What are low tables called?

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.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Why are console tables so low?

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.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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.

What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

What 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 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.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Low Side Tables

Shimmer Table

Dining Table With Metal Inlay

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Small Low table by Carlo Tamborini

$1,984 / item

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Small Low table by Carlo Tamborini

By Carlo Tamborini, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low tables in extralight transparent glass, available in two different sizes. A complex and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Medium Low table by Carlo Tamborini

$1,984 / item

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Medium Low table by Carlo Tamborini

By Carlo Tamborini, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low tables in extralight transparent glass, available in two different sizes. A complex and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

R3 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

$28,700 / item

R3 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

By John Eric Byers

Located in Geneve, CH

R3 maple round low table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x diameter 122 cm Materials

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

"Tiger" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,185

"Tiger" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Fragile Edizioni, Anna Gili

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Tiger" low table from "Petit Table" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Kuma" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,185

"Kuma" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Fragile Edizioni, Anna Gili

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Kuma" low table from "PETit TABLE" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Dolly" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,482

"Dolly" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Fragile Edizioni, Anna Gili

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Dolly" low table from "PETit TABLE" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass Trims

$1,876

19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass Trims

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Hand Crafted 19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Period Low Tables by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell

$4,250 / set

Pair of Period Low Tables by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of modernist low tables designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell were made circa 1938 and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

$1,524 / item

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina by Cassina

$3,100 / item

Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina by Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina is a modern design from the renowned Cassina

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Anglo-Indian Low Table, Silver Clad Wood, Hand-Hammered, 1950

$1,850 / item

Vintage Anglo-Indian Low Table, Silver Clad Wood, Hand-Hammered, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Anglo-Indian silvered wrapped clad side low table. Anglo Raj side low table hand-hammered

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Similar Cherrywood & glass low tables attributed Carlo De Carli

$8,800 / set

Pair of Similar Cherrywood & glass low tables attributed Carlo De Carli

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of similar Italian Mid-Century cherrywood low end tables with an intricately etched glass top

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia PLISSE' Low table in Emerald green by Mario Bellini

$4,849 / item

Glas Italia PLISSE' Low table in Emerald green by Mario Bellini

By Glas Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely functional low table with a light aspect and soft and gentle shapes in 12 mm extralight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia PLISSE' Low table in Ruby Red by Mario Bellini

$4,849 / item

Glas Italia PLISSE' Low table in Ruby Red by Mario Bellini

By Glas Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely functional low table with a light aspect and soft and gentle shapes in 12 mm extralight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

New Volumes Terracotta Echo High and Low tables by Thomas Coward

Price Upon Request

New Volumes Terracotta Echo High and Low tables by Thomas Coward

Located in CREMORNE, AU

Set comprises of 3 Echo High & 1 Echo Low A robust terracotta side table featuring a revolving

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Terracotta

Moooi Turbo Low Table in Wooden Frame by Maarten Baas

$5,646 / item

Moooi Turbo Low Table in Wooden Frame by Maarten Baas

By Maarten Baas, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spontaneous and refreshing, the car’s abstract design conveys the uncontaminated simplicity of childhood’s thoughts and dreams. A candid sketch of a car roars to life and parks itsel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Faceted Postmodern Low Tables in Hand-Lacquered Custom RAL Colors

$5,500 / item

Set of Two Faceted Postmodern Low Tables in Hand-Lacquered Custom RAL Colors

By JLC

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This collection of lithic low tables explores the tension between primitive, rock-like formations

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark

$3,000

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Low table in teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1960s. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Regency Round Marble Top Wrought Iron Brass Swan Low Drink Table - Pair

$1,250 / set

Italian Regency Round Marble Top Wrought Iron Brass Swan Low Drink Table - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Round Black Marble Top Wrought Iron Tripod Base Low Drink Side Tables with

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Painted Low Table With Faux Marble Top and Gilt Rams Head Legs

$1,400

Painted Low Table With Faux Marble Top and Gilt Rams Head Legs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Painted round low table with a decorative faux marble top and gilt rams head legs. The black

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

$17,789

Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare low table designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Low Tables Lacquered in Variety of Ral Colors

$6,776 / set

Set of 3 Low Tables Lacquered in Variety of Ral Colors

By Albino Miranda

Located in NEW YORK, NY

. Properties: The reinforced resin provide a durable, scratch-resistant surface. The table is also available in

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Giovanni Ferrabini stunning Sculptural Bronze Low Table, Italian Design 1950 ca.

$11,859

Giovanni Ferrabini stunning Sculptural Bronze Low Table, Italian Design 1950 ca.

By Giovanni Ferrabini

Located in Milan, IT

A low table with a strongly decorative character, this unique piece features a finely crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

De Sede DS-3011 Set of Three Low Tables upholstered with Leather

$7,672 / item

De Sede DS-3011 Set of Three Low Tables upholstered with Leather

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Description DS-3011 coffee table is designed by Mario Ferrarini for de Sede with structure in panel

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Tray Side Table, Minimalist Style

$890

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Tray Side Table, Minimalist Style

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique mahoni wood low profile side table. The entire piece is hand carved from a single block of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Peter Ghyczy T37 Low Coffee Table, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century, 1960

$1,185Sale Price|20% Off

Peter Ghyczy T37 Low Coffee Table, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century, 1960

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Oirlo, LI

Table Peter Ghyczy model T37 low model, 1960. Coffee table T37 design by Peter Ghyczy 70 years

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1930s French Brass and Marble Top Round Coffee or Side Table

$1,180

1930s French Brass and Marble Top Round Coffee or Side Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

companion for a settee or a unique low side table.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Glas Italia ALICE Set of two Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud

$7,207 / set

Glas Italia ALICE Set of two Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of parallelepiped shaped low tables in 6 mm tempered smoked glass, glued 45°, to whose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

$3,058

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

Located in London, GB

A French 1970s bamboo and rattan coffee or low side table with two drawers on the front edge each

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French metal and ceramic low table Vallauris, La Grange - 60's

$1,541

French metal and ceramic low table Vallauris, La Grange - 60's

By Vallauris

Located in Padova, IT

Very good condition, with small and inevitable signs of time and use. Metal frame, hand-painted ceramic tile shelf.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Fumé by Jean-Marie Massaud

$2,266 / item

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Fumé by Jean-Marie Massaud

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low table with base obtained by gluing one to each other several slabs of tempered glass. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Blue by Jean-Marie Massaud

$2,266 / item

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Blue by Jean-Marie Massaud

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low table with base obtained by gluing one to each other several slabs of tempered glass. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Red by Jean-Marie Massaud

$2,266 / item

Glas Italia DON GERRIT Low table in Red by Jean-Marie Massaud

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low table with base obtained by gluing one to each other several slabs of tempered glass. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Cast Metal Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

$4,087 / set

Pair of Cast Metal Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of Italian design Brutalist round textured cast aluminum metal fusion side end low coffee

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Glory Holes Side Table by Richard Yasmine

$12,262 / item

Glory Holes Side Table by Richard Yasmine

By Richard Yasmine

Located in Geneve, CH

the word “glory”, when gathered on the perforated marble top the whole piece form a low table, a side

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak Low Table by Dada Est., Handmade in Spain, 2021

$7,708

Mid-Century Modern Oak Low Table by Dada Est., Handmade in Spain, 2021

By DADA est.

Located in Barcelona, ES

Table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona, 2021. Oak table Measures: 85 cm D x 160 cm W x 30

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina SpA Rolling Cinnabar Low Bedside Tables

$12,000 / set

Pair of Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina SpA Rolling Cinnabar Low Bedside Tables

By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Japanese Mid-Century rolling occasional / bedside tables in cinnabar lacquer with a low

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Brown Milk Stools

$326 / item

Low Brown Milk Stools

Located in Geneve, CH

Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished. Designer'...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

$6,997 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Très Jolie Low Table with Gold Leaf Laser Engraved Lace

$11,475 / item

21st Century Très Jolie Low Table with Gold Leaf Laser Engraved Lace

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

allows the upper layer of lacquer to be engraved to obtain the design. Side table with structure in wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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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

What are low tables called?
1 Answer
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.
Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are console tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
1 Answer
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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
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.
What size should a side table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What 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 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.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.

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