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Spanish Drinks Side Table in Twisted Hand Forged Gilt Iron with Ashtray, 1940s
Spanish Drinks Side Table in Twisted Hand Forged Gilt Iron with Ashtray, 1940s

Spanish Drinks Side Table in Twisted Hand Forged Gilt Iron with Ashtray, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

the top of the table: 57 cm H The top is 30 cm W x 20 cm D More side tables and Martini tables in

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Hand Forged Brutalist Side or Drink Tables in Iron, Spain 1950s
Pair of Hand Forged Brutalist Side or Drink Tables in Iron, Spain 1950s

Pair of Hand Forged Brutalist Side or Drink Tables in Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / End Table / Floor Ashtray in Wrought Iron
Spanish Drinks Table / End Table / Floor Ashtray in Wrought Iron

Spanish Drinks Table / End Table / Floor Ashtray in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Gueridon

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon with Handle , Wrought Gilt Iron
Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon with Handle , Wrought Gilt Iron

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon with Handle , Wrought Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Gilt Iron Gueridon End Table with Wavy Top, 1940s
Gilt Iron Gueridon End Table with Wavy Top, 1940s

Gilt Iron Gueridon End Table with Wavy Top, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron with Wavy Top, Spain, 1940s-1950s A

Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Hand Forged Iron & White Patina
Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Hand Forged Iron & White Patina

Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Hand Forged Iron & White Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

// Martini Table // Iron Side Table in White Patina // Iron White Occassional Table // Spanish Drinks

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Terracotta Asian Inspired Garden Stool Table or Stand
Terracotta Asian Inspired Garden Stool Table or Stand

Terracotta Asian Inspired Garden Stool Table or Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Garden Stool of terracotta -also works well as a side table, martini or cigar table or as a stand

Category

20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

"Martini" Side Table, Hand Forged Iron, Spain 1950s.
"Martini" Side Table, Hand Forged Iron, Spain 1950s.

"Martini" Side Table, Hand Forged Iron, Spain 1950s.

Located in Berlin, DE

A blackened wrought iron Spanish 1950s "Martini" table. Perfect for all occasions around the sofa

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Martini Table
Vintage French Martini Table

Vintage French Martini Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vintage French martini table is a perfect piece to be nestled beside a canapé or bergère. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Martini Table
Vintage French Martini Table

Vintage French Martini Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vintage French martini table is a perfect piece to be nestled beside a canapé or bergère. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Martini Table
Vintage French Martini Table

Vintage French Martini Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vintage French martini table is a perfect piece to be nestled beside a canapé or bergère. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Martini Table
Vintage French Martini Table

Vintage French Martini Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This vintage French martini table is a perfect piece to be nestled beside a canapé or bergère. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Holly Hunt's Martini Side Table in Bronze and Stone
Holly Hunt's Martini Side Table in Bronze and Stone

Holly Hunt's Martini Side Table in Bronze and Stone

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful side table by Holly Hunt, the Martini side table. Clean lines, bronze cast base and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Plaster Serge Roche Palm Martini Side Tables
Pair of Plaster Serge Roche Palm Martini Side Tables

Pair of Plaster Serge Roche Palm Martini Side Tables

By Serge Roche

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of white plaster Serge Roche style martini side tables with distinctive palm leaf motif to

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Gilded Martini Side Table
Gilded Martini Side Table

Gilded Martini Side Table

Located in New York, NY

This little gilded table is absolutely perfect to rest a cocktail or cup of tea next to a sofa or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Pair of Handcrafted Solid Bronze and Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy
Pair of Handcrafted Solid Bronze and Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Pair of Handcrafted Solid Bronze and Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian bronze martini side tables with clear round glass tops. Tripod base and with

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Brass and Clear Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy
Pair of Solid Brass and Clear Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Pair of Solid Brass and Clear Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian brass martini side tables with clear round glass tops. Tripod brass base and with

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century 'Martini' Side Tables by RS Associates - a Pair
Mid-Century 'Martini' Side Tables by RS Associates - a Pair

Mid-Century 'Martini' Side Tables by RS Associates - a Pair

By RS Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century ‘Martini’ side tables manufactured in 1968 by RS Associates, Canada. Originally

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Solid Brass and Smoked Bronze Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy
Pair of Solid Brass and Smoked Bronze Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Pair of Solid Brass and Smoked Bronze Glass Tripod Martini Side Tables, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian brass martini side tables with smoked bronze round glass tops. Tripod brass base

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Battered Iron Martini Side Table
Battered Iron Martini Side Table

Battered Iron Martini Side Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated battered iron 'Martini' table Spain, circa 1950.

Category

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

Neoclassical Brass Martini Side Table
Neoclassical Brass Martini Side Table

Neoclassical Brass Martini Side Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Neoclassical Brass Martini Side End

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Black Martini Side Tables
Pair of Black Martini Side Tables

Pair of Black Martini Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A pair of black enameled wrought iron martini tables, Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

French Style Polished Black Pedestal Martini Side Table
French Style Polished Black Pedestal Martini Side Table

French Style Polished Black Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant martini table features a central twisted pedestal stem over four curved legs ending

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant martini table features a central twisted pedestal stem over three curved legs ending

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant martini table features a central twisted pedestal stem over three curved legs ending

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian 1960’s  lacquered topped tripod martini, side table
Italian 1960’s  lacquered topped tripod martini, side table

Italian 1960’s lacquered topped tripod martini, side table

Located in London, GB

An elegant brass and lacquered topped tripod based side/martini table. Some minor chips and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
Midcentury French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Midcentury French Style Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique pedestal table was crafted in Southern France, circa 1960. The martini table

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique iron table was crafted in Southern France, circa 1920. The intricate martini

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Martini Side Tables, Brass, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Martini Side Tables, Brass, Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style, Martini Side Tables, Brass, Glass

Located in Stamford, CT

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

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

martini table features a central pedestal stem embellished with acanthus leaf decor over three scrolled

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

martini table features a central pedestal stem embellished with acanthus leaf decor over three scroll feet

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table
Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Early 20th Century French Gilt Painted Iron Pedestal Martini Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

martini table features a forged central pedestal stem embellished with a central decor over three hammered

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Side Table
Small Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Side Table

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Side Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

A small drinks table on a tripod base that will work perfectly as an end table that can be moved

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Iron

French Green & Gilt Wrought Iron Mirrored Martini Side Tables, 1940s, Pair
French Green & Gilt Wrought Iron Mirrored Martini Side Tables, 1940s, Pair

French Green & Gilt Wrought Iron Mirrored Martini Side Tables, 1940s, Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Martini tables or side tables, 1940s They are in the style of Rene Prou. Good overall condition, minor

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Wrought Iron Arturo Pani Column Martini Cigar Tables
Pair of Wrought Iron Arturo Pani Column Martini Cigar Tables

Pair of Wrought Iron Arturo Pani Column Martini Cigar Tables

By Arturo Pani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning pair of iron Martini side tables are elegant enough to compliment any room inside the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Round Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy, 2022
Pair of Round Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy, 2022

Pair of Round Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy, 2022

Located in New York, NY

Pair of round deep blue murano glass and brass martini or side tables, Italy, 2022. Hand-casted 1

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round Blue and Grey Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy
Pair of Round Blue and Grey Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy

Pair of Round Blue and Grey Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Tables, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of round cobalt blue and grey taupe Murano glass and brass martini or side tables, Italy, 2022

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy
Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Round green hue murano glass and brass martini or side tables, Italy, 2023. Hand-casted 1 inch

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Round Cobalt Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy
Round Cobalt Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Round Cobalt Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Single Round Cobalt Blue Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy, 2023. Hand-casted 1

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy
Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Single Round Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Round green Hue Murano glass and brass martini or side tables, Italy, 2023. Hand-casted 1 inch

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy
Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Round amber or deep gold murano glass and brass martini or side table, Italy, 2023. Hand casted 1

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy
Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Round Amber Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Round Amber or Deep Gold Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy, 2023. Hand-casted 1

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Martini Table in The Manner of Cesare Lacca
Italian Modern Martini Table in The Manner of Cesare Lacca

Italian Modern Martini Table in The Manner of Cesare Lacca

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Long Island City, NY

A three legged Italian Modern “Martini” side table in the manner of Cesare Lacca with a leather top

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Martini Table
Martini Table

Martini Table

Sold|$1,719

Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A forged iron martini table Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Martini Table
Martini Table

Martini Table

Sold|$1,856

Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A forged iron martini table Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Martini Table
Martini Table

Martini Table

Sold|$1,719

Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A forged iron martini table Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Martini Table
Martini Table

Martini Table

Sold|$2,544

Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron martini table, in its original patina Spain, mid 20th Century

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.