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20th Century French Octagonal Side Table
20th Century French Octagonal Side Table

20th Century French Octagonal Side Table

Located in New York, NY

20th Century French Octagonal Side Table

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

19th Century French Walnut Octagonal Side Table
19th Century French Walnut Octagonal Side Table

19th Century French Walnut Octagonal Side Table

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Octagonal Side Table was handcrafted from walnut in the late 1800's.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Octagonal Side Table
Vintage Leather Octagonal Side Table

Vintage Leather Octagonal Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Leather Octagonal Side Table with Nail Head Décor and Original Leather 4 Wood Post Legs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Center Tables

Materials

Leather

WALNUT VENEERED THREE TIER OCTAGONAL SIDE TABLE
WALNUT VENEERED THREE TIER OCTAGONAL SIDE TABLE

WALNUT VENEERED THREE TIER OCTAGONAL SIDE TABLE

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

The top shelf with well-figured walnut book-matched veneers enclosed by a plain gallery; above two lower conforming shelves with cane insets; raised on eight turned supports of circu...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Travertine Cube Octagonal Side Table
Travertine Cube Octagonal Side Table

Travertine Cube Octagonal Side Table

By Roche Bobois

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage circa 1980s travertine cube table that can be used as a coffee table, side table or nightstand. Excellent polished finish with beveled edges for a postmodern aesthetic.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Leather Octogonal Side Table
Vintage Leather Octogonal Side Table

Vintage Leather Octogonal Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Leather Octagonal Side Table with Wood Pillar Base

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Anglo Indian Table
Anglo Indian Table

Anglo Indian Table

Unavailable|$2,250

Anglo Indian Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Anglo Indian octagonal side table.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Italian Table
Renaissance Italian Table

Renaissance Italian Table

Unavailable|$2,100

Renaissance Italian Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful octagonal side table

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Revival Gueridon

Moroccan Octagonal Wooden Side Table, 5LM24
Moroccan Octagonal Wooden Side Table, 5LM24

Moroccan Octagonal Wooden Side Table, 5LM24

Located in Orlando, FL

This is a 100% hand carved Moroccan octagonal shape side table or end table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout, featuring the famous Moroccan Mkerness woodwork.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Octagonal Lucite, Brass & Glass Side Table
Octagonal Lucite, Brass & Glass Side Table

Octagonal Lucite, Brass & Glass Side Table

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in New London, CT

70s vintage side table in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Beveled glass is in clean shape as is the brass and the acrylic/lucite legs.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Octagonal Butchers Block Side Table
Late 19th Century French Octagonal Butchers Block Side Table

Late 19th Century French Octagonal Butchers Block Side Table

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Octagonal Butchers Block Side Table was crafted in the late 1800's.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Bobbin Side Table with Octagonal Top
Mid-20th Century Bobbin Side Table with Octagonal Top

Mid-20th Century Bobbin Side Table with Octagonal Top

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Solid oak side table with octagonal top and four bobbin turned legs united by a cross stretcher with decorative, wooden finial at the centre.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Octagonal Occasional Table
Octagonal Occasional Table

Octagonal Occasional Table

Unavailable|$3,008

Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

An Anglo-Indian Hoshiarpur octagonal occasional table, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Octagonal "Tort" Side Table in Colorful High Gloss Lacquer Finish
Octagonal "Tort" Side Table in Colorful High Gloss Lacquer Finish

Octagonal "Tort" Side Table in Colorful High Gloss Lacquer Finish

By Eva Baron

Located in Oxford, GB

A playful octagonal lounge side table in high gloss lacquer finish with special brass metal banding and leather top inlay, supported by brushed brass legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Indian Octagonal Table

Indian Octagonal Table

Unavailable|$4,000

Indian Octagonal Table

By John Lockwood Kipling

Located in London, GB

Indian Shisham, inlaid with brass, copper and ebony. Designed by J Lockwood Kipling (Father of Rudyard) who was Principal of the Lahore School of Art, and used Pinja Panels in his lo...

Category

20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Octagonal Brutalist Memphis Side Tables with Faux Concrete Finish
Pair of Octagonal Brutalist Memphis Side Tables with Faux Concrete Finish

Pair of Octagonal Brutalist Memphis Side Tables with Faux Concrete Finish

By Lionel Lamy, Memphis Group

Located in Dallas, TX

Octagonal shape with sculptural panels on side and smoked octagonal glass inserts on top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table
Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

An Anglo-Indian hardwood and ivory marquetry octagonal occasional table. Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Ivory

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Octagonal Etched Enameled Bronze Tao Side/ End Table
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Octagonal Etched Enameled Bronze Tao Side/ End Table

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Octagonal Etched Enameled Bronze Tao Side/ End Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a signed Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne octagonal etched with Asian / chinoiserie theme enameled bronze top and patinated brass pedestal leg "Tao" side / end...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table
19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table

19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A good quality 19th century Anglo Indian octagonal form side table with intricately carved teak fretwork panels and top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Octagonal Walnut Arts & Crafts Cricket Table
Octagonal Walnut Arts & Crafts Cricket Table

Octagonal Walnut Arts & Crafts Cricket Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A whisical octagonal cricket, side or lamp table from England's Arts & Crafts period.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Black Octagonal Hand Painted Table, Marrakech
Black Octagonal Hand Painted Table, Marrakech

Black Octagonal Hand Painted Table, Marrakech

Located in Orlando, FL

100% hand painted Moroccan octagonal shape side table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Blue Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech
Blue Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

Blue Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

Located in Orlando, FL

100% hand-painted Moroccan octagonal shape side table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Beige Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech
Beige Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

Beige Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

Located in Orlando, FL

100% hand-painted Moroccan octagonal shape side table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table
19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table

19th Century Anglo Indian Octagonal Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A late 19th century North Indian brass copper and ebony inlaid Shisham octagonal table in very good order.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables

Carl Bugatti Octagonal Occasional Table, 1898
Carl Bugatti Octagonal Occasional Table, 1898

Carl Bugatti Octagonal Occasional Table, 1898

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in New York, NY

A Pewter inlaid, Italian walnut and ebonized wood, octagonal occasional table, circa 1898, made in his Milano Studio. The table has a hand-hammered 16.75 inch round removable coppe...

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

Hadrian Octagonal Table in Studded Velvet
Hadrian Octagonal Table in Studded Velvet

Hadrian Octagonal Table in Studded Velvet

By Alidad Ltd

Located in London, GB

The Hadrian octagonal velvet table shown here in studded beige velvet and ottoman with limestone top, is part of the velvet furniture collection designed by Alidad Ltd and Thomas Mes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Brass

20th Century Balloon Paper Decoupage Octagonal Table
20th Century Balloon Paper Decoupage Octagonal Table

20th Century Balloon Paper Decoupage Octagonal Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century balloon paper decoupage octagonal drinks/side table.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Paper

Late Victorian Rio Rosewood Octagonal Occasional Table
Late Victorian Rio Rosewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Late Victorian Rio Rosewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Late Victorian Rio rosewood octagonal occasional table. Standing on square tapered legs with incised carving featuring a square molded cross section. Size: Height 27" (69c...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency Painted satinwood Octagonal Sewing Table / occasional table
Antique Regency Painted satinwood Octagonal Sewing Table / occasional table

Antique Regency Painted satinwood Octagonal Sewing Table / occasional table

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

This is a fine quality polychrome antique work table, standing on a platform base. It has a very fine painted decoration all over with a silk lined interior.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century George III Satinwood Inlaid Octagonal Table
18th Century George III Satinwood Inlaid Octagonal Table

18th Century George III Satinwood Inlaid Octagonal Table

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

18th century George III satinwood inlaid octagonal table attributed to Ralph Turnbull (b.1788-d.1865)

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Quality Edwardian Period Octagonal Marquetry Inlaid Table
Fine Quality Edwardian Period Octagonal Marquetry Inlaid Table

Fine Quality Edwardian Period Octagonal Marquetry Inlaid Table

Located in Darwen, GB

A fine quality Edwardian period octagonal marquetry inlaid table by Edwards & Roberts of London. Having an octagonal top with a superb marquetry and pen-work central panel with furth...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Algers Side Stool by Josh Page Studio. Beech wood with Octagonal base, handmade.
Algers Side Stool by Josh Page Studio. Beech wood with Octagonal base, handmade.

Algers Side Stool by Josh Page Studio. Beech wood with Octagonal base, handmade.

By Josh Page

Located in Cranbrook, GB

Part of the Cubist Collection, Algers Side Stool is hand crafted from solid wood, available in selected materials. Featuring a tapered octagonal base with keyhole slots and a chamf...

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Quality rosewood with good grain detail and a desirable aged patina. tabletop displaying inlaid central stylized shell motif. Frieze finished displaying good color and boxwood string.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Octagonal Oak Specimen Marble Top Table
19th Century French Octagonal Oak Specimen Marble Top Table

19th Century French Octagonal Oak Specimen Marble Top Table

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Unusual French 19th century octagonal oak specimen marble top table retaining some original paint and gilding.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Octagon top candlestand
Octagon top candlestand

Octagon top candlestand

Unavailable|$2,200

Octagon top candlestand

Located in Sheffield, MA

Figured mahogany octagon top candlestand on spider leg base. Figured top has a rim around edges.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Side Table
Art Deco Side Table

Art Deco Side Table

Unavailable|$3,100

Art Deco Side Table

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful octagonal Art Deco side table by fine furniture maker Cygal Art Deco, with fluting on the legs, decorative trim under the top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Side Tables

Brass Edged Octagonal Antique French Oak Table with Four Legs, circa 1900
Brass Edged Octagonal Antique French Oak Table with Four Legs, circa 1900

Brass Edged Octagonal Antique French Oak Table with Four Legs, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! An octagonal antique French oak table circa 1900 with brass around the entire top edge as well as the base of each leg.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Hexagonal Wooden Side Table, 8LM24
Moroccan Hexagonal Wooden Side Table, 8LM24

Moroccan Hexagonal Wooden Side Table, 8LM24

Located in Orlando, FL

This is a 100% hand carved Moroccan octagonal shape side table or end table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout, featuring the famous Moroccan Mkerness woodwork.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Wood

True Pair of Lilac and Turquoise Cloisonné Lamps
True Pair of Lilac and Turquoise Cloisonné Lamps

True Pair of Lilac and Turquoise Cloisonné Lamps

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A True Pair of turquoise and lilac porcelain and brass octagonal sided table lamps, with lilac silk and metal net shades.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Broyhill Premier side table with caning
Mid-Century Walnut Broyhill Premier side table with caning

Mid-Century Walnut Broyhill Premier side table with caning

Located in Bay City, MI

This octagonal side table is nicely made by Broyhill designed for their Premier line.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hexagonal Metal Inlaid Side Table, Gold Finish
Moroccan Hexagonal Metal Inlaid Side Table, Gold Finish

Moroccan Hexagonal Metal Inlaid Side Table, Gold Finish

Located in Orlando, FL

Very exotic octagonal all metal inlaid Moroccan side table. Finish is golden.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Florentine Ebony and Marquetry Side Table
19th Century Florentine Ebony and Marquetry Side Table

19th Century Florentine Ebony and Marquetry Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Florentine ebony and marquetry side table, the octagonal top inlaid with satinwood filigree and flowers raised on exaggerated shaped legs accented with satinwood strin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ebony

Art Deco Walnut Veneered and Ebonized "Butterfly"  Side Table

Art Deco Walnut Veneered and Ebonized "Butterfly" Side Table

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Unique Art Deco Light Walnut Veneered and Ebonized "Butterfly" Side Table. The octagonal top and conforming shelf with radiating matched veneer.

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Gillows of Lancaster rosewood and yew wood octagonal worktable

A Gillows of Lancaster rosewood and yew wood octagonal worktable

Located in New York, NY

The eminent English cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster and London exported large quantities of furniture to the West Indies during the 18th century, and some of this furniture was pr...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Yew

Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Tables
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Tables

Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Tables

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of octagonal end or side tables. The tops are ebonized wood.

Category

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

19th Century Tuscan Walnut Octagonal Center or Side Table
19th Century Tuscan Walnut Octagonal Center or Side Table

19th Century Tuscan Walnut Octagonal Center or Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Tuscan walnut octagonal center or side table with two hearts inlaid on the top, and the whole above a conforming base with three carved and scrolling legs terminating ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Cafe or Game Table in Marble and Iron
Art Deco Cafe or Game Table in Marble and Iron

Art Deco Cafe or Game Table in Marble and Iron

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The hand hammered iron creates a repeating pattern on all sides of the plinth base. There are also four iron accents on the octagon table top sides.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc
Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc

Gemma Concrete S Coffee Table by Snoc

By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34

Gemma is an octagonal cement garden side table.‎ The Gemma Collection is a powerful sketch, synthesizes its rounded lines and comfort, it incorporates the power of contrast into the...

Category

2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Moroccan Metal Inlaid Coffee Table, Glass Top Added
Moroccan Metal Inlaid Coffee Table, Glass Top Added

Moroccan Metal Inlaid Coffee Table, Glass Top Added

Located in Orlando, FL

Very exotic all metal inlaid Moroccan side table. Octagonal shape for a better / attractive look.

Category

2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Dry Bar End Table by Harvey Probber
Dry Bar End Table by Harvey Probber

Dry Bar End Table by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fulton, CA

An Mid-Century Modern octagonal end or side table that opens to a hidden dry bar / cocktail cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Indian Moroccan Carved Side Table - Folding Style
Indian Moroccan Carved Side Table - Folding Style

Indian Moroccan Carved Side Table - Folding Style

Located in Orlando, FL

Handmade and hand carved octagonal Indian Moroccan wooden side table, measuring approximately 15 inches in diameter, and 16 inches in height.

Category

2010s Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood
Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood

Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood

Located in Orlando, FL

Handmade and hand carved octagonal Moroccan wooden side table, measuring 15?

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood
Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood

Erfoud Style Moroccan Carved Side Table, Cedar Wood

Located in Orlando, FL

Handmade and hand-carved octagonal Moroccan wooden side table, measuring 15" in diameter, and 20" in height.

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Octagon Side Table
Octagon Side Table

Octagon Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Elegant octagon side table with beautiful visible grain on the top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Green Octagonal Side Table
Green Octagonal Side Table

Green Octagonal Side Table

Located in New York, NY

A green lacquered octagonal side table with decorative details in black and gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Side Tables

Materials

Gold

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Octagonal Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal octagonal side table for your home. A octagonal side table — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are 450 variations of the antique or vintage octagonal side table you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the octagonal side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A octagonal side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made octagonal side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harvey Probber, Maitland Smith and Hans C. Andersen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Octagonal Side Table?

The average selling price for a octagonal side table at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $29,000 for the highest priced.

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 Octagonal Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To begin to measure an octagon table, place one end of the measuring tape on one edge and pull it across to the opposite edge. A perfectly octagonal table will have the same width and depth measurements. As a result, most people refer to its measurement by diameter. To determine the height, measure from the tabletop to the bottom of the base or legs. Shop a selection of octagon tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.