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.

What is the difference between a nightstand and a night table?

The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.

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 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’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?

The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.Find end 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 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.

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 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.

Should table lamps match nearby furniture like a vanity or nightstand?

They don't need to match exactly. A lamp in brass or ceramic can sit comfortably on a vintage vanity or nightstand in a different wood tone.

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Bolha Tray Table - White- side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand

$2,513 / item

Bolha Tray Table - White- side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

BOLHA TRAY, designed in 2025. This tray table is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an hand-crafted ceramic tray. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northe...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Chestnut

Bolha Tray Table - Red - side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand

$2,513 / item

Bolha Tray Table - Red - side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

BOLHA TRAY, designed in 2025. This tray table is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an hand-crafted ceramic tray. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northe...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Chestnut

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstand or Side Table

$1,500

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstand or Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Louis XVI style marble top marquetry nightstand, or side table, made of veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotics woods with oak as a secondary wood.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable

$17,500 / item

Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Tantan side table can also be used as a nightstand or an accent piece in the interior.

Category

2010s Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rustic solid wood nightstands or side table

$639

Mid-Century Rustic solid wood nightstands or side table

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist - Chalet - Wabi Sabi Decoration Rustic solid wood bedside table featuring a sturdy design. Two drawers with small, round wooden knobs. Measures : 40x30cm H:38cm

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20th Century Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Side Table/Nightstand

$395

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Side Table/Nightstand

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Perfect as a nightstand or accent table, it adds a touch of bohemian charm to your decor.

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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Wicker

Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Teak & Birch, Side Tables, Sweden, 1950s

$1,474 / set

Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Teak & Birch, Side Tables, Sweden, 1950s

By Bra Bohag Bjärnum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Swedish Designer Pair of Nightstands or Side Tables in Teak and Birch, Made in Sweden, 1950s Dimensions: H 51 cm × W 42 cm × D 32 cm A refined pair of Mid-Century nightstands, craft...

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

Materials

Birch, Teak

Paradise Nightstand or Side Table in Polished Stainless Steel

$22,739 / item

Paradise Nightstand or Side Table in Polished Stainless Steel

Located in Paris, FR

Nightstand or side table with poplar root veneer structure inside and covered with polished stainless steel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Luxury Oxidised Copper Robot Side Tables Nightstands

$3,436 / set

Pair of Luxury Oxidised Copper Robot Side Tables Nightstands

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

A pair of Robot side tables in oxidized copper. Each Robot table is individually coated in copper so they all have an absolutely unique finish. The tables are then hand-finished with...

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2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Side Table, Italian, Kingwood, Marble, Bedside Nightstand, Victorian

$2,105Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Side Table, Italian, Kingwood, Marble, Bedside Nightstand, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an exquisite antique side table. An Italian, kingwood and marble bedside nightstand dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Italian Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair Art Deco Side Tables Nightstands Burr Walnut 1930s

$1,283

Pair Art Deco Side Tables Nightstands Burr Walnut 1930s

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A stylish pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside tables, dating to the 1930s. Each table features a circular top beautifully veneered in figured burr walnut, displaying attractive swir...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

1940s Side Table or Nightstand Oak and Brass Decor

$1,336

1940s Side Table or Nightstand Oak and Brass Decor

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1940s side table or nightstand oak and brass decor.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstand or Side Table

$2,000

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstand or Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Louis XVI style marble top marquetry nightstand, or side table, made of veneers of mahogany and walnut with solid oak as a secondary wood.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand

$1,295

Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables

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Iron

Olo Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx & Marble, Sculptural Side Table, Panorammma

$2,900

Olo Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx & Marble, Sculptural Side Table, Panorammma

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Rings of blue calcite, pink marble, black marble and green onyx tower to create Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico.

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Side Table Nightstand

$995

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Side Table Nightstand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Side Table / Nightstand Measures 19" in width, 16" in depth and 29" in height.

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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th C Tuscan Swan leg Side Tables, Nightstands

$2,000

Pair of 19th C Tuscan Swan leg Side Tables, Nightstands

Located in HENDRA, AU

A beautiful pair of 19thC cylindrical cabinets or side tables with amazing carved swan legs. They are detailed with an intricate Inlaid walnut throughout, with three small drawers ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19c Style Ebonized Italian Walnut Two Tier Side Table or Nightstand

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

19c Style Ebonized Italian Walnut Two Tier Side Table or Nightstand

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

19c Style Ebonized Italian Walnut Two Tier Side Table or Nightstand.

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1990s American Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Olo Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx & Marble, Sculptural Side Table, compartments

$3,300

Olo Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx & Marble, Sculptural Side Table, compartments

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Rings of blue calcite, pink marble, black marble and green onyx tower to create Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico.

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Pennsylvania House Red Pine Tiered Single Drawer Side Table Nightstand

$1,096

Pennsylvania House Red Pine Tiered Single Drawer Side Table Nightstand

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pennsylvania House Red Pine Tiered Single Drawer Side Table or Nightstand in great vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Biggs Furniture Two-Drawer Queen Anne Mahogany Side Table Nightstand

$795

Biggs Furniture Two-Drawer Queen Anne Mahogany Side Table Nightstand

By Biggs Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Biggs furniture two-drawer Queen Anne Mahogany side table or nightstand in very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, Sculptural Side Table, compartments

$3,480

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, Sculptural Side Table, compartments

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Pair of Renaissance Style Fruitwood French Doors Side Tables Nightstands

$1,396 / set

Pair of Renaissance Style Fruitwood French Doors Side Tables Nightstands

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Renaissance style walnut side tables / nightstands. Panelized French doors open to reveal a top dovetailed drawer and bottom large storage area.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

BEAUTIFUL ART DECO 1920's HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP BED SIDE NIGHTSTAND TABLE

$877

BEAUTIFUL ART DECO 1920's HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP BED SIDE NIGHTSTAND TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Art Deco Hardwood Side End Lamp Bed Side Table. A very well-made and solid table, with lots of space, a door to...

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Stormy Side Table or Nightstand in Black Veneered Solid Mahogany

$6,056 / item

Stormy Side Table or Nightstand in Black Veneered Solid Mahogany

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table or nightstand Stormy made with solid mahogany wood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jewel of a French Diamond Marquetry Side Table or Nightstand

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Jewel of a French Diamond Marquetry Side Table or Nightstand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Absolutely beautiful French diamond marquetry side table or nightstand with brass fretwork around the top and shapely fine legs with brass sabots

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century

$923Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century

Located in Valencia, VC

Spanish Castilian Baroque Revival Side Table or Nightstand, Mid-20th Century Produced in Spain during the mid-20th century, this side table is an example of the Castilian Baroque Re...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lacquered Side Tables/Nightstands by Frigerio, Italy 1960s

$2,628 / set

Pair of Lacquered Side Tables/Nightstands by Frigerio, Italy 1960s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Catania, IT

A pair of unique side tables by Luciano Frigerio. The tables are in white lacquered wood with chrome handles on drawers and doors. In excellent vintage conditions

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Side Table or Nightstand

$2,195

Late 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Side Table or Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century French Directoire period walnut side table or nightstand features a Saint Anne marble top surrounded by a pierced bronze gallery.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand

$1,500

19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Charles X Period side table or nightstand, made of veneer of bird's-eye maple over solid oak accented with elegant mahogany trim.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Oval Hand-Carved Ebony & Snow White Gloss Side Table and Nightstand

$3,800 / item

Oval Hand-Carved Ebony & Snow White Gloss Side Table and Nightstand

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Alexander's Collection Oval Hand-Carved Ebony & Snow White Gloss Side Table and Nightstand Introducing a sophisticated and versatile piece from the renowned Alexander's Collect...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Contemporary Organic Sculptural Curved Wood Side Table Nightstand Stool by CEU

$7,150

Contemporary Organic Sculptural Curved Wood Side Table Nightstand Stool by CEU

By CEU Studio

Located in New York, NY

Tambor Side Table by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory Dia 27.5 - 35.4" x H 28" The item is customizable by size HIDDEN TREASURES: We search for old wood bowls and Javanese wood...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, 45cm, Sculptural Side Table, Mexico

$3,840 / item

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, 45cm, Sculptural Side Table, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Olo Eclipse Nightstand Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. Without compartments.

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, Sculptural Side Table / Stool, Mexico

$2,990 / item

Olo Eclipse Nightstand, Hand-Carved Onyx, Sculptural Side Table / Stool, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Olo Eclipse Nightstand Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. Without compartments.

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

American of Martinsville Side End Tables Nightstands Wicker Faux Bamboo

$928Sale Price / set|20% Off

American of Martinsville Side End Tables Nightstands Wicker Faux Bamboo

By American of Martinsville

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Glass

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa Corner Side Table Nightstand - Pair

$6,495 / set

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa Corner Side Table Nightstand - Pair

By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa Corner Side Table Nightstand - Pair Each side table measures: 30 wide x 22 deep x 27.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

MYDNA Side Table, Contemporary Nightstand in Black by Joel Escalona

$4,517Sale Price / item|20% Off

MYDNA Side Table, Contemporary Nightstand in Black by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

MYDNA is a chic and contemporary storage system inspired by the DNA concept: both by its sophisticated double helix shape, and by the metaphorical statement that everything you place...

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Plywood

MYDNA Side Table, Contemporary Nightstand in White by Joel Escalona

$4,517Sale Price / item|20% Off

MYDNA Side Table, Contemporary Nightstand in White by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

MYDNA is a chic and contemporary storage system inspired by the DNA concept: both by its sophisticated double helix shape, and by the metaphorical statement that everything you place...

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.

$1,450

Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This Mid Century Nightstand from Red Lion Table Co is a stylish and practical addition to any bedroom.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Large ‘Entretoise’ Cream Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères

$2,750 / item

Large ‘Entretoise’ Cream Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table or nightstand by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Large ‘Entretoise’ Grooved Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères

$2,750 / item

Large ‘Entretoise’ Grooved Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table or nightstand by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Pair of Mid Century Teak & Smoked Glass Side Coffee Tables / Nightstands

$877 / set

Pair of Mid Century Teak & Smoked Glass Side Coffee Tables / Nightstands

By Myers

Located in Leicester, GB

A Pair of Mid century coffee tables made in solid teak with beautiful smoked glass table tops. These tables are manufactured in UK by Myers during 1970's. The table have an elegant d...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

American of Martinsville Asian Inspired Large Square Side Table or Nightstand

$750

American of Martinsville Asian Inspired Large Square Side Table or Nightstand

By James Mont, American of Martinsville

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fabulous vintage Asian inspired square walnut side table or nightstand by American of Martinsville.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Stained Mahogany Two-Drawer Side Table Nightstand, Circa 1940s

$1,275

Federal Style Stained Mahogany Two-Drawer Side Table Nightstand, Circa 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut and Marble Tip Oval Rolling Side Table. Dimensions: 17.5" in width, 14" in depth and 28.25 inches in height.

Category

20th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom Side Tables or Nightstands in Walnut by Dos Gallos Studio

$7,020 / item

Custom Side Tables or Nightstands in Walnut by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom side table or nightstand with drawer. Can be made ion any size and finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Catalaga Side Table or Nightstand in Washed Oak Veneer and Brass

$2,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

Catalaga Side Table or Nightstand in Washed Oak Veneer and Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Side table or nightstand catalaga with a washed oak veneer top and with brushed brass base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Travertine Square Cube Post Modern side end tables nightstands

$3,150Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Travertine Square Cube Post Modern side end tables nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Travertine Square Post Modern Cube side or end tables. Beautiful Stone cube table all solid Travertine hollow inside. Great condition. Listing is for (2) Tables (1) pair. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Marquetry Top & Turned Legs

$2,400

19th Century Baroque Spanish Side Table with Marquetry Top & Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

This piece has a great scale, lovely turned legs and beautiful marquetry top. This table could be used as an end table, nightstand, side table, or small desk.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Custom Nightstands or Side Tables with Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

$7,020 / item

Custom Nightstands or Side Tables with Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom side tables or nightstands with drawer and shelf.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Lift Top Inlaid Nightstand Sewing Stand Side Table

$550

Antique Victorian Mahogany Lift Top Inlaid Nightstand Sewing Stand Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Mahogany Lift Top Inlaid Sewing Stand Side Table. Item features a single swing door, lift top, musical instrument inlay, brass hardware, cabriole legs, working lock...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Berkey and Gay Louis XVI Style Walnut Nightstand or Side Table

$675

Berkey and Gay Louis XVI Style Walnut Nightstand or Side Table

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Doylestown, PA

Louis XVI style walnut side table or stand by Berkey and Gay, c. 1920. Stately table with a single dovetailed drawer with brass pull, fluted legs, cross stretcher and a finished bac...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage White Wicker Side Tables/Nightstands with Scrolled Rattan Bases

$2,215 / set

Pair of Vintage White Wicker Side Tables/Nightstands with Scrolled Rattan Bases

Located in Bruton, GB

A delightful pair of vintage wicker, Peacock-style side tables showcasing intricate craftsmanship and playful, sculptural detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Art Deco Burled Wood Storage Side Table Nightstand By William Switzer

$2,200

Vintage Art Deco Burled Wood Storage Side Table Nightstand By William Switzer

By William Switzer

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Art Deco Burled Storage Side Table Nightstand by William Switzer This Vintage Storage Side Table/Nightstand designed by William Switzer, exemplifies timeless elegance and f...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair Of 20th Century American Classical Maple Accent Side Tables or Nightstands

$1,500 / set

Pair Of 20th Century American Classical Maple Accent Side Tables or Nightstands

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Of 20th Century American Classical Maple Accent Side Tables or Nightstands. Measures 17.5" in width, 14.5" in depth and 23.5" in height.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Modern Solid Walnut "Dre" Side Table or Nightstand by Last Workshop

$2,700 / item

Modern Solid Walnut "Dre" Side Table or Nightstand by Last Workshop

By Last Workshop

Located in Chicago, IL

The "Dre" table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural satin oil finish. Soft-close drawer. A playful, yet elegant table. Each drawer front is carefully picked to exhibit a ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table, End table or Nightstand Samu, Made of Solid Wood by NONO

$8,176 / item

Side Table, End table or Nightstand Samu, Made of Solid Wood by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Introducing the Samu Collection by NONO, where simplicity meets elegance in the form of sculptural stools, side tables, and plinths. Each piece in this collection boasts a gently dom...

Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Romeo Rega Brass and Smoked Glass Side Table or Nightstand, Italy, 1970s

$1,199

Romeo Rega Brass and Smoked Glass Side Table or Nightstand, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and refined Mid-Century side table in solid brass and smoked glass. This stylish two-tier table was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to Romeo Rega. Fully...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII

$2,550

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French Side Table Barley Twist Bleached Carved Oak Nightstand Louis XIII.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

elegant Art Deco birch side table or nightstand u-shaped leg and drawer

$1,165

elegant Art Deco birch side table or nightstand u-shaped leg and drawer

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

elegant Art Deco birch side table or nightstand u-shaped leg and drawer

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Custom Walnut Side Table or Nightstand with Drawer by Dos Gallos

$5,148 / item

Custom Walnut Side Table or Nightstand with Drawer by Dos Gallos

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom table with drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. Shown here in walnut with a walnut #1 finish and heavy distress. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CUSTOM PRICES...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Nightstand Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of nightstand side tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct nightstand side tables — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 864 antique and vintage nightstand side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 100 modern editions to choose from as well. Nightstand side tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of nightstand side tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern nightstand side tables are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made nightstand side tables over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Benoît Convers and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Nightstand Side Tables?

Prices for nightstand side tables start at $1 and top out at $24,565 with the average selling for $2,345.

Questions About Nightstand Side Tables

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.
What is the difference between a nightstand and a night table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and a night table is mainly the type of storage you can expect each type of bedroom furniture to provide. Nightstands are usually small pieces that have closed storage, such as drawers and cabinets. Night tables are slightly larger and are more likely to have no additional storage or open shelving below their tops. Some people do use the terms nightstand and night table interchangeably. Shop a range of nightstands and night tables on 1stDibs.
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 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’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

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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 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.
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 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.
Should table lamps match nearby furniture like a vanity or nightstand?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
They don't need to match exactly. A lamp in brass or ceramic can sit comfortably on a vintage vanity or nightstand in a different wood tone.

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