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 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 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.

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.

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's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?

Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

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Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,752 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. Raw Side Table Material Codes FI176 Lacquered, Oyster White, Satin ME006 Brass, Brushed, Varnished, Brushed-Brass, Hig...

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Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,752 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. Raw Side Table Material Codes FI176 Lacquered, Oyster White, Satin ME006 Brass, Brushed, Varnished, Brushed-Brass, Hig...

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Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

$3,669 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green-rust tones. Raw Side Table Material Codes FI007 Lacquered, Black, Satin ME006 Brass, Brushed, Varnished, Brushed-Brass, High-...

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Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

$5,160 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. Raw Side Table Material Codes FI007 Lacquered, Black, Satin ME006 Brass, Brushed, Varnished, Brushed-Brass, High-Gloss...

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Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Greenapple

$2,748 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. Raw Side Table Material Codes FI007 Lacquered, Black, Satin ME006 Brass, Brushed, Varnished, Brushed-Brass, High-Gloss...

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Mid 20th Century Game Table in Walnut with Green Leather

$2,260

Mid 20th Century Game Table in Walnut with Green Leather

Located in Miami, FL

Old English Georgian style card table or game table. Antique wing side table with green baize.

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Leather, Walnut

Pair Neal Small Translucent Chartreuse Lucite "Origami" Tables

$3,500 / set

Pair Neal Small Translucent Chartreuse Lucite "Origami" Tables

By Neal Small

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair Neal Small translucent Electric Light Green Perspex Origami Tables, Side by Side Coffee Tables, End Tables.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lucite

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

$3,096 / item

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

By barh.design, Sam Goyvaerts

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

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Oak

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

$3,096 / item

Contemporary block arch stool side table, green stained oak wood, Belgian design

By Sam Goyvaerts, barh.design

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Stools

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Artisanal ''Bookboard''- side table, bookshelf with wheels, bright green

$550Sale Price|20% Off

Artisanal ''Bookboard''- side table, bookshelf with wheels, bright green

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

At Spinzi we love books and magazines, our source of inspiration. We also like to play around with the furniture of our loft, creating different atmospheres and corners according t...

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2010s Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Cut Steel

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Modern Side Table Stool Green by Facture

$5,000

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Modern Side Table Stool Green by Facture

By Facture Studio

Located in New York, NY

Two Way Shift Box by FACTURE STUDIO Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin, wood 20 × 12 × 12 in 50.8 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm Multi-layer side table in single or multi-color options. Utili...

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Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion

$36,800

Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top.

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Console Tables

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Fine French Mahogany and Felt Games or Napkin Louis XVI Table

$2,995

Fine French Mahogany and Felt Games or Napkin Louis XVI Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Keywords: French Louis XVI table, mahogany games table, antique French card table, brass mounted table, neoclassical French furniture, flip-top games table, green felt table, French ...

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Solid Green Onyx & Brass Side table by Arthur Vallin

$32,106 / item

Solid Green Onyx & Brass Side table by Arthur Vallin

Located in 1204, CH

French Artist, Designer, and Creative Director Arthur Vallin hold a master’s degree in Art Direction from the prestigious design academy Penninghen located in Paris, France. In 2010 ...

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2010s Italian Credenzas

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Onyx

Badisco White Carrara Coffee Table

$1,635 / item

Badisco White Carrara Coffee Table

By Pietre di Monitillo

Located in Milan, IT

It is available in White Carrara marble or Imperial Green, in the side table version or in the coffee table one.

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Large Green Glazed Ceramic Chinese Garden Stool Side Occasional Table, Vintage

$850

Large Green Glazed Ceramic Chinese Garden Stool Side Occasional Table, Vintage

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The stool can be used either indoors or outdooor, as either a seating or as side or drink table, allowing for a great flexibility of use.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of side tables green lacquer brass Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen 1970

$14,333 / set

Pair of side tables green lacquer brass Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen 1970

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Pair of forest green lacquer and brass bedside tables or side tables by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen, designed in the early 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Green Color Italian Mid-Century Side Table, 2020

$2,522 / item

Murano Art Glass Green Color Italian Mid-Century Side Table, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very special Murano glass coffee table, in an exciting shade of green, with a very original design, a real Murano glass sculpture. The coffee table is composed of a large base in th...

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Murano Art Glass Green Color Italian Mid-Century Side Table, 2020

$2,522 / item

Murano Art Glass Green Color Italian Mid-Century Side Table, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very special Murano glass coffee table, in an exciting shade of green, with a very original design, a real Murano glass sculpture. The coffee table is composed of a large base in th...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Murano Glass

ViNTAGE GREEN LEATHER & FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END WINE TABLE MAGAZINE RACK

$512

ViNTAGE GREEN LEATHER & FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END WINE TABLE MAGAZINE RACK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage flamed mahogany side table magazine rack with green leather top Please note the delivery ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OF HARRODS KENNEDY MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END TABLE DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER

$2,042 / set

PAIR OF HARRODS KENNEDY MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END TABLE DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Burr Yew Wood with Green Leather Gold Lead embossed side cabinets made in the Military C...

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Minimal "Janice Side Table" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior

$8,000 / item

Minimal "Janice Side Table" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

This 2 drawer end table features clean and simple lines. The exterior is composed of white stained rift-cut White Oak with an oil finish. The top and base are cast-concrete while the...

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Bar trolley Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen Green

$1,757 / item

Bar trolley Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen Green

By Opinion Ciatti, Samer Alameen

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ginger Design: Samer Alameen A trolley, a bar cabinet, an independent workstation - Zenzero is surprising hospitality on wheels. Practical removable st...

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2010s Italian Dry Bars

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Steel

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'

$1,593 / item

Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'

By Harm De Veer

Located in Vinkel, NL

The Old School side table is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools.

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Steel

Vintage Modern Cantilever Dark Green Cerused Nightstands or Side Tables – a Pair

$3,995 / set

Vintage Modern Cantilever Dark Green Cerused Nightstands or Side Tables – a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Another highlight is that the backs of these nightstands are fully finished, making them ideal candidates to be floated as side tables next to a sofa. One nightstand has a blemish s...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Brown Jordan Tamiami Green Lounge Chair Set With Ottoman and Side Table Vintage

$1,500

Brown Jordan Tamiami Green Lounge Chair Set With Ottoman and Side Table Vintage

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rochester, NY

Complete green Brown Jordan “Tamiami” patio furniture side set of lounge chair + ottoman + side table.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Flower Stand Side Table 1950s

$7,797

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Flower Stand Side Table 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage flower stand from brass and squared green glass plates 1950s Austria. An amazing and elegant flower stand from brass and three squared plates covered with ...

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Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Side Table

$395

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Side Table

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage side table from Brown Jordan’s iconic "Florentine" collection is a masterclass in mid-century outdoor luxury.

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Aluminum

VINTAGE YEW WOOD & GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY

$1,298

VINTAGE YEW WOOD & GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray and Military Campaign drawers. Please note t...

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Art Brut Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

$3,657 / item

Art Brut Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee table "4" made of wood and Green Marble. A practical side table with different finishes on request.

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Green Blue Art Glass Square Mosaic Top Side End Table Floor Lamp Mid-Century

$3,600

Green Blue Art Glass Square Mosaic Top Side End Table Floor Lamp Mid-Century

By Laurel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Green blue art glass walnut frame square mosaic top side end table stand floor lamp Mid-Century Modern.

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Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Green Marble End Table Floor Lamp - Pair

$1,250 / set

Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Green Marble End Table Floor Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Style Green Marble Top Side/End Table Floor Lamps - a Pair.

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1960 Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort

$4,750 / set

1960 Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort

By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set, a great example of the designer's work, has tufted aqua green cushions and white marble side table attached to sofa.

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Vintage natural stone Sculpture by Peter Munetsi, 1970s

$974

Vintage natural stone Sculpture by Peter Munetsi, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

The happy looking sculpture would be great sitting on a sideboard or side table. Its green colour, which is sparkly, especially on the hooned part of the sculpture, looks amazing in...

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Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Granite

Alexander Girard Prototype Cabinet for Herman Miller, 1965

$15,196Sale Price|62% Off

Alexander Girard Prototype Cabinet for Herman Miller, 1965

By Alexander Girard

Located in Seattle, WA

We currently also have the coffee table with green marble top, a side table with matching top and the hexagon table, all designed by Alexander Girard.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's

$15,938

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Uithoorn, NL

The sleek metal frame pairs beautifully with the warm wooden legs and olive-green upholstery, while integrated side tables with wooden frames and white inlays add both practicality a...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Outdoor Daybed In Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame Wrapped In Outdoor Rope

$23,660 / item

Outdoor Daybed In Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame Wrapped In Outdoor Rope

By Monica Armani

Located in New York, NY

Band available in colours Beige Band, Denim Band, Rust Band, Green Band, Anthracite Band. Note: Side tables are not included but can be purchased separately upon request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Emma Donnersberg, Glazed Ceramic Mushroom Side Table, C Green, France, 2022

$15,000

Emma Donnersberg, Glazed Ceramic Mushroom Side Table, C Green, France, 2022

By Emma Donnersberg

Located in New York, NY

Emma Donnersberg was born and raised in Paris. As a young adult she moved to the United States and attended Tulane University in New Orleans, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree. She...

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2010s French Side Tables

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Ceramic

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Green Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the green side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each green side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. If you’re shopping for a green side table, we have 253 options in-stock, while there are 110 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the green 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 green side table, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one green side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., Bari Ziperstein and Van Keppel-Green produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Green Side Table?

A green side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,148, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $30,795.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered — find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.

Questions About Green Side Table

What are side tables called?
1 Answer
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 are side tables used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
What are tiny side tables called?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
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's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

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Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.