Skip to main content

Martini Side Table

to
22
208
202
334
50
27
193
11
10
9
6
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
329
77
44
209
19
1
2
5
10
34
28
3
3
4
377
285
110
59
44
347
210
84
42
29
411
401
410
5
2
2
2
1
Sort By
Art Deco Chrome with Mirror Top Martini / Side Table
Art Deco Chrome with Mirror Top Martini / Side Table

Art Deco Chrome with Mirror Top Martini / Side Table

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare art deco chrome with mirror top martini / side table, circa 1940's. The table has a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock

Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock

Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock
Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock

Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock Brass round top with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock
Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock

Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock Brass round top with etched

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Brass, Glass, Martini Side Tables, 21st C.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Brass, Glass, Martini Side Tables, 21st C.

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Brass, Glass, Martini Side Tables, 21st C.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Martini Side or End Tables, Brass, Glass Pair of modern

Category

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

Materials

Brass

VM-Martini Table
VM-Martini Table

VM-Martini Table

Located in BOGOTÁ, CO

Beatiful and delicate Martini side table, hammered solid black metal oiled finished 8"dia x 26"H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Martini Table
Spanish Martini Table

Spanish Martini Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is wonderful little Spanish made wrought iron drink table with an antiqued gold finish

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Faux Boi Pottery Stump Side Cigar or Martini Table
Faux Boi Pottery Stump Side Cigar or Martini Table

Faux Boi Pottery Stump Side Cigar or Martini Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

top. Perfect for the outdoor patio, poolside or in the garden and used for drinks, martini's or

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Side Martini Drinks Side Table with Beveled Glass and Brass, Italy, Pair Avail.
Side Martini Drinks Side Table with Beveled Glass and Brass, Italy, Pair Avail.

Side Martini Drinks Side Table with Beveled Glass and Brass, Italy, Pair Avail.

Located in New York, NY

Occasional Martini drinks side table with thick beveled glass and patinated brass tripod base and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gilt Iron Martini Table
Gilt Iron Martini Table

Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt-iron martini table, hand made in England. The table is hand forged by a highly skilled

Category

2010s English French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Chrome Wire Art Light Up Martini Lounge Side Table with Glass Top
Chrome Wire Art Light Up Martini Lounge Side Table with Glass Top

Chrome Wire Art Light Up Martini Lounge Side Table with Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage chrome wire art light up Martini lounge side table featuring a single bulb which

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Soft Green Optical Glass, Italy
Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Soft Green Optical Glass, Italy

Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Soft Green Optical Glass, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Bespoke and specially designed round martini drinks side table inspired by Max Ingrand Fontana Arte

Category

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

Materials

Brass

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table
The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table

Located in Malton, GB

This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Steel

The 'Brokkr' Martini table in Bronze - Inverted
The 'Brokkr' Martini table in Bronze - Inverted

The 'Brokkr' Martini table in Bronze - Inverted

Located in Malton, GB

This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from Bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron

The 'Brokkr' Forged Steel Martini Table - Heavy texture
The 'Brokkr' Forged Steel Martini Table - Heavy texture

The 'Brokkr' Forged Steel Martini Table - Heavy texture

Located in Malton, GB

This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Steel

French Iron and Brass Arrow Drinks Martini Table
French Iron and Brass Arrow Drinks Martini Table

French Iron and Brass Arrow Drinks Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black enamelled iron and brass drinks table with three stylised arrow supports and coiled snake

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table with quartzite top
The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table with quartzite top

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table with quartzite top

Located in Malton, GB

This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top
Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

By Knoll

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Timeless tulip style Eero Saarinen designed small side table made by Knoll having gorgeous white

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Gilt Iron Cigar or Martini Table in the Style of Rene Prou
Gilt Iron Cigar or Martini Table in the Style of Rene Prou

Gilt Iron Cigar or Martini Table in the Style of Rene Prou

By Jean-Charles Moreux, René Prou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and very sexy Cigar or Martini Table. Hand-crafted Gilt iron framework with 18" diameter

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Gilt Metal Martini Table on a Tripod Base with Ruffled Bobeche
Gilt Metal Martini Table on a Tripod Base with Ruffled Bobeche

Gilt Metal Martini Table on a Tripod Base with Ruffled Bobeche

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant Spanish gilt iron drinks table features a unique ruffled bobeche that artfully

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Ashtray in Black Iron
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Ashtray in Black Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Ashtray in Black Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table // Floor Ashtray Eye-catching

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Industrial Drink Table / Side Table / End Table, Aluminium and Iron
Industrial Drink Table / Side Table / End Table, Aluminium and Iron

Industrial Drink Table / Side Table / End Table, Aluminium and Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

storefront another pair of tables same design. End table // side table // martini table // pedestal table

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, 1940s
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, 1940s

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

( 6,89 in diameter )   Martini Table // Side Table // End Table // Gueridon // Tripod Table // Drinks

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron
Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table Elegant hand-hammered iron

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron
Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table // Floor Ashtray Elegant hand

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Industrial Drink Tables / Side Tables / End Tables in Iron and Aluminium
Pair of Industrial Drink Tables / Side Tables / End Tables in Iron and Aluminium

Pair of Industrial Drink Tables / Side Tables / End Tables in Iron and Aluminium

Located in Barcelona, ES

images is avaliable at our storefront. End tables // side tables // martini tables // pedestal tables

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Aluminum

Drinks Side Table Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Foliage Detail, Spain 1940s
Drinks Side Table Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Foliage Detail, Spain 1940s

Drinks Side Table Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Foliage Detail, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Spanish Hand-forged Gilt Iron Drinks Table, Martini Table, End or Side Table with

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mission Style 19th Century Oak Octagonal Small Side Drinks Table
Mission Style 19th Century Oak Octagonal Small Side Drinks Table

Mission Style 19th Century Oak Octagonal Small Side Drinks Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome little Arts & Crafts antique side or martini table in rich oak with octagonal shape top.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Mission Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Side Table / Martini Table, 1950s
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Side Table / Martini Table, 1950s

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Side Table / Martini Table, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

decorative as an end table, side table, Martini table, candle stand, pedestal or smokers table. Place it with

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Hexagonal Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron
Hexagonal Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron

Hexagonal Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching gilt hand forged iron hexagon side or end table. Spain, 1940s. This beautiful Martini

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal

Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron
Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron

Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Table // Martini Table // Gueridon Table // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table.

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Handsome Pair of Diminutive Glass and Iron Side Martini Tables
Handsome Pair of Diminutive Glass and Iron Side Martini Tables

Handsome Pair of Diminutive Glass and Iron Side Martini Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of iron & glass square small side drinks tables having a great style and function.

Category

Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron, 1940s

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

side table for parties around the sofa. The larger larger Martini table shown at the images is

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table with Handle, Gilt Iron
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table with Handle, Gilt Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table with Handle, Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Iron End table// Gilt Iron Side Table // Spanish Martini Table // Pedestal Tables // Gilt Iron Gueridon

Category

20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Tripod Side or Martini Tables, in Stock
Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Tripod Side or Martini Tables, in Stock

Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Tripod Side or Martini Tables, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of hand-forged iron tripod side or martini tables, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Octagonal Drinks Side Table / Martini Table in Parcel Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Octagonal Drinks Side Table / Martini Table in Parcel Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Octagonal Drinks Side Table / Martini Table in Parcel Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching hand forged gilt iron octagonal side or end table. Spain, 1950s. This beautiful

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron
Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron

Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

// side tables // martini tables // pedestal tables // gueridon tables // drinks tables // Brutalist

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table or Side Table with Handle , Wrought Iron
Spanish Drinks Table or Side Table with Handle , Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table or Side Table with Handle , Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table Elegant hand-hammered iron

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Gueridon

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950
Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

marketplace Iron and Brass End Table // Side Table // Martini Table in Wrought Iron with Brass Top

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Metal Top, Spain 1950s
Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Metal Top, Spain 1950s

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Metal Top, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

diameter is 25 cm End table // side table // martini table // pedestal table // gueridon table // drinks

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / Side Table in Silvered Iron, 1950s
Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / Side Table in Silvered Iron, 1950s

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / Side Table in Silvered Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Hand-forged Tripod Drinks Table, Martini Table, End / Side Table in Silvered Iron Spain

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Brutalist Side Table / Drinks Table in Wrought Iron, 1950s
Spanish Brutalist Side Table / Drinks Table in Wrought Iron, 1950s

Spanish Brutalist Side Table / Drinks Table in Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection. End tables // side tables // martini tables

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Black Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Wrought Iron, 1940s
Spanish Black Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Wrought Iron, 1940s

Spanish Black Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Wrought Iron, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

that you need a pair or a set. Martini Table // Iron Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table, Gueridon or Side Table in Wrought Iron and Copper
Spanish Drinks Table, Gueridon or Side Table in Wrought Iron and Copper

Spanish Drinks Table, Gueridon or Side Table in Wrought Iron and Copper

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martini tables and it allows to be used as end table, side table, coffee / cocktails table or occasional

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron

Drinks Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, Parcel-Silvered, Hammered, 1940s
Drinks Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, Parcel-Silvered, Hammered, 1940s

Drinks Side Table / Gueridon in Wrought Iron, Parcel-Silvered, Hammered, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Spanish Hand-forged Iron Drink Table, Martini Table, End / Side Table with Silvered

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Chain Link Drinks Table / End or Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Gilt Iron and Wood
Chain Link Drinks Table / End or Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Gilt Iron and Wood

Chain Link Drinks Table / End or Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Gilt Iron and Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

. Original patina. Very decorative as floor ashtray, end table, side table, Martini table, candle stand or

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Martini Side Table", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Martini Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal martini side table for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every martini side table was constructed with great care. There are 319 variations of the antique or vintage martini side table you’re looking for, while we also have 39 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a martini side table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right martini side table, those designed in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made martini side table over the years, but those crafted by Ferro Art, Arturo Pani and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Martini Side Table?

A martini side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,711, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $32,443.

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 Martini Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A martini table is a small table positioned next to a sofa, loveseat or chair that is used only by one person. Its name comes from the idea that a user can place a single martini cocktail on top of the table. Find a variety of martini tables 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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
    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 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 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.