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Pair of Chrome-Plated Vintage Side Tables on Solid Oak Bases Part of Large Suite
Pair of Chrome-Plated Vintage Side Tables on Solid Oak Bases Part of Large Suite

Pair of Chrome-Plated Vintage Side Tables on Solid Oak Bases Part of Large Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage chrome-plated large side tables part of a suite I have a selection of these tables for sale, I have one bronze plate...

Category

20th Century English Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack
Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack

Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack

Located in Nashville, TN

Colorful faux Books as low tables . Provenance : Sir Rex Harrison , New York. Sculpted and polychrome painted ,gilt decorated . The finish extremely hard and durable (possibly fire...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassic Rustic Chestnut 1-Drawer Low Table, Early 19th Century
Italian Neoclassic Rustic Chestnut 1-Drawer Low Table, Early 19th Century

Italian Neoclassic Rustic Chestnut 1-Drawer Low Table, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

likely a jeweler’s work table with a raised gallery on three sides and having a large drawer, raised on square tapering legs

Category

Antique Early 1800s Side Tables

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century oak tilt top table
18th Century oak tilt top table

18th Century oak tilt top table

Located in Malton, GB

Plenty of character and will make a great lamp table or large side table. Height 73cm Tilted - 118cm Diameter 86cm

Category

Antique 18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s Mastercraft Brass & Glass Side Table, Modern Design
1970s Mastercraft Brass & Glass Side Table, Modern Design

1970s Mastercraft Brass & Glass Side Table, Modern Design

By Mastercraft

Located in Stamford, CT

1970s Mastercraft burnished brass large side table. Original beveled inset glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Two side tables
Two side tables

Two side tables

$547 / set

Two side tables

Located in Porto, PT

Two Portuguese side tables; 20th century, made of mahogany wood. Dimensions: (larger) 54.5x54x33 cm.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Louis XIV Period Light Walnut 1-Drawer Low Table, ca. 1700
Spanish Louis XIV Period Light Walnut 1-Drawer Low Table, ca. 1700

Spanish Louis XIV Period Light Walnut 1-Drawer Low Table, ca. 1700

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing one large drawer raised on turned columnar legs joined by a rectangular stretcher, the legs terminating on small half-bun feet

Category

Antique Early 1700s Spanish Louis XIV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Organica Resin Occasional Table, Black, Small, 18 in H
Organica Resin Occasional Table, Black, Small, 18 in H

Organica Resin Occasional Table, Black, Small, 18 in H

Located in Hollywood, FL

It comes in White or Black, in Small and Large. As nesting tables, the two sizes bring their curved forms into one arrangement.

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo 1960s Scandinavian Design
Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo 1960s Scandinavian Design

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo 1960s Scandinavian Design

By Bruksbo

Located in Highland, IN

It has great presence with beautifully figured rosewood, nice brass hinges and exposed joinery. Opening it reveals a large storage compartment with a shelf for glassware and space fo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning Guest End Table, Modern Oak Side Table
Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning Guest End Table, Modern Oak Side Table

Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning Guest End Table, Modern Oak Side Table

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Guest End Table is a large weighty end table with long apron and a chamfer detail on all edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A large and very impressive pair of antique side tables.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Danish Modern Square Coffee Table in Solid Teak, Canada
1970s Danish Modern Square Coffee Table in Solid Teak, Canada

1970s Danish Modern Square Coffee Table in Solid Teak, Canada

By Dyrlund

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Premium quality vintage Danish Modern square coffee table or large side table. This piece is built like a champ!

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rectangular Bosque Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Rectangular Bosque Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

Rectangular Bosque Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Available in Small and Large. Made to order in Los Angeles.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Cerused Grey Pine Side Table with Open Shelf
Cerused Grey Pine Side Table with Open Shelf

Cerused Grey Pine Side Table with Open Shelf

Located in Westwood, NJ

That extra depth suits the end of a large sofa far better than a round table ever manages.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Country Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Nest of Three McGuire Rattan Cane Raffia and Oak Side Tables
Nest of Three McGuire Rattan Cane Raffia and Oak Side Tables

Nest of Three McGuire Rattan Cane Raffia and Oak Side Tables

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Measurements listed are of the two larger tables. Smallest table measures 24" wide, 20" deep, and 20" tall.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan, Raffia, Oak

Pair of Side Tables model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper
Pair of Side Tables model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper

Pair of Side Tables model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables Model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy Black Natural Marble Dimensions Large : W: 66cm x D: 46cm x H: 71cm Dimensions Small :...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Edward Wormley, Wedge Side Tables, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1955
Edward Wormley, Wedge Side Tables, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1955

Edward Wormley, Wedge Side Tables, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

Mahogany, Wood, Brass; United States c. 1955 Large table - Height: 22.25 inches, Width: 20 inches, Depth: 19 inches Small table - Height: 19.50 inches, Width: 20 inches, Depth: 19 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Black Belgian marble Guéridon table
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Black Belgian marble Guéridon table

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Black Belgian marble Guéridon table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This wonderful side table is raised by handsome and most detailed hoof feet adorned with large acanthus leaves and joined by a triangular stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique New England Queen Anne Beechwood Tea Table, Porringer-Top, Circa 1800
Antique New England Queen Anne Beechwood Tea Table, Porringer-Top, Circa 1800

Antique New England Queen Anne Beechwood Tea Table, Porringer-Top, Circa 1800

Located in Centennial, CO

In addition, there is a shadow on the underside of the table perhaps indicating that at one time this tabletop may have had a larger base. Measurements 26.5"H x 34"L x 23.5"D Conditi...

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Side Table, 1940s
Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Side Table, 1940s

Finnish Handmade Folk Art Burl Wood Side Table, 1940s

Located in Karis, Nyland

The irregular outline of the top follows the character of the timber, while the base preserves large natural growths and formations almost as sculptural elements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Burl

Super Georgian Oak Cricket Table
Super Georgian Oak Cricket Table

Super Georgian Oak Cricket Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Excellent Pair Yew Lamp Tables
Excellent Pair Yew Lamp Tables

Excellent Pair Yew Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Yew

Pair of Brass & Glass Lamp Tables
Pair of Brass & Glass Lamp Tables

Pair of Brass & Glass Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modernist Dovetailed Accent Table, circa 1987
Modernist Dovetailed Accent Table, circa 1987

Modernist Dovetailed Accent Table, circa 1987

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture availa...

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Brass and Glass Round Side Table with Looping Sculptural Legs
Solid Brass and Glass Round Side Table with Looping Sculptural Legs

Solid Brass and Glass Round Side Table with Looping Sculptural Legs

Located in New York, NY

Two sizes available, each sold individually. - Larger table: 22" diameter x 21"H - Smaller table: 18" diameter x 20"H - Materials: Solid brass, glass Please note: Our vintage and a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Period Edwardian Mahogany Set of Three Nesting Tables, Circa 1920
Period Edwardian Mahogany Set of Three Nesting Tables, Circa 1920

Period Edwardian Mahogany Set of Three Nesting Tables, Circa 1920

Located in High Point, NC

The measurements of each table are as follows: Large: 27.88 w x 18 d x 29.63 h Medium: 24.38 w x 17.38 d x 28.5 h Small: 21.38 w x 16.5 d x 27.75 h

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Roger Rougier Corner Table in Light Tan Lacquer 23x23x27.5"
1970s Roger Rougier Corner Table in Light Tan Lacquer 23x23x27.5"

1970s Roger Rougier Corner Table in Light Tan Lacquer 23x23x27.5"

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large, custom-made corner table, designed by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Scorched Bamboo Nesting Stands or Side Tables
Pair of Vintage Scorched Bamboo Nesting Stands or Side Tables

Pair of Vintage Scorched Bamboo Nesting Stands or Side Tables

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Both pieces have been refinished while retaining their vintage character and natural bamboo imperfections. Sold as a pair. Large 14.5x14.5x30.75 Small 11x28.5 Please zoom in on all ...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Original 1930s COMTE S.A. Jean-Michel Frank wrought iron painted gueridons
Original 1930s COMTE S.A. Jean-Michel Frank wrought iron painted gueridons

Original 1930s COMTE S.A. Jean-Michel Frank wrought iron painted gueridons

By Comte S.A.

Located in London, GB

Combining the best of Frank and the best of Argentine tradition, these tables are exactly the same as Franks original model with the inclusion of a larger central ring, the proportio...

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Geometric Brass Faceted Side Table with Hexagonal Mirrored Top
Geometric Brass Faceted Side Table with Hexagonal Mirrored Top

Geometric Brass Faceted Side Table with Hexagonal Mirrored Top

Located in New York, NY

Sold individually. - Larger table: 16"L x 19.5"W x 20"H - Smaller table: 21"L x 16"W x 19.75"H - Materials: Brass frame, mirrored glass top Please note: Our vintage and antique pie...

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Table
19th Century English Pine Table

19th Century English Pine Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a great little English pine side table or small desk with large drawer resting on four lovely turned legs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Brass Galleried Drinks Trolley Mid 20th Century
Vintage French Brass Galleried Drinks Trolley Mid 20th Century

Vintage French Brass Galleried Drinks Trolley Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The lower part is fitted with a smaller shelf and is raised on two large front wheels and two smaller back wheels.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Folding Card Table
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Folding Card Table

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Folding Card Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Each section unfolds on brass hinges in a traditional en portefeuille or napkin-fold design, transforming the compact occasional table into a larger square gaming surface. When fully...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Nesting Tables in Black Straw Marquetry by Ginger Brown
Set of Nesting Tables in Black Straw Marquetry by Ginger Brown

Set of Nesting Tables in Black Straw Marquetry by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

A timeless material from the art deco period. The dimensions are: Large table 16.9" x 18.9" x H 24.84" (48x43x63cm) Small table 11" x 13" x H 19.7" (33x28x50cm) Care instructions:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer
Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The rectangular top features a deeply carved border above a single large drawer fitted with a decorative metal handle.

Category

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Bordeira XL Coffee Table by Rute Martins, Patagonia Granite and Black Oak
Bordeira XL Coffee Table by Rute Martins, Patagonia Granite and Black Oak

Bordeira XL Coffee Table by Rute Martins, Patagonia Granite and Black Oak

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Bordeira extra large coffee table by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in Patagonia granite and black-stained American oak.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Granite, Quartz

1970s Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Lucite Acrylic & Chrome Umbrella Stand Rack
1970s Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Lucite Acrylic & Chrome Umbrella Stand Rack

1970s Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Lucite Acrylic & Chrome Umbrella Stand Rack

By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Made from a very high quality smoked acrylic resin (Lucite is a brand - the material is Acrylic) it features two large cut outs or holes for holding umbrellas in.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Aaron Lyons Set of 4 Glass Mosaic Drinks Tables in Lacquered Wood and Raw Steel
Aaron Lyons Set of 4 Glass Mosaic Drinks Tables in Lacquered Wood and Raw Steel

Aaron Lyons Set of 4 Glass Mosaic Drinks Tables in Lacquered Wood and Raw Steel

Located in Dallas, TX

Set against dark grout, the tiles form four related abstract compositions that read independently yet resolve into a larger, cohesive pattern when the tables are brought together.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”
Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”

Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Round Side Table “Column Side Table Round L”

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Column Large side table reinterprets the original design with a broader base and an enlarged round top, offering enhanced stability on carpets, rugs, and uneven surfaces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Mid 20th Century nest of 3 brass bamboo side tables
Mid 20th Century nest of 3 brass bamboo side tables

Mid 20th Century nest of 3 brass bamboo side tables

Located in London, GB

With black glass applied which is removable. Of a slightly larger scale than similar examples we have in stock.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Round Side Table in Travertine, Contemporary Style
Small Round Side Table in Travertine, Contemporary Style

Small Round Side Table in Travertine, Contemporary Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It can also be paired with the large version of the same series, creating a duo of different heights and volumes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Pair of Monumental German Baroque Carved Wood Vases as Tables
Pair of Monumental German Baroque Carved Wood Vases as Tables

Pair of Monumental German Baroque Carved Wood Vases as Tables

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

The carving is of substantial scale and retains the strong sculptural character typical of South German Baroque work of the mid-18th century. Large wooden vases of this type belong ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Art Deco Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table
Art Deco Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

Art Deco Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table

Located in London, GB

The quality is fantastic, this is large and impressive, it is unusual to find a model like this of these proportions.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table
Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table

Early 20th Century French Directoire Brass and Bronze Two-Tier Guéridon Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A smaller circular black stone shelf is positioned midway down the frame, providing an additional display surface while complementing the larger tabletop. The lower section is conne...

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl
Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl

Vintage Rattan Pie Slice Side Tables After Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The two tables are closely matched in scale, construction, and finish, and they can sit side by side to form a larger wedge or a full-circle arrangement. Place these tables flanking...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Large Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all large side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 348 antique and vintage large side tables in-stock, while there are 137 modern editions to choose from as well. Large side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco large side tables are consistently popular styles. Some large side tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller large side tables, measuring 8.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many large side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Sir Norman Foster and Edward Wormley produced popular large side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Large Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $76,000 highest priced.

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 Large 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.