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.

How tall should bedside tables be?

There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.

How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?

An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp ’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art , a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture . In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

What is a tall coffee table called?

A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How tall is the typical dining table?

Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

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.

How tall should chairs be for a 30-inch table?

Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

Tall Side Tables

Wood Plant Stand

Metal Slat Table

Polished Aluminum Table

Angelo Mangiarotti Marble Table

Orlando Tall Side Table

$6,740 / item

Orlando Tall Side Table

By Galimberti Nino

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Orlando collection, this tall side table can be displayed alone in a living room, entryway or study, or it can be paired with its low counterpart for a dynamic effect.

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tall Side Table - Polished Aluminium

$1,099 / item

Tall Side Table - Polished Aluminium

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

The Tall Side Table in Polished Aluminium acts as a vertical liquid monolith—an exploration of specular reflection and the dematerialization of metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Cenrury Qing Dynasty Elm Tiered Tall Side Table

$1,990

19th Cenrury Qing Dynasty Elm Tiered Tall Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 19th Cenrury Qing Dynasty Elm Tiered Single Drawer Tall Side Table. Measures 23.25" in width, 22.25" in depth and 35.75" in height.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Wire Tall Side Table by Dare Studio

$1,511 / item

Wire Tall Side Table by Dare Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Wire tall side table by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 55 cm, D 40 cm Materials: American black walnut, powder coated frame in black RAL 9005 Also available in European white o...

Category

2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s Chinese Bamboo & Woven Wicker 1-Shelf Tall Side Table

$2,061

1950s Chinese Bamboo & Woven Wicker 1-Shelf Tall Side Table

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1950s Chinese bamboo and woven wicker 1-shelf tall side table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Tall Side Table

$2,200

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Tall Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A perfect combination of modern and organic. This tall side table is charred one time to a beautiful chocolate tone.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hexagonal Tall Side Table

$7,080 / item

Hexagonal Tall Side Table

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

Subverting traditional design norms, this minimalist side table will add a bold touch to any interior with its distinctive design. The hexagonal frame is masterfully crafted of solid...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

NU Tall Side Table

$1,900 / item

NU Tall Side Table

Located in Gamboa, RJ

Column made from crushed recycled ceramic brick, with glass and Beige Bahia marble aggregates. Recycled cast aluminum top with a polished finish. - NU is a collection dedicated to ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Slender 'Diagramme' Travertine Pedestal or Tall Side Table by Design Frères

$1,600 / item

Slender 'Diagramme' Travertine Pedestal or Tall Side Table by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant wrought iron and travertine 'Diagramme' small pedestal / tall side table by Design Frères. Clean lines and fine materials make for a luxurious pedestal for a sculpture, small...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Who Am I, Unique Tall Side Table by Studio Yolk

$5,416 / item

Who Am I, Unique Tall Side Table by Studio Yolk

Located in Geneve, CH

WHO AM I, unique tall side table by STUDIO YOLK Dimensions: Ø 24CM - 68CM Materials: Ashwood and bio resin Unique - One of One WHO AM I ”is about feeling different and having a...

Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Ash

Euphoria Tall Side Table by Memoir Essence

$3,046 / item

Euphoria Tall Side Table by Memoir Essence

Located in Geneve, CH

Euphoria Tall Side Table by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 37 x W 37 x H 60 cm.

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Teak Wood Tall Side Table

$2,200

Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Charred Teak Wood Tall Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A perfect combination of modern and organic. This tall side table is charred one time to a beautiful chocolate tone.

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Scoubidou Blue Tall Side Table

$10,540 / item

Scoubidou Blue Tall Side Table

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Scoubidou collection, named after a popular childrens' knotting craft, this side table is a sophisticated piece that combines a dynamic tension, modern design, and a stun...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brut Terrazzo Tall Side Table

$400 / item

Brut Terrazzo Tall Side Table

Located in Gamboa, RJ

The ‘Brut’ collection by Assimply Studio transforms demolition waste from masonry walls into unique pieces of furniture. These materials, which were once house structures, are given ...

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Tall Side Table - Brushed Aluminium

$824 / item

Tall Side Table - Brushed Aluminium

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

The Brushed Aluminium execution is defined as a sophisticated architectural pillar, focusing on the refinement of the metal’s vertical structure through a soft, directional glow. Ins...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Tall Side Table Plant Stand by Thonet

$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Tall Side Table Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Thonet tall side table and plant stand features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straight lines with a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Super Smooth Petrified Wood Tall Side Table

$2,800

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Super Smooth Petrified Wood Tall Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rare pale tones on this high quality petrified wood one inch thick slab, tall side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old pe...

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Super Smooth Petrified Wood Tall Side Table

$3,200

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Super Smooth Petrified Wood Tall Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rare pale tones on this high quality petrified wood two inch thick slab tall side table. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old pet...

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Petrified Wood

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze

$19,900

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Stamford, CT

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze Rare and important signed example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad wood 'Tao' side table by P...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Kupoli Tall Side Table 4 by Cameron Design House

$5,576 / item

Kupoli Tall Side Table 4 by Cameron Design House

Located in Geneve, CH

Kupoli Tall Side Table 4 by Cameron Design House Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 70 cm.

Category

2010s English Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Big Foot Table tall, Side Table, End of Sofa, Fiber Concrete, Contemporary Work.

$1,374 / item

Big Foot Table tall, Side Table, End of Sofa, Fiber Concrete, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Big Foot Table tall, side table, end of sofa, design of a modern sculpture in concrete and fibre, contemporary work.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Pedestal White Marble Tall Side Table

$1,600 / item

Pedestal White Marble Tall Side Table

By Casa Mineral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Side table in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. For this piece of marble, the cover will arrive disassembled, to install it a screwdriver is essen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pedestal Black Marble Tall Side Table

$1,600 / item

Pedestal Black Marble Tall Side Table

By Casa Mineral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Side table in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. For this piece of marble, the cover will arrive disassembled, to install it a screwdriver is essen...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971

$11,500

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Carrara marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage French Style Distressed Fruitwood and Green Marble Top Tall Side Table

$1,500

Vintage French Style Distressed Fruitwood and Green Marble Top Tall Side Table

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning vintage French style distressed fruitwood round tall side table/Lamp table. A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th century French design.

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Angelo Mangiarotti Skipper "Eros" Carrara Marble Tall Side Tables Consoles, 1971

$12,000 / item

Angelo Mangiarotti Skipper "Eros" Carrara Marble Tall Side Tables Consoles, 1971

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, rare pair of Carrara marble tall side tables or consoles with top fitted on a conical base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage French Provincial Style Mahogany and Pink Marble Top Tall Side Table

$2,000

Vintage French Provincial Style Mahogany and Pink Marble Top Tall Side Table

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning and rare vintage French provincial style mahogany tall side table/Lamp table. A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th century French design.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Eros' Series Carrara Marble Tall Side Table

$12,450

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Eros' Series Carrara Marble Tall Side Table

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in New York, NY

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Eros' Series Carrara marble tall side table, 1971. Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, the 'Eros' series, this iconic Carrara side table is su...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Arnold Tall Side Table by Paolo Rizzato

$3,940 / item

Arnold Tall Side Table by Paolo Rizzato

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

A sophisticated study of minimalism and geometry, this side table is composed of three simple geometric shapes, a line, a flat surface, and a volume. Part of the Arnold series design...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Unique Custom Basaltina Marble Carrara Tall Side Table INLAY, Reda Amalou Design

$15,115 / item

Unique Custom Basaltina Marble Carrara Tall Side Table INLAY, Reda Amalou Design

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Custom Basaltina Marble Carrara Tall Side Table INLAY, Reda Amalou Design Dimensions: Ø 45 cm x H 75 cm.

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Tall Side Table With Veneer Wood Top & Metal Footer

$4,087 / item

Tall Side Table With Veneer Wood Top & Metal Footer

By Ginger & Jagger

Located in New York, NY

This side table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous veneers and a minimalistic footer. This piece embodies one of Nature’s paramount attributes – simplicity. Top: Bird ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite & Brass Rolling Bar Cart Tall Side Table

$895

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite & Brass Rolling Bar Cart Tall Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite & Brass Rolling Bar Cart Tall Side Table. Item features a brass stretcher base, rolling casters, lucite upper level with shelf, clean modernist line...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Lucite

Unique Bauhause Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Lacquered wood, Kovona, 1940s

$1,316

Unique Bauhause Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Lacquered wood, Kovona, 1940s

By Kovona

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Type: D14 Discover the magic of true interwar avant-garde that continues to fascinate decades later with its timeless visionary purity. This magnificent Model D14 side table, born i...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Plinth Tall Side Table, White Carrara Marble by Norm Architects for Audo

$2,702 / item

Plinth Tall Side Table, White Carrara Marble by Norm Architects for Audo

By Audo, Norm Architects

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Equal parts beautiful and timeless, the Plinth Collection comprises multi-functional podiums for every space. Profiling the beauty of natural materials and uncompromising craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

EXQUISITE TWO TIER TALL SiDE TABLE CABINET LEATHER CLADDED & PAINTED WITH DOGS

$3,038

EXQUISITE TWO TIER TALL SiDE TABLE CABINET LEATHER CLADDED & PAINTED WITH DOGS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, ornately hand painted side cabinet depicting dogs in different scenes Please note the deliv...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Pink Marble Top

$4,057 / item

Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Pink Marble Top

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean tall side table with Nero Marquina top (black marble), Nero Marquina middle part (blackmarble) and Nero Marquina (bottom).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Black Marble Top

$4,057 / item

Jean Tall Side Table with Black Marble Base and Black Marble Top

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean tall side table with Nero Marquina top (black marble), Nero Marquina middle part (blackmarble) and Nero Marquina (bottom).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Plinth Tall Side Tables, Rose Marble Calacatta Viola by Norm Architects

$7,053 / set

Pair of Plinth Tall Side Tables, Rose Marble Calacatta Viola by Norm Architects

By Audo, Norm Architects

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Equal parts beautiful and timeless, the Plinth Collection comprises multi-functional podiums for every space. Profiling the beauty of natural materials and uncompromising craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Plinth Tall Side Table in Grey Marble Kendzo by Norm Architects for Audo

$2,702 / item

Plinth Tall Side Table in Grey Marble Kendzo by Norm Architects for Audo

By Norm Architects, Audo

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Equal parts beautiful and timeless, the Plinth Collection comprises multi-functional podiums for every space. Profiling the beauty of natural materials and uncompromising craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Plinth Tall Side Table, Rose Marble Calacatta Viola by Norm Architects for Audo

$3,526 / item

Plinth Tall Side Table, Rose Marble Calacatta Viola by Norm Architects for Audo

By Audo, Norm Architects

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Equal parts beautiful and timeless, the Plinth Collection comprises multi-functional podiums for every space. Profiling the beauty of natural materials and uncompromising craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Plinth Tall Side Tables, Grey Marble Kendzo by Norm Architects for Audo

$5,405 / set

Pair of Plinth Tall Side Tables, Grey Marble Kendzo by Norm Architects for Audo

By Norm Architects, Audo

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Equal parts beautiful and timeless, the Plinth Collection comprises multi-functional podiums for every space. Profiling the beauty of natural materials and uncompromising craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Nube Italia Link A Tall Side Table in Lacquered Brown by Ricardo Bello Dias

$1,306 / item

Nube Italia Link A Tall Side Table in Lacquered Brown by Ricardo Bello Dias

By Nube Italia, Ricardo Bello Dias

Located in New York, NY

"Frame in bright or brushed chromium-plated steel, burnished or painted. Top in veneered wood, glossy or mat lacquered or painted glass th. 8 mm. Italo-Brazilian architect, Ricard...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Amoris Tall Side Table in Blue Roma Quartzite & Moka Ash

$5,735 / item

Amoris Tall Side Table in Blue Roma Quartzite & Moka Ash

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

Illusory weightlessness is the fascinating key feature of this stunning low table from the Amoris series. An intriguing interlocking design makes this illusion possible, enhancing th...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Tall Tray Side Table or Entry Table

$6,200

Andrianna Shamaris Tall Tray Side Table or Entry Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive three inch thick tray style tall side table or entry table, hand carved from century old teak wood.

Category

2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Unique Bauhaus Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Makasar, Kovona, 1950s

$916

Unique Bauhaus Small Tall Side Table, Chrome and Makasar, Kovona, 1950s

By Kovona

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Unusual bauhaus table. Completely professionally restored Source: Czech Maker: Kovona Period: 1950-1959 Material: Chrome and lacquered Makasar.

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Tortoiseshell Bamboo Tall Side Table or Plant Stand, circa 1900

$650

Antique English Tortoiseshell Bamboo Tall Side Table or Plant Stand, circa 1900

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The square wooden top retains a warm, beautifully aged surface with visible grain, old nail heads and the kind of authentic variation that only develops through time and use. Its tal...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 28" Tall Side Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

$2,240Sale Price|30% Off

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 28" Tall Side Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant mid-century modern side table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass top supported by sculptural, tapered walnut wood legs. It features thick, green-edge...

Category

Vintage 1930s American End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carv Tall Side Table in Chauvigny Stone by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

$2,050 / item

Carv Tall Side Table in Chauvigny Stone by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

By Daniel Fintzi

Located in 中西區, HK

Carv occasional table is Cut from a single block of Chauvigny Limestone. Essential and organic design, naturally creating a flat tabletop flowing to a Y - shaped foot, revealing the ...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Side Table, Single Pedestal with Antique Base, Walnut Wood

$639Sale Price|20% Off

Side Table, Single Pedestal with Antique Base, Walnut Wood

Located in Toronto, CA

A tall side table in walnut with a single pedestal with cabriole foot base.

Category

20th Century Canadian Gothic Revival Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gerald Mccabe Side Table in White Oak

$1,800

Gerald Mccabe Side Table in White Oak

By Orange Crate Modern, Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful tall side table by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Tall, Made to Order

$8,200 / set

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Tall, Made to Order

By Souda, MPGMB

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing includes a short Sass side table (16" in height) with a 14" diameter Carrara marble top and a tall side table (20" tall) with a 14" diameter top.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style tall side table

$6,000

Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style tall side table

By Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Televisore Lunga 2 Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used fo...

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carv Tall Side Table in Bordeaux Blanc Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

$2,890 / item

Carv Tall Side Table in Bordeaux Blanc Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

By Daniel Fintzi

Located in 中西區, HK

Carv occasional table is Cut from a single block of Bordeaux Blanc Marble. Essential and organic design, naturally creating a flat tabletop flowing to a Y - shaped foot, revealing th...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Natural White Marble Stone, Rose top, Black detail handmade Jean Tall Side Table

$1,268 / item

Natural White Marble Stone, Rose top, Black detail handmade Jean Tall Side Table

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean side tables are unique in their conception. The combination of three different marbles make them a sign of unconformity and originality. The combination in the picture is in Es...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Nube Italia Turn Tall Side Table in Beige Lacquered Wood by Carlo Colombo

$1,795 / item

Nube Italia Turn Tall Side Table in Beige Lacquered Wood by Carlo Colombo

By Carlo Colombo, Nube Italia

Located in New York, NY

Curved multi-layered wood. Finishing available: mat or polished lacquered or veneered wood zebrano, wengé, beech wood. Carlo Colombo is considered one of the most important Italia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Aesthetic Movement Walnut side table wot-not-stand with half triangle shelves.

$3,781

Aesthetic Movement Walnut side table wot-not-stand with half triangle shelves.

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tall side table wot-not-stand with a molded square top and a further full shelf below followed by staggered tri-angular shelves, from to bottom with fine...

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Turned Wood Side-tables with Honed Coral Stone Slab, Pair

$14,000 / set

French Oak Turned Wood Side-tables with Honed Coral Stone Slab, Pair

Located in North Miami, FL

Take a look at the details that make these tall side tables so great!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Marble Top Tall Wood End Tables, a Pair

$900Sale Price / set|25% Off

Vintage French Marble Top Tall Wood End Tables, a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage mid-century pair of French provincial marble top tall side tables. These lovely accent tables feature raised/lipped edges, inset marble tops, cabriole legs and carved & cha...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Side Table - Tall Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Aged Brass by Unism

$1,374 / item

Side Table - Tall Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Aged Brass by Unism

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

The Aged Brass Tall Side Table is our tribute to generational permanence—an object crafted to appear as if it has stood in place for centuries.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Side Table - Tall Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Polished Brass by Unism

$1,786 / item

Side Table - Tall Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Polished Brass by Unism

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

The Polished Brass Tall Side Table is a radiant solar anchor—a solid statement of permanence and unapologetic luxury.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Combining a solid oak top with industrial-style metal legs, this tall side table transcends its function—becoming a sculptural statement piece in any space.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Combining a solid oak top with industrial-style metal legs, this tall side table transcends its function—becoming a sculptural statement piece in any space.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The EDGE Series Solid Oak Tall Side Table with Metal Slat Details is a refined expression of woodworking artistry and industrial elegance.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Solid Wood Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The EDGE Series Solid Oak Tall Side Table with Metal Slat Details is a refined expression of woodworking artistry and industrial elegance.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Dimmed Color Caprice Tall Side Table by Draga & Aurel

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 14.38 in

Post-Modern Dimmed Color Caprice Tall Side Table by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel, Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

Its bespoke brass structure with its dimmed colored glass top takes you back to the glamorous Paris nightlife that is known as the golden era. This sleek tall side table design ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Pigmented Glass Taboo Tall Side Table by Draga & Aurel

Unavailable

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in

Post-Modern Pigmented Glass Taboo Tall Side Table by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel, Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

Night Fever Collection The Taboo tall side table features a sleek design and impressive craftsmanship techniques.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Monterey Tall Side Table with White Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

Unavailable

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Monterey Tall Side Table with White Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade Monterey tall side table features an intricate hand-gilded metal base and a hand- nished wood top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monterey Tall Side Table with Honey Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

Unavailable

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Monterey Tall Side Table with Honey Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade Monterey tall side table features an intricate hand-gilded metal base and a hand- nished wood top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solid Walnut Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE AGED

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Solid Walnut Tall Side Table / Plant Stand – EDGE AGED

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

This piece is entirely handcrafted from solid oak wood and metal, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and quality materials. Each wooden component carries its own distinct grain pat...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1980s Memphis Milano Design Style Tall Side Tables Sottsass Period Modernist

Unavailable

H 28.55 in W 15.75 in D 23.23 in

1980s Memphis Milano Design Style Tall Side Tables Sottsass Period Modernist

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

A unique pair of modernist side tables made in the 1980s and in the style of Memphis Design. Black curved rod iron frame with a bended handle on top of a white round plastic base wit...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

70's Pair Of Chrome Faux Bamboo Glass Top Side Tables

Unavailable

H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in

70's Pair Of Chrome Faux Bamboo Glass Top Side Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970'S Modern Pair of chrome faux bamboo & glass top tall side tables. The glass top measures 14" inches square and is detachable.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tall Black Side table with Drawer

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 20 in D 12 in

Tall Black Side table with Drawer

Located in Vancouver, BC

Sleek, small-scale tall side table with lower drawer. Crafted from solid teak.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Gustavian End Tables

Materials

Teak

Monterey Short Side Table with White Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

Unavailable

H 13 in W 18 in D 18 in

Monterey Short Side Table with White Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair it side by side with the complementary tall side table for a stylish and sophisticated look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monterey Short Side Table with Honey Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

Unavailable

H 13 in W 18 in D 18 in

Monterey Short Side Table with Honey Lacquered Top by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair it side by side with the complementary tall side table for a stylish and sophisticated look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century Italian Gold and Silver Polished Metal Display Stand

Unavailable

H 27.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.59 in

Mid-20th Century Italian Gold and Silver Polished Metal Display Stand

Located in Hove, GB

An attractive Italian gold and silver anodised aluminium tall side table or display stand, with three clear glass shelves with mirrored borders.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Garde Side Table (Tall) by Brian Chaaban

Unavailable

H 24 in W 11 in D 11 in

Garde Side Table (Tall) by Brian Chaaban

By CHAABAN

Located in London, GB

The Garde Side Table blends sculptural design with luxurious materials, making it a standout accent piece for sophisticated interiors. Featuring a refined bronze glass top and a rich...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Palladium by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in W 13 in D 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Palladium by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in Palladium. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home access...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Parchment and Bronze Oscar Side Table by Elan Atelier, Tall Table (Preorder)

Unavailable

H 22.8 in W 16 in D 15.4 in

Parchment and Bronze Oscar Side Table by Elan Atelier, Tall Table (Preorder)

By Elan Atelier

Located in New York, NY

Made to order Tall Oscar Side Table with parchment top and cast bronze legs by Elan Atelier The Oscar Side Tables, tall and low, are an elegant statement inspired by early to mid-ce...

Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Tall Twisted Ceramic Castle Side Table in Marshmallow by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Tall Twisted Ceramic Castle Side Table in Marshmallow by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Tall twisted ceramic castle side table in Marshmallow.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ruffle Ceramic Side Table & Stool in Marshmallow by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in W 12.5 in D 13 in

Tall Ruffle Ceramic Side Table & Stool in Marshmallow by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Tall Ruffle ceramic side table in Marshmallow. Made to order.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in almost teal. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home acce...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Mottled Blue by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Mottled Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in mottled blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home acc...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Analine Green by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Analine Green by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic Hex side table in Analine green. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home ac...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Sunset Pink by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Sunset Pink by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Sunset Pink. Made to order. Bzippy ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home acce...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Gloss Mint by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 13 in

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Gloss Mint by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in Gloss Mint. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home acces...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

XL Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table & Coffee Table in Chrome Green by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

XL Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table & Coffee Table in Chrome Green by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

XL tall ceramic hex side table & stool in Marshmallow.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Radius Tall Single Drawer Side Table in Walnut by Munson Furniture

Unavailable

H 34.38 in W 21 in D 16 in

Radius Tall Single Drawer Side Table in Walnut by Munson Furniture

By Paul Munson

Located in Oakland, CA

We've started with our signature Radius table design and added a drawer to create a functional living room pedestal side table or bedroom dressing table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Tall Twisted Ceramic Castle Side Table in Snowy Plum by BZIPPY

Unavailable

H 22 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Tall Twisted Ceramic Castle Side Table in Snowy Plum by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Tall Twisted Ceramic Castle side table in Snowy Plum.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

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Tall Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall side tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall side tables — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 394 antique and vintage tall side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 393 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tall 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. modern, mid-century modern and Victorian tall side tables are consistently popular styles. Tall side tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Souda, Unism.Store and Isaac Friedman-Heiman are consistently popular.

How Much are Tall Side Tables?

Prices for tall side tables start at $1 and top out at $285,000 with the average selling for $2,199.

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 Tall 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.
How tall should bedside tables be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
What is a tall coffee table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How tall is the typical dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
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.
How tall should chairs be for a 30-inch table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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.
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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