What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

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

What 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 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 are tiny side tables called?

What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.

What is a tall side table called?

A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

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Continental Neoclassic Karelian Birch Lyre Side Table

$8,750

Continental Neoclassic Karelian Birch Lyre Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Neoclassic Karelian (Circa 1820 and later embellished) birch, mahogany & parquetry side table with a frieze drawer on a lyre form stem.

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

20th Century Lyre Side Table with Acid-Etched Glass Top by Maison Jansen, France

$17,000

20th Century Lyre Side Table with Acid-Etched Glass Top by Maison Jansen, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century Neoclassical lyre side table with acid-etched glass top and accents by Maison Jansen, France By: Maison Jansen Material: wood, glass Technique: carved, hand-carve...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lyre Form Side Table

$2,950

Lyre Form Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A Continental lyre form side table in burled Amboyna wood.

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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Vintage Mahogany Lyre Base Rectangular Side Table, C 1940s

$875

Vintage Mahogany Lyre Base Rectangular Side Table, C 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

Gorgeous Vintage Mahogany Lyre Base Rectangular Side Table, C 1940s Measures 22.5"W x 15.5" D x 25.5"H W4040422.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,275

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

The tables has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 1920’s empire revival birch lyre form side table

$1,633

Swedish 1920’s empire revival birch lyre form side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 1920's empire revival birch lyre form side table circa 1920. Fine quality example of a lyre pedestal table.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Side Tables

Materials

Birch

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,875

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

The tables has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,275

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

The tables has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,675

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

The tables has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges

$2,375

19th Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges

Located in Miami, FL

The table has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top, 1850

$2,320

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top, 1850

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque Spanish side table with marquetry top 19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top, 1850

$2,320

Spanish Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top, 1850

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque Spanish side table with marquetry top 19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table of Chestnut with Carved Lyre Legs, Spanish, 19th Century

$1,680Sale Price|30% Off

Side Table of Chestnut with Carved Lyre Legs, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of chestnut with carved lyre base and carved ebonized details in the legs, Spanish, 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Superb Antique Neoclassical Oval Mahogany Side End Tables with Lyre Bases

$3,650 / set

Superb Antique Neoclassical Oval Mahogany Side End Tables with Lyre Bases

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A gorgeous pair of antique neoclassical mahogany oval side tables having lyrical lyre bases, wooden galleries around the tops and ball feet.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Marquetry Top & Lyre Legs

$2,100

19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Marquetry Top & Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table, or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Beautiful Pair of French Lyre Ended Cherrywood Lamp or Side Tables

$1,777 / set

A Beautiful Pair of French Lyre Ended Cherrywood Lamp or Side Tables

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Beautiful Pair of French Lyre Ended Cherrywood Lamp or Side Tables This is a very attractive pair, the tables have a small gallery around the top with a long drawer below, the le...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side or Desk Table with Lyre Legs

$3,800

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side or Desk Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

The tables has carved edges front in all sides. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Lyre Shaped Side Table by André Arbus, France, Circa 1930

$5,100

Art Deco Lyre Shaped Side Table by André Arbus, France, Circa 1930

By André Arbus

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art deco side table with a peculiar lyre shape. Designed by the french artist Andre Arbus (1903-1969).

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Karl Johan/ Biedermeier Side Table in Mahogany with Lyre Base, Sweden

$4,750

Antique Karl Johan/ Biedermeier Side Table in Mahogany with Lyre Base, Sweden

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely Biedermeier side table in mahogany with lyre pedestal on quatre-form base and resting on scroll feet from the reign of Karl Johan of Sweden, circa 1830.

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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$2,275

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs with carved top with horse and cavaliers and so carved edges in top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Rectangular Shaped Side Tables with Bronze Lyre Legs

$48,000 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Rectangular Shaped Side Tables with Bronze Lyre Legs

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI style rectangular shaped side tables/centre tables with bronze lyre shaped legs.

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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top

$2,750

Early 19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque Spanish side table with marquetry top 19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut.

Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$4,450

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs with carved edges in top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$2,675

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs with carved edges in top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$2,675

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs with carved edges in top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$5,475

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs . The top is finely carved edges.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 1880s Walnut Side Table or Lady Desk, Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher

$3,475

Spanish 1880s Walnut Side Table or Lady Desk, Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

A Spanish walnut side table with single drawer, scalloped apron, carved legs and iron side stretcher from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with carved lyre legs with carved edges in top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Side Table with Hand Carved Lyre Leg and Iron Stretcher

$1,762Sale Price|25% Off

19th Century Spanish Side Table with Hand Carved Lyre Leg and Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish side table with hand carved lyre leg and iron stretcher.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Early 19th Century Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top

$2,450

Spanish Early 19th Century Baroque Side Table with Lyre Legs and Marquetry Top

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque Spanish side table with marquetry top 19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

$2,675

Side Table of Walnut with Carved Lyre Legs and Top, Spanish, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Side table of walnut with handmade inlays . Spanish, 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table With Lyre Legs In Solid Walnut

$3,950

Table With Lyre Legs In Solid Walnut

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its compact proportions, measuring 38.75 inches wide, 27 inches deep, and 30.1 inches high, this piece offers versatility without sacrificing character. Ideal as a writing table...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Library Table with Lyre Base

$2,625Sale Price|25% Off

Regency Rosewood Library Table with Lyre Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning early 19th century style side table in figured rosewood. The top with rounded corners and inlaid with boxwood is supported by a simple rosewood veneered frieze with a drawer...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th century Swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table

$1,770

19th century Swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table circa 1890. Rectangular top with canted corners. Hinged lid opens to reveal a fitted interior of compartments arranged aroun...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table

$1,845

19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table circa 1890. Elegant piece of late 19th century swedish furniture. Overall rectangular shaped top with canted corners. Made in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Lyre Pedestal Table

$4,095

Antique Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Lyre Pedestal Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table with drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Mersman Mahogany Oval Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table

$1,210

Mersman Mahogany Oval Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mersman Mahogany Oval single drawer Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table Measures 30" in width and 22" in length and 27" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Lyre Sewing Table in Viennese Biedermeier Style

$1,849

Beautiful Lyre Sewing Table in Viennese Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Maple root on solid softwood. Oval, one-piece frame bordered with brass beading on lyre-shaped, openwork cheeks with metal sides. Rectangular pedestal ending in blackened ball feet. ...

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 19th Century Stretchered Table with Lyre Legs

$4,200

Italian Early 19th Century Stretchered Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Fratino walnut table from the early 19th century. This Italian walnut side table features lyre shaped legs with hand-forged iron stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique New Mexican Painted Lyre Base Table From J. Sykes

$1,400

Antique New Mexican Painted Lyre Base Table From J. Sykes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Primitive New Mexican Console Table originally purchased from the iconic New Preston design shop J. Sykes. With a timeworn painted Green finished trestle base, on four legs w...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Empire Revival Burl Mahogany Harp Lyre Base Game Table

$1,900

Antique Empire Revival Burl Mahogany Harp Lyre Base Game Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

Empire Revival Burl Mahogany Lyre base game table Rich Flame mahogany on a stepped harp lyre base. When closed can serve as a console and open as a dining or gaming table. Measure...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

$1,125

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Duncan Phyfe Style Occasional Sewing or Spool Table. Features a crotch mahogany frame over an ebonized lyre base with brass rods and downswept scrolled feet. Inc...

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1920s Regency Painted Walnut Flip-Top Table with Hand-Painted Lyre

$1,530

Circa 1920s Regency Painted Walnut Flip-Top Table with Hand-Painted Lyre

Located in Elkhart, IN

An elegant Regency-style flip-top side table in painted walnut, featuring hand-painted gold decoration against a deep green ground.

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table [A]

$710Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table [A]

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table Circa 1900, Shaped Rectangular top with Boxwood line inlay, Satinwood Banded inlay around edge, Oval Shaped unde...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table[B]

$710Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table[B]

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid & carved Lyre end support table Circa 1900, Shaped Rectangular top with Boxwood line inlay, Satinwood Banded inlay around edge, Oval Shaped und...

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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Continental Walnut Table with Lyre-Form Legs & Iron Stretcher

$3,885

18th Century Continental Walnut Table with Lyre-Form Legs & Iron Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Continental Walnut table with Lyre-Form Legs & Iron stretcher.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Work Table with Lyre Supports and Fitted Drawer

$4,500

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Work Table with Lyre Supports and Fitted Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined 19th-century Biedermeier walnut work table, distinguished by its elegant lyre-form supports and clean architectural lines.

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swan Lyre End Tables by Samuel Copelon, Brass & Milk Glass, Italy

$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off

Swan Lyre End Tables by Samuel Copelon, Brass & Milk Glass, Italy

By Samuel Copelon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular pair of vintage side tables designed by Samuel Copelon, ( no signs ). They are original from the Mid 20th Century. These tables are made of metal. They have brass swan h...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Petite Spanish Lyre Leg & Stretcher Wooden Drinks Table- Super Cute Size!

$1,050

A Petite Spanish Lyre Leg & Stretcher Wooden Drinks Table- Super Cute Size!

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood trestle-leg drinks table. This vintage small-sized table from Spain features a rectangular-shaped top which is raised upon a pair of sinuously carved lyre-legs ...

Category

20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

19th French Bistro Table with Iron Lyre Legs & Wood Top with Drawer

$3,450

19th French Bistro Table with Iron Lyre Legs & Wood Top with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

19th century French bistro table with iron lyre legs & wood top with drawer Really chic and beautiful Original patina Restored top.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian 1820s Walnut Low Fratino Table with Lyre-Shaped Base and Iron Stretchers

$7,200

Italian 1820s Walnut Low Fratino Table with Lyre-Shaped Base and Iron Stretchers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian low fratino walnut table from the early 19th century, with wrought iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the first quarter of the 19th century, this walnut table featur...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Baroque Style Bistro Side Table

$1,625

French Baroque Style Bistro Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

French marble-top on lyre style metal base side table or end table with wonderful patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

18th C. Italian Lyre-Leg Demi Side Table

$3,080

18th C. Italian Lyre-Leg Demi Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

The table is an unusual height of 26.5 inches tall. This 18th century Italian carved walnut lyre-leg demi table would make a wonderful side table or lower console table for your home!

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Antique 18th Century Italian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Regency Flame Mahogany Lyre Base Side Table Games Table

$3,450

Fine Regency Flame Mahogany Lyre Base Side Table Games Table

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine Regency flame mahogany Lyre style based side table games table in a Regency style.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Regency Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany Rectangular Lyre Base Side Table, C 1940s

$725

American Empire Mahogany Rectangular Lyre Base Side Table, C 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

American empire mahogany rectangular lyre base side table, C 1940s Good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE LYRE BASE GREEN LEATHER TOP NEST OF TABLES SiDE TABLES

$1,298

VINTAGE LYRE BASE GREEN LEATHER TOP NEST OF TABLES SiDE TABLES

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A stylish nest of three tables featuring elegant lyre-shaped supports and rich green tooled leather insets. This vintage set, likely mid-20th century, reflects...

Category

20th Century British Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian Walnut Burl Wood Deco Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Side Console Table

$1,536

Italian Walnut Burl Wood Deco Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Side Console Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Italian Deco Baroque style side table or console table in beautiful wlnut burl veneer wood, greatly shaped top with black glass, central drawer and standing on lyre shaped legs with ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wood

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Lyre Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lyre side table for your home. Each lyre side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the lyre side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lyre side table made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lyre side table over the years, but those crafted by Collinson & Lock are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lyre Side Table?

Prices for a lyre side table start at $950 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Lyre Side Table

What are side tables used for?
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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?
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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?
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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 called?
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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 there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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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?
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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?
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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 are tiny side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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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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