov
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original extendable side/coffee table consists of a solid wood table top which has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Alhena Extendable Side Table Minimal Contemporary Limited Edition White Metal
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
Alhena is a limited edition extendable coffee table in white metal, that is part of the Celestine
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Alhena Extendable Side Table Minimal Contemporary Limited Edition Black Steel
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
Alhena is a limited edition extendable coffee table in black metal, that is part of the Celestine
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Italian Round Glass Top Side Table with 4 Nesting Elements, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
centerpiece that's built to last.
Versatile in both use and size, this extendable side table can expand
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
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Extendable Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the extendable side table you’re looking for. Each extendable side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage extendable side table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the extendable 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 extendable side table made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made extendable side table over the years, but those crafted by Bevan Funnell Ltd., Jindrich Halabala and Albert Ducros are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Extendable Side Table?
Prices for a extendable side table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $407 and can go as high as $8,988, while the average can fetch as much as $1,152.
Questions About Extendable Side Table
- What is an extendable table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An extendable table is a table that can be lengthened by inserting a leaf.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021An extendable table is a great way to make use of or save space, as you wish. An extendable table is constructed in a way that the tabletop pulls apart to reveal the center layer as a usable, extendable option. Extendable tables mostly include flaps that click in place to keep from collapsing. Find a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining 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 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.