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Mid-Century Low Side Table
Mid-Century Low Side Table

Mid-Century Low Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century low side table. Legs and top frame finished in dark brown stained wood and black

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table
Casiopee Gold Low Side Table

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Casiopee Gold Low Side Table with steel structure in gold finish, with up and down tops in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Bellagio Low Side Table
Bellagio Low Side Table

Bellagio Low Side Table

By Morelato

Located in Milan, IT

This low side table has a calacatta marble top that elegantly complements the walnut ash wood

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

American of Martinsville Burl Walnut Low Side Table
American of Martinsville Burl Walnut Low Side Table

American of Martinsville Burl Walnut Low Side Table

By American of Martinsville

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century American of Martinsville Burl Walnut Low Side Table with fluted brass leg caps

Category

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

Materials

Brass

20th Century HandCrafted Solid Cherry Serpentine Low Side Table
20th Century HandCrafted Solid Cherry Serpentine Low Side Table

20th Century HandCrafted Solid Cherry Serpentine Low Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century Hand Crafted Solid Cherry Serpentine Low Side Table Measures 11.5" in width, 29" in

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800
Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800

Antique Rustic Hardwood Low Side Table. English C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous rustic low side table Made from very heavy tropical hardwood I particularly like the

Category

Antique 1790s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wire Low Side Table by Dare Studio
Wire Low Side Table by Dare Studio

Wire Low Side Table by Dare Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Wire low side table by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 43 cm, D 40 cm Materials: European white

Category

2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Provincial Walnut Low Side Table, Circa 1820s
Early 19th Century Provincial Walnut Low Side Table, Circa 1820s

Early 19th Century Provincial Walnut Low Side Table, Circa 1820s

Located in Germantown, MD

First quarter of 19th Century Provincial Walnut single drawer Low Side Table. Large single drawer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Anglo-Japanese Carved Hardwood Low Side Tables, a Pair
Midcentury Anglo-Japanese Carved Hardwood Low Side Tables, a Pair

Midcentury Anglo-Japanese Carved Hardwood Low Side Tables, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of midcentury Anglo-Japanese Carved Hardwood Chabudai style Low Side Tables. The hardwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Federal Turned Legs Mahogany Low Side Table Tea Table
Mid-Century Federal Turned Legs Mahogany Low Side Table Tea Table

Mid-Century Federal Turned Legs Mahogany Low Side Table Tea Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A federal style turned legs Mahogany low Side Table. Table has been recently refinished and is in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Design Low Side Table set, Belgium 1950's
Midcentury Design Low Side Table set, Belgium 1950's

Midcentury Design Low Side Table set, Belgium 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Design Low Side Table Set. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid beech wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table, Belgium 1960's
Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table, Belgium 1960's

Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table, Belgium 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Minimalist Design Two Tier Low Side Table. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Side table, bedside

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Low Side Table with Drawers by Ico Parisi
Low Side Table with Drawers by Ico Parisi

Low Side Table with Drawers by Ico Parisi

By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi

Located in Petershagen, DE

side table is one of a kind. It has three flush drawers on one side, two open compartments on two other

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

NU Low Side Table
NU Low Side Table

NU Low 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

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair. Item features a nice low

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brut Terrazzo Low Side Table
Brut Terrazzo Low Side Table

Brut Terrazzo Low Side Table

Located in Gamboa, RJ

collection also includes lighter pieces, such as side tables in two heights and a three-legged stool, whose

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Low Side table by Arosio
Low Side table by Arosio

Low Side table by Arosio

Located in Red Lion, PA

Very unique table with a textured fish design underneath a piece of glass. It looks like a piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Low Side Table - Brushed Aluminium
Low Side Table - Brushed Aluminium

Low Side Table - Brushed Aluminium

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

(oxidising or ageing) into one of the available finish options. This process means that every table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Low Side Table with Marble
Low Side Table with Marble

Low Side Table with Marble

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant and versatile side table will be a precious addition to both a modern and a classic

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Low Side Table - Brushed Brass
Low Side Table - Brushed Brass

Low Side Table - Brushed Brass

By Unism.Store

Located in Warszawa, PL

(oxidising or ageing) into one of the available finish options. This process means that every table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1950’s Original Rattan French Low Side Table
1950’s Original Rattan French Low Side Table

1950’s Original Rattan French Low Side Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Original Rattan French Low Side Table 1950’s Original Rattan French Low Side Table. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s French Tables

Materials

Rattan

Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella
Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella

Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella

Located in Geneve, CH

Carpet Matter low side table by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: 65 x 65 x H 35 cm Materials: waste

Category

2010s English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Signed John Dickinson 1970s White Plaster Low Side Table with Hoofed Feet
Signed John Dickinson 1970s White Plaster Low Side Table with Hoofed Feet

Signed John Dickinson 1970s White Plaster Low Side Table with Hoofed Feet

By John Dickinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A signed John Dickinson plaster low side table from circa 1970 with white finish, X-Form base and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Acrylic, Modern Mandala Low Side Table
Acrylic, Modern Mandala Low Side Table

Acrylic, Modern Mandala Low Side Table

$1,032Sale Price / item|20% Off

Acrylic, Modern Mandala Low Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Designed by luxury lifestyle brand JG Home, the Mandala ‘Bouquet Tables’ bring an explosion of

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 2 Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella
Set of 2 Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella

Set of 2 Carpet Matter Low Side Table by Riccardo Cenedella

Located in Geneve, CH

Carpet matter low side table by Riccardo Cenedella. Dimensions: 65 x 65 x H 35 cm. Materials

Category

2010s English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Volume Low Side Table, Powder Coated Metal Base with Marble Top by AVLU
Volume Low Side Table, Powder Coated Metal Base with Marble Top by AVLU

Volume Low Side Table, Powder Coated Metal Base with Marble Top by AVLU

Located in Geneve, CH

Volume Low Side Table, Powder Coated Metal Base with Marble Top by AVLU Dimensions: D 50 x H 42 cm

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Low Side Table, 1930's France
Art Deco Low Side Table, 1930's France

Art Deco Low Side Table, 1930's France

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Art Deco Low Round Side table. Made in France, 1930's period. Elm wood constructed small

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Low Side Table Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish
Sculptural Low Side Table Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish

Sculptural Low Side Table Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table elevated on four, low and curved legs. Its rich black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio
Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio

Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio

By Todomuta Studio

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean of design and get lost in its confines, beyond already mapped currents, to explore t...

Category

2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio
Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio

Massless Low Side Table, Aluminum, Marble by Todomuta Studio

By Todomuta Studio

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean of design and get lost in its confines, beyond already mapped currents, to explore t...

Category

2010s European Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Low Side Table, Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s, simple form table
Low Side Table, Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s, simple form table

Low Side Table, Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s, simple form table

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

beautifully aged patina. Versatile in use as a side table, low bench, or display surface, it exemplifies the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Modern Design Low Side table set, Sweden 1960's
Midcentury Modern Design Low Side table set, Sweden 1960's

Midcentury Modern Design Low Side table set, Sweden 1960's

By Eric Merthen

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Low Sofa End / Side / Coffee Table set of 2. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ames CARIBE CHIC Low Side Table by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

Ames CARIBE CHIC Low Side Table by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

The Caribe Chic Low Side Table is an elegant design by Sebastian Herkner and can be used inside and

Category

2010s Colombian Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Small Modernist Chromed and Glass Cube Low Side Table
Vintage Small Modernist Chromed and Glass Cube Low Side Table

Vintage Small Modernist Chromed and Glass Cube Low Side Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Made in the 70s this low cube table is a perfect accent in a modern interior. Clean and fresh

Category

Late 20th Century North American International Style Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Bronze by Victoria Wilmotte
ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Bronze by Victoria Wilmotte

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Bronze by Victoria Wilmotte

By Victoria Wilmotte

Located in New York, NY

With the Pli side table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Blue by Victoria Wilmotte
ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Blue by Victoria Wilmotte

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Blue by Victoria Wilmotte

By Victoria Wilmotte

Located in New York, NY

With the Pli side table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Green by Victoria Wilmotte
ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Green by Victoria Wilmotte

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Green by Victoria Wilmotte

By Victoria Wilmotte

Located in New York, NY

With the Pli side table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Black by Victoria Wilmotte
ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Black by Victoria Wilmotte

ClassiCon Pli Low Side Table in Black by Victoria Wilmotte

By Victoria Wilmotte

Located in New York, NY

With the Pli side table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

New Volumes Marble Hurlysi Low Side Table by Thomas Coward
New Volumes Marble Hurlysi Low Side Table by Thomas Coward

New Volumes Marble Hurlysi Low Side Table by Thomas Coward

Located in CREMORNE, AU

side table is available individually or as a complementary pair. Collections for the home and office

Category

2010s Greek Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Ames Indoor or Outdoor Caribe Low Side Table by Sebastian Herkner
Ames Indoor or Outdoor Caribe Low Side Table by Sebastian Herkner

Ames Indoor or Outdoor Caribe Low Side Table by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

The charming Caribe Low Side Table is a colorful companion for seating arrangements inside and

Category

2010s Colombian Tables

Materials

Steel

Franco Tacchi Italian Florentine Painted and Partial Gilt Low Side Table
Franco Tacchi Italian Florentine Painted and Partial Gilt Low Side Table

Franco Tacchi Italian Florentine Painted and Partial Gilt Low Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Franco Tacchi Italian Florentine hand-painted giltwood side table with cabriole legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Low side table, France, Les Arcs, 1980s, Simple and sturdy construction
Low side table, France, Les Arcs, 1980s, Simple and sturdy construction

Low side table, France, Les Arcs, 1980s, Simple and sturdy construction

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Simple, sturdy construction with warm natural patina. A piece selected for the Les Arcs environment, reflecting its functional Alpine aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base & Carrara Marble Top
Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base & Carrara Marble Top

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base & Carrara Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Carrara Marble Top
Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Carrara Marble Top

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base & Carrara Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Sheet Metal

French Modern Square Low Side Table of Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Top
French Modern Square Low Side Table of Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Top

French Modern Square Low Side Table of Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large French Modern square low side table (or cocktail table) featuring a handsome

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak
Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak

Saikoro Low Side Table with Mineral Plaster Table Top and Historical Oak

Located in Nijlen, BE

A low one-of-a-kind side table from our Saikoro collection. You can use it to put in front of a big

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Oak, Coating

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Low Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of low side tables available for sale. Each of these unique low side tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 345 antique and vintage low side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 94 modern editions to choose from as well. Low 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. Low side tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small low side tables measuring 6 inches across. Low side tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Angelo Mangiarotti, ClassiCon and Dessie Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Low Side Tables?

Prices for low side tables start at $55 and top out at $36,894 with the average selling for $2,207.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Low Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs 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.