Why is it called a Parsons table?

The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons tables.

What is the difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair?

The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

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 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.

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 a tall side table called?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

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.

Parsons Side Table

Lane Parsons

Milo Baughman Parson

Henredon Burl Table

Modern Square Walnut End Table

Henredon Parsons

Henredon Scene Two

Lane Mid Century Modern End Table

Syroco Parsons

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Parsons Side Tables, Pair

$1,595 / set

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Parsons Side Tables, Pair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern white laminate Parsons side tables By Milo Baughman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

$1,995

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern Parsons side table By Paul Evans for Directional USA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Vintage Leather Parsons Side Tables, Vintage Design, USA

$2,950 / set

Pair of Vintage Leather Parsons Side Tables, Vintage Design, USA

By Karl Springer, Pierre Cardin, Maitland Smith, Harrison Van Horn, (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Round Top, TX

Postmodern Leather Parsons Side Tables A pair of genuine leather wrapped side tables with

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

$2,295

Paul Evans for Directional Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Side Table, 1960

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern Parsons side table in gorgeous book-matched burl wood By

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Modern Lane Solid Walnut Square Parsons Side Table Style #1124-18, 1970

$1,195

Vintage Modern Lane Solid Walnut Square Parsons Side Table Style #1124-18, 1970

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage modern square solid walnut Parsons’ side table with walnut inlay created by Lane

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Space Age Parsons Side Table from Syroco, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Space Age Parsons Side Table from Syroco, 1960s

By Syroco

Located in Hamburg, DE

Schlichter Beistell- bzw. Couchtisch des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Syroco. Ein minimalistischer Entwurf, der in seiner Formgebung auch in die Postmoderne zuhause wäre. Der Tisch...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Faux Tortoise & Brass Parsons Side Tables - Pair

$2,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Faux Tortoise & Brass Parsons Side Tables - Pair

By John Widdicomb

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of mid-century modern faux tortoise side tables by John Widdicomb. They have brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Pink Purple Shagreen Faux Shark Skin Parsons Side Table

$1,200

Karl Springer Style Pink Purple Shagreen Faux Shark Skin Parsons Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Side Table. Item features faux snakeskin/stingray wrapped frame, purple/pink color, solid wood

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Vintage Blackened Oak Square Parsons Style Side Table with Glass Top

$1,195

Vintage Blackened Oak Square Parsons Style Side Table with Glass Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage blackened oak square Parsons side table with glass top. It is in beautiful vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Italian Olive Parsons Style Side Table

$1,200

Vintage Italian Olive Parsons Style Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Vintage olive Parsons style side table with clean clines and beautiful grain. Strong details

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Olive

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cork-Top Parsons Style Side Table

$1,400 / item

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cork-Top Parsons Style Side Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for one of the two available tables, unique burl cork veneer and parson style

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cork

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Rectangular End / Side Table

$6,900

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Rectangular End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Parsons-style end table with a wooden rectangular form. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern White Molded Plastic Rectangular Parsons Style Side Table Style Syroco

$695

Modern White Molded Plastic Rectangular Parsons Style Side Table Style Syroco

By Syroco, Kartell

Located in Topeka, KS

Great modern rectangular molded white plastic Parsons style side table in the style of Syroco and

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair 1970s Marden Walnut & Leather Mid-Century Modern Parson Style Side Tables

$3,400 / set

Pair 1970s Marden Walnut & Leather Mid-Century Modern Parson Style Side Tables

By Marden Manufacturing Inc.

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Marden Manufacturing Inc. Chicago Walnut and Leather rectangle Side or End Tables. Features

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table

$6,800

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Parsons-style end/side table with a wooden rectangular form with a lower

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table

$7,500

Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century wooden square end / side table with four square wooden legs with a dark brown

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

$1,380 / set

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

By Drexel

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc

$1,495 / set

Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc

By Syroco, Josef Albers, Kartell

Located in Topeka, KS

Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,600

Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bleached walnut 'Parsons' end table.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Traditional Solid Red Oak Parsons Tables, a Pair

$878 / set

Vintage Traditional Solid Red Oak Parsons Tables, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Authentic handmade solid oak side tables. The Parsons tables have the same thickness to both top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid Century Modern White Parsons End Tables by Lane

$1,000 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern White Parsons End Tables by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage white parsons tables by the Lane Company from the 1970s are great examples of mid century

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Square Parsons Style Cloth Wrapped Grey Lacquer c1970s Center Occasional Table

$2,200

Square Parsons Style Cloth Wrapped Grey Lacquer c1970s Center Occasional Table

By Harrison Van Horn, Enrique Garcel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square Parsons Style Cloth Wrapped Grey Lacquer c1970s Center Occasional Lamp Table Reacquired MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Parsons Style Wooden End Tables

$13,500 / set

Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Parsons Style Wooden End Tables

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut Parsons-style end tables with rectangular forms and a lower

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

MCM Square Waterfall Edge Rattan Wrapped Side Tables with Glass Tops - A Pair

$1,700 / set

MCM Square Waterfall Edge Rattan Wrapped Side Tables with Glass Tops - A Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of Palm Beach or Hollywood Regency style rattan-wrapped parsons style side or end tables

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Pink Laminated Post Modern Side End Table

By Parsons

Located in Toronto, ON

Post modern Light pink laminated end/side table. This Parsons style side table is finished in light

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate

Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair

$1,185 / set

Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of parson style end side tables by Lane Furniture Co. Featuring beautiful minimal

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Mid-century modernist burl wood Parsons side/end table in the style of Milo Baughman. The table

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer

$395

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table. Walnut box matched veneer. Great lines and shape, timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Danish Dux Teak Side Tables Parson Style

$1,200 / set

Pair Mid-Century Danish Dux Teak Side Tables Parson Style

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of parson style end side tables by Dux. Both Remain in good condition throughout

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Black Syroco Parsons Style Console Table...Wall-Mount MCM Two-Legged Side Table

$156Sale Price|65% Off

Black Syroco Parsons Style Console Table...Wall-Mount MCM Two-Legged Side Table

By Syroco

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage circa 1970s Syroco ABS molded 450plastic wall-mount end or side table in shiny black

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Plastic

Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table

$2,950

Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman burl coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table

$650

1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table

By Drexel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table The

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Chrome Parsons Style Chinese Chippendale X-Top End Table

$2,250

Chrome Parsons Style Chinese Chippendale X-Top End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Chrome Parsons style side table with Chinese Chippendale open corner brackets. The top is glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Cerused Oak Parsons End Tables Style Wormley Dunbar

$2,495 / set

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Cerused Oak Parsons End Tables Style Wormley Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern pair of blonde or cerused oak Parsons end tables or side tables. They

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Modern Square Lane End Side Table Carved Leg Design & Chevron Veneer

$1,295

Vintage Modern Square Lane End Side Table Carved Leg Design & Chevron Veneer

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome modern square Parsons style end table or side table by Lane with a carved circular leg

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pair of end, side or coffee tables

$3,499 / set

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pair of end, side or coffee tables

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin parsons style end/side or coffee tables. Both are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plywood

Pr Chrome & White Cane Square Side Tables Glass Top Mid-Century Modern to Modern

$1,995 / set

Pr Chrome & White Cane Square Side Tables Glass Top Mid-Century Modern to Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of square Mid-Century Modern to modern Parsons style side tables or end tables

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table

$1,250

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table

By Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury rosewood parsons style coffee table, side table, or end table

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Henredon Parquetry Top Burlwood Walnut Campaign Nightstands End Tables, Set of 2

$3,250 / set

Henredon Parquetry Top Burlwood Walnut Campaign Nightstands End Tables, Set of 2

By Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

1980s Classic Campaign styling from Henredon, pair of burl wide body walnut parsons side (or end

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table

$3,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley figured walnut Parsons style side table with unusual aluminium inlaid legs. Incised

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Parsons Design End Side Tables

$3,250 / item

3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Parsons Design End Side Tables

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Queens, NY

3 American mid-century square Parsons-style walnut end / side tables. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools

$440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools

Located in Somis, CA

Two nice Parsons table made with solid wood. Beautiful black and orange red lacquer. These elegant

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Timeless Round Parsons Side Table

Unavailable|~~$2,600~~

Timeless Round Parsons Side Table

Located in Northbrook, IL

Vintage Custom Made Round Parsons Style Side Table in a Striking Black Hand Rubbed Lacquer Finish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Vintage Red Plastic Parson Side Table

Unavailable|~~$165~~

Vintage Red Plastic Parson Side Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great red plastic Parson table that’s perfect is so many ways: a perfect cube, a perfect side

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Black Lacquered Parsons Style Side Tables

Unavailable|~~$6,200 / set~~

Pair of Black Lacquered Parsons Style Side Tables

Located in Northbrook, IL

Pair of Custom Made Parsons Style Side Tables in a Beautiful Black Hand Rubbed Lacquer Finish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Set of Parsons Dunbar Side Tables with Metal Stamp

Unavailable|~~$3,200 / set~~

Set of Parsons Dunbar Side Tables with Metal Stamp

By Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gray elegant Dunbar side tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. With the original stamp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Marble Top Side Tables

Unavailable|~~$1,500 / set~~

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Marble Top Side Tables

Located in Miami, FL

Marble alum side tables

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair Mid Century Modern Parsons Cerused Limed Oak Square Side Tables

Unavailable|~~$850~~

Pair Mid Century Modern Parsons Cerused Limed Oak Square Side Tables

Located in Miami, FL

Wood construction with a cerused lime oak fin. Canning top and glass insert to protect caning .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Dramatically Patterned Rosewood Mobler Parsons Table

Unavailable|~~$1,800~~

Dramatically Patterned Rosewood Mobler Parsons Table

By SL Mobler

Located in Houston, TX

, dependable and understated, this side table is the perfect addition to any room.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of White Lacquered Parsons End Tables Circa 1960 Billy Haines Style

Unavailable|~~$1,675 / set~~

Pair of White Lacquered Parsons End Tables Circa 1960 Billy Haines Style

By William Billy Haines

Located in Richmond, VA

A pair of well constructed square lacquered Parsons tables from the 1960s. The tables would be

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Cast Bronze Side Table

Unavailable|~~$1,400~~

Cast Bronze Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Cast bronze square Parsons style side table. France,1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Parsons Side Table

Sold|~~$1,485~~

Italian Parsons Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Inlaid walnut and olive wood parsons side table with lattice pattern top, and quarter round walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Reclaimed Douglas Fir Parsons Side Tables

Sold|~~$1,105~~

Reclaimed Douglas Fir Parsons Side Tables

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Parsons side tables or stacking tables in reclaimed Douglas fir. Can be made in any size and in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Burl Wood Parsons Side Tables by Directional

Sold|~~$1,900~~

Pair of Burl Wood Parsons Side Tables by Directional

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Burl Wood Parsons Side Tables, Directional Custom Collection

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Pair of Gilt Metal Parsons Side Tables with Thick Glass Tops

Sold|~~$1,500 / set~~

Pair of Gilt Metal Parsons Side Tables with Thick Glass Tops

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of gilt metal Parsons side tables with thick glass tops from the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Karl Springer "Classic Parsons Side Tables" in Lacquered Linen Early 2003

Sold|~~$15,500 / set~~

Karl Springer "Classic Parsons Side Tables" in Lacquered Linen Early 2003

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Classic Parsons Side Tables" in beige/sand lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Yellow Python Parsons Side Table

Sold|~~$5,200~~

Yellow Python Parsons Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Parson-style table in fabulous butter yellow and chocolate brown python.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Parsons Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal parsons side table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every parsons side table was constructed with great care. There are 74 variations of the antique or vintage parsons side table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect parsons side table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A parsons side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parsons side table over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Parsons Side Table?

Prices for a parsons side table start at $299 and top out at $12,750 with the average selling for $1,665.

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Questions About Parsons Side Table

Why is it called a Parsons table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons tables.
What is the difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.

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