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 are tiny side tables called?

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?

Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

Side Table Sculptural

Post Modern Nightstand

Sculptural Nightstand

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Green And Pink Marble Table

Teak Hand Carved Tables

Mango Wood Stool

Materials

Marble

$2,693Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Italian Molecular Metal Side Table – Sculptural Mid-Century Design 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

It works equally well as a side table, accent piece, or sculptural object, instantly elevating any interior with its architectural character and timeless appeal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Teak Wood Side Table Sculptural Pedestal Base, Modern Organic By Tiempo Gallery

$1,440 / item

Teak Wood Side Table Sculptural Pedestal Base, Modern Organic By Tiempo Gallery

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Expertly handcrafted from solid teak wood, this sculptural side table celebrates the timeless beauty of natural materials through clean architectural lines and exceptional craftsmans...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Art Deco Vintage Ash Bakelite Glass Nightstand Side Table Sculptural 1920 Vienna

$6,050

Art Deco Vintage Ash Bakelite Glass Nightstand Side Table Sculptural 1920 Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage night stand or side table from ash and clear glass in extraordinary geometric shape 1920s Vienna. A beautiful side table or night stand or chest features 2 drawers, ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Bakelite, Ash, Plywood

Melt Side Table — Sculptural Contemperary Table, Custom RAL by oitoproducts

$480 / item

Melt Side Table — Sculptural Contemperary Table, Custom RAL by oitoproducts

By Ivan Voitovych, Oitoproducts

Located in Barcelona, CT

Melt is a side table built around a single striking gesture: one continuous steel leg that curves upward into an arc, forming both the structural support and a built-in handle.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Elegant Swedish Modern Intarsia Side Table, Sculptural Form, 1940s–1950s

$1,369

Elegant Swedish Modern Intarsia Side Table, Sculptural Form, 1940s–1950s

Located in Hammarö, SE

A refined and sculptural Swedish Modern side table, crafted in the mid-20th century and distinguished by its elegant proportions and subtle decorative intarsia.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Gold Side Table — Sculptural Contemperary Melt Table, Custom RAL by oitoproducts

$480 / item

Gold Side Table — Sculptural Contemperary Melt Table, Custom RAL by oitoproducts

By Ivan Voitovych, Oitoproducts

Located in Barcelona, CT

Melt is a side table built around a single striking gesture: one continuous steel leg that curves upward into an arc, forming both the structural support and a built-in handle.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

sculptural metal side table, contemporary brassy side for modern interiors

$784Sale Price|25% Off

sculptural metal side table, contemporary brassy side for modern interiors

Located in Milano, IT

Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table - Occasional Side Table / Stool Sculptural metal side table made by cast aluminium alloy plated wi...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Red-Eye Stool & Side table Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

$1,639 / item

Red-Eye Stool & Side table Sculptural Contemporary 'Olive'

By Rankin Rugs

Located in Berkshire, England

Handcrafted-to-order in the UK by local craftsmen. Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The Red-Eye stool is available in a range of materials and customisable fa...

Category

2010s British Space Age Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mohair

Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table

$3,800

Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table

Located in Denton, TX

Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" side table. Sculptural woven wicker free form design that makes this table so appealing.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural contemporary Side Table in Bright Pink, Palladium table by Spinzi

$1,335Sale Price|10% Off

$13,355 / set

Whirling Twins, Sculptural Designer Side Tables, Limited Edition, Made in Italy

By Paolo Giordano

Located in Paris, IDF

A striking fusion of balance, movement, and sculptural illusion, the Whirling Twins Side Table by transforms geometric instability into a refined collectible contemporary design obje...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Modern STEM side Table – Contemporary Crystal Acrylic Luxury Sculptural Table

$12,900

Modern STEM side Table – Contemporary Crystal Acrylic Luxury Sculptural Table

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

✨ Modern STEM Side Table — Sculptural Crystal Acrylic Luxury Statement Table Elevate your interior with the Modern STEM Side Table, an extraordinary expression of contemporary luxur...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Crystal

$4,566 / set

H Blocks by Kalou Dubus, Unique Brutalist Ceramic Stools, Side Table

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

Unique pieces Handcrafted ceramic Black chamotte stoneware Sold as a pair Multifunctional: stool, side table, sculptural object Made in France Designed by Kalou Dubus

Category

2010s French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Functio Atlas Side Table Sculptural Furniture Laurie Poast Norway Scandinavia

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

Functio Atlas Side Table Sculptural Furniture Laurie Poast Norway Scandinavia

By Laurie Poast

Located in Bergen, NO

The result is a sort of wabi sabi geometry in a Japandi style collection of furniture. This side table is functional but with an emphasis on the more playful elements of furniture...

Category

2010s Norwegian Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Cement

SOHO Side Tables by VERMONTICA

Unavailable

$10,400 / item

H 17.5 in Dm 48 in

Custom French Limestone Round Pedestal Coffee/Cocktail Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; the French Limestone table is comprised of a thick round top with bullnose edge and graduated bulbous base. New with only minimal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

$10,912

H 29.93 in Dm 51.19 in

Round Outdoor Dining Table in Belgian Blue Stone and Solid Fraké, Belgium

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A sculptural round outdoor dining table defined by its elemental materiality and architectural presence. The substantial 3 cm thick top is crafted from Belgian blue stone, celebrated...

Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Tables

Materials

Stone

$3,150

H 25.6 in Dm 23.62 in

"OLINDA" Contemporary Side Table in Pau Ferro Wood by Janete Costa

By Vermeil

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

"OLINDA" contemporary side table in Pau Ferro wood by Janete Costa.

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

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$21,400

H 14 in W 45 in D 40 in

XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

$2,978 / item

H 20.48 in Dm 13.39 in

Pina High Light Grey Brass Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina high light grey brass side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 34 x H 52 cm Materials: glass; brass and steel Also available in different colours. Sebastian Herkner’s distinctively t...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Side Table Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic side table sculptural available at 1stDibs. A side table sculptural — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 290 options for an antique or vintage side table sculptural now, or shop our selection of 140 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the side table sculptural you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each side table sculptural bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made side table sculptural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much is a Side Table Sculptural?

Prices for a side table sculptural start at $275 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,783.

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 Side Table Sculptural

What are side tables called?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 are tiny side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

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