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Modern Black Martini Table
Modern Black Martini Table

Modern Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table Spain, contemporary 60.5 cm high by 27 cm diameter

Category

1990s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Square Martini Table
Black Square Martini Table

Black Square Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron, square top, black enamelled martini table Spain, second half of the 20th Century

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Black Martini Table
Modern Black Martini Table

Modern Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table Spain, contemporary 58 cm high by 27 cm diameter

Category

1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Iron Martini Table
Gilt Iron Martini Table

Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt and wrought iron martini table. Spain, mid-20th century 59.5 cm high by 25 cm diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Martini Table
Gilt Iron Martini Table

Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A wrought and gilt iron martini table. Spain, mid 20th Century 63.5 cm high by 24.5 cm diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Large Black Martini Table
Large Black Martini Table

Large Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th century. Measures

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Small Gilt Martini Table
Small Gilt Martini Table

Small Gilt Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt wrought iron martini table, of unusually reductive proportions Spain third quarter of the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Black Spanish Martini Table
Black Spanish Martini Table

Black Spanish Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A forged and black patinated iron martini table, with a double twisted rope edge. Spain, mid 20th

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt-Iron Martini Table
Gilt-Iron Martini Table

Gilt-Iron Martini Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Gilt-iron martini table circa 1945-1965, Spain. Low twisted-iron gallery, spiraled decoration and

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Gilt-Iron Martini Table
Gilt-Iron Martini Table

Gilt-Iron Martini Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Gilt-iron martini table circa 1950-1969, Spain. Low twisted-iron gallery, spiraled decoration and

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf

20th Century Martini Table
20th Century Martini Table

20th Century Martini Table

Located in Houston, TX

Small metal table with gilt finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Pair of Aluminum Martini Tables
Pair of Aluminum Martini Tables

Pair of Aluminum Martini Tables

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of aluminum Martini tables. Weathered, industrial look. Perfect for that bachelor pad or small

Category

2010s Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table
Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt wrought iron martini table Spain, circa 1950.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Gilt Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Gilt Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt and forged iron martini table. Spain, mid-20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Handsome Brass Occasional Martini Table
Handsome Brass Occasional Martini Table

Handsome Brass Occasional Martini Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking brass martini table having criss crosses with circular band.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Gilt Forged Iron Martini Table
Gilt Forged Iron Martini Table

Gilt Forged Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A forged and gilt iron martini table. Spain, mid 20th Century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Black Wrought Iron Martini Table
Black Wrought Iron Martini Table

Black Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gold patinated wrought iron martini table Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table
Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table

Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table. Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Spanish Black Martini Table
Midcentury Spanish Black Martini Table

Midcentury Spanish Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black enameled wrought iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Spanish Black Iron Martini Table
Spanish Black Iron Martini Table

Spanish Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black enamelled wrought iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gold and red ball patinated wrought iron martini table Spain, second half of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table
Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table

Spanish Midcentury Black Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, with a twisted rope edge. Spain, second half of the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, with a twisted rope edge Spain, second half of the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, with a twisted rope edge Spain, second half of the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilt Martini Tables
Pair of Gilt Martini Tables

Pair of Gilt Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

A pair of gilt patinated wrought iron martini tables. Spain, third quarter of the 20th century

Category

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

Materials

Iron

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

Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Bronze 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

Spanish Modern Style Martini Table
Spanish Modern Style Martini Table

Spanish Modern Style Martini Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

premium vintage martini tables is unparalleled online. Explore our website to uncover more incredible

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian brass martini, drinks, or occasional side tables with clear round glass tops

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1940's French Martini Tables
Pair 1940's French Martini Tables

Pair 1940's French Martini Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair 1940's French Martini Tables

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gilt wrought iron martini table Spain, circa 1950.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table
Spanish Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Spanish Gilt Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A gold patinated wrought iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Wrought Iron Martini Table
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Martini Table

Mid-Century Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron martini table, with a twisted rope edge. Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Black Wrought Iron Martini Table
Midcentury Black Wrought Iron Martini Table

Midcentury Black Wrought Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

A black patinated wrought iron martini table, with a twisted rope edge Spain, second half of the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Silverleaf Martini Table with Fluted Top
Silverleaf Martini Table with Fluted Top

Silverleaf Martini Table with Fluted Top

Located in New York, NY

Yet another design of this lovely silver martini table. Practical and beautiful on its own or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Martini Table in Dark Bronze Patina
Martini Table in Dark Bronze Patina

Martini Table in Dark Bronze Patina

Located in Buchanan, NY

patina, this delightful side table proudly displays its vintage allure. The mysterious darker spot at the

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Silverleaf Martini Table with Scroll Top
Silverleaf Martini Table with Scroll Top

Silverleaf Martini Table with Scroll Top

Located in New York, NY

), this iron silverleaf little table is the perfect accent to any decor, whether modern, traditional, or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table C. 1950s
Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table C. 1950s

Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table C. 1950s

Located in London, GB

A simple gilt forged iron Martini table, with beaten stem and tripod base. Spanish, c. 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Gilt Metal Martini Table with Twisted Stem
Gilt Metal Martini Table with Twisted Stem

Gilt Metal Martini Table with Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

Very large gilt iron side table with a twisted stem on a tripod base. The top measures 15" in

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Parcel Gilt Hand Carved French Martini Table
Parcel Gilt Hand Carved French Martini Table

Parcel Gilt Hand Carved French Martini Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Parcel gilt hand carved French table, small drink table, a wonderful red color with gilding. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table
Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table A beautifully patinated gilt iron martini

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table
Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table

Located in London, GB

Original circa 1950s Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table A beautifully patinated gilt iron martini

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Charming Spanish Round Gilded Iron & Mirrored Martini Table
Charming Spanish Round Gilded Iron & Mirrored Martini Table

Charming Spanish Round Gilded Iron & Mirrored Martini Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely martini table made of gilded iron having elegant tripod legs and inset with bevelled mirror

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

A 1950s Spanish gilt wrought iron martini table
A 1950s Spanish gilt wrought iron martini table

A 1950s Spanish gilt wrought iron martini table

Located in London, GB

A 1950s Spanish gilt wrought iron, three legged martini table with twisted stem detail and rope

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table

Located in London, GB

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table with hammered tapered iron stem on three legs and

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table

Located in London, GB

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table with hammered twisted iron stem on three legs with

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Iron Martini Table with Dark Bronze Patina
Spanish Iron Martini Table with Dark Bronze Patina

Spanish Iron Martini Table with Dark Bronze Patina

Located in Buchanan, NY

martini tables is the most comprehensive available online. Explore our website to uncover more remarkable

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Martini Table With a Twisted Stem
Gilt Iron Martini Table With a Twisted Stem

Gilt Iron Martini Table With a Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

surely catch the eye. This small side table features a twisted stem design mounted on a sturdy tripod

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Buckle Detail
French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Buckle Detail

French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Buckle Detail

Located in London, GB

Elegant and practical - this decorative martini table was made in France in the 1960s. This table

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Paw Feet
French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Paw Feet

French Metal Midcentury Martini Table With Paw Feet

Located in London, GB

Elegant and practical - this decorative martini table was made in France in the 1960s. Lovely

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

An unusual Spanish 1950s gilt wrought iron martini table
An unusual Spanish 1950s gilt wrought iron martini table

An unusual Spanish 1950s gilt wrought iron martini table

Located in London, GB

An unusual Spanish 1950s gilt wrought iron martini table with three shaped legs with ball ends

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Mid Century Martini Table in a Bronze Patina
Spanish Mid Century Martini Table in a Bronze Patina

Spanish Mid Century Martini Table in a Bronze Patina

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elegant Spanish iron side table from the 1950s, featuring a rich hand-applied medium bronze

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table with Scrolled Tripod Base
Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table with Scrolled Tripod Base

Spanish Gilt Iron Martini Table with Scrolled Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This recently made drinks table, measuring 23 inches high and 11½ inches in diameter, is ideal when

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Forged and Polished Iron Martini Pedestal Table
Early 20th Century French Forged and Polished Iron Martini Pedestal Table

Early 20th Century French Forged and Polished Iron Martini Pedestal Table

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Side Tables

Materials

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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.