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.

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.

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.

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Organic Modern Side Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Design

$2,480 / item

Organic Modern Side Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Design

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Teakwood Marble and hand-carved date palm relief define this cylindrical side table, the bark and leaf forms creating layered texture across the entire exterior surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Marble

Sculptural Stone Side Table (Teak Stone), Date Palm Relief Carving

$2,480 / item

Sculptural Stone Side Table (Teak Stone), Date Palm Relief Carving

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Worked from solid Teakwood Marble with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical body, this side table combines functional furniture with deeply worked botanical or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

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Stone, Marble

Sculptural Stone Side Table (White Marble), Date Palm Relief Carving

$2,480 / item

Sculptural Stone Side Table (White Marble), Date Palm Relief Carving

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Worked from solid Agra White Marble with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical body, this side table combines functional furniture with deeply worked botanical ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

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Marble

Sculptural Stone Side Table (Rainbow Stone), Date Palm Relief Carving

$2,480 / item

Sculptural Stone Side Table (Rainbow Stone), Date Palm Relief Carving

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Worked from solid Agra Red Stone with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical body, this side table combines functional furniture with deeply worked botanical orn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

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Stone

Organic Modern Side Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Design

$2,480 / item

Organic Modern Side Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Design

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Agra Red Stone and hand-carved date palm relief define this cylindrical side table, the bark and leaf forms creating layered texture across the entire exterior surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Organic Modern Side Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Palm Design

$2,480 / item

Organic Modern Side Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Palm Design

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Agra White Marble and hand-carved date palm relief define this cylindrical side table, the bark and leaf forms creating layered texture across the entire exterior surface.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Palm Petrified Wood Side Table with Teak Base

$2,600

Andrianna Shamaris Palm Petrified Wood Side Table with Teak Base

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table.

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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Petrified Wood

Palm sculptural Side Table, Honey stain, Ash wood by Amorph

$3,300

Palm sculptural Side Table, Honey stain, Ash wood by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This side table is truly a work of art, designed with utmost care and attention to detail to showcase a perfect combination of beauty, elegance, and contemporary style. Every aspect ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Palm Sculptural Side Table Black stain Ash wood by Amorph

$3,550

Palm Sculptural Side Table Black stain Ash wood by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This side table is truly a work of art, designed with utmost care and attention to detail to showcase a perfect combination of beauty, elegance, and contemporary style. Every aspect ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Palm leaves Side Table in Agra White Marble by Stephanie Odegard

$2,343 / item

Palm leaves Side Table in Agra White Marble by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Palm leaves Marble Table in Agra White Marble Size- 14" x 14" x 17" H.

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2010s American Other Side Tables

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Marble

Palm Sculptural Side Table Natural stain on Walnut wood by Amorph

$4,850

Palm Sculptural Side Table Natural stain on Walnut wood by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This side table is truly a work of art, designed with utmost care and attention to detail to showcase a perfect combination of beauty, elegance, and contemporary style. Every aspect ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Marrakech Palm Wood and Shagreen Side Table with Drawers by Giordano Viganò

$8,931

Marrakech Palm Wood and Shagreen Side Table with Drawers by Giordano Viganò

By Giordano Viganò

Located in Meda, Lombardia

Marrakech is a side table with two drawers made of palm wood and a table top in shagreen.

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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Metal

Date Palm Art Deco Side Table in Beslana Black Stone by Stephanie Odegard

$2,480 / item

Date Palm Art Deco Side Table in Beslana Black Stone by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Date Palm Art Deco Side Table in Beslana Black Stone, a stunning Art Deco Side Table that beautifully blends modern design with traditional Indian artistry.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Side Tables

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Stone, Marble

Vintage Hand Painted Palm Beach Snail Garden Stand Side End Drink Table

$2,400

Vintage Hand Painted Palm Beach Snail Garden Stand Side End Drink Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1970s snail garden stand stool, stand, end or drink table. This is made from some sort of composition. Hand Painted. Dimensions: 18 H x 24 W x 14 D.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Composition

Limited Edition Lost Wax Casted Bronze Palm II Side Table by Vogel Studio

$11,794 / item

Limited Edition Lost Wax Casted Bronze Palm II Side Table by Vogel Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Limited Edition Lost Wax Casted Bronze Palm II Side Table by Vogel Studio Limited Edition Of 10 + 1 Pieces.

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2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Toleware Faux Bamboo Palm Table

$2,019

Toleware Faux Bamboo Palm Table

Located in Hastings, GB

A stunning faux Bamboo Leaf polychrome painted table, Italian and dating to the 1970's. Fitted with a vintage glass top this table is in exceptional condition. Small nibbling to som...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Iron

Unique Piece, Table, Palm Trunk, XXth

$2,519

Unique Piece, Table, Palm Trunk, XXth

Located in Nice, FR

Realization of a table from a palm tree trunk. The legs of the table are carved in the mass.

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20th Century Maghreb Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

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Palmwood

Toleware Green Faux Bamboo Palm Table

$2,019

Toleware Green Faux Bamboo Palm Table

Located in Hastings, GB

A stunning faux Bamboo Leaf polychrome painted table, Italian and dating to the 1970's. Fitted with a vintage glass top this table is in exceptional condition. Small nibbling to som...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Iron

Carved Stone Drink Table (Jaisalmer), Date Palm Sculptural Table

$2,480 / item

Carved Stone Drink Table (Jaisalmer), Date Palm Sculptural Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Formed from solid Jaisalmer Stone with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical exterior, this side table applies traditional botanical relief to a functional furn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Round Stone Accent Table (Jaisalmer), Hand-Carved Palm Table

$2,480 / item

Round Stone Accent Table (Jaisalmer), Hand-Carved Palm Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Jaisalmer Stone side table hand-carved with date palm bark scales and leaf forms in continuous relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Round Stone Accent Table (Agate), Hand-Carved Palm Table

$2,480 / item

Round Stone Accent Table (Agate), Hand-Carved Palm Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Agra Grey Stone side table hand-carved with date palm bark scales and leaf forms in continuous relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Drink Table (Agate), Date Palm Sculptural Table

$2,480 / item

Carved Stone Drink Table (Agate), Date Palm Sculptural Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Formed from solid Agra Grey Stone with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical exterior, this side table applies traditional botanical relief to a functional furn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

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Stone

Round Stone Accent Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Table

$2,480 / item

Round Stone Accent Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Teakwood Marble side table hand-carved with date palm bark scales and leaf forms in continuous relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Carved Stone Drink Table (Teak Stone), Date Palm Sculptural Table

$2,480 / item

Carved Stone Drink Table (Teak Stone), Date Palm Sculptural Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Formed from solid Teakwood Marble with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical exterior, this side table applies traditional botanical relief to a functional furn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Carved Stone Drink Table (White Marble), Date Palm Sculptural Table

$2,480 / item

Carved Stone Drink Table (White Marble), Date Palm Sculptural Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Formed from solid Agra White Marble with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical exterior, this side table applies traditional botanical relief to a functional fu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

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Marble

Carved Stone Drink Table (Rainbow Stone), Date Palm Sculptural Table

$2,480 / item

Carved Stone Drink Table (Rainbow Stone), Date Palm Sculptural Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Formed from solid Agra Red Stone with date palm bark and leaf carving across the full cylindrical exterior, this side table applies traditional botanical relief to a functional furni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

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Stone

Round Stone Accent Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Table

$2,480 / item

Round Stone Accent Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Palm Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Agra Red Stone side table hand-carved with date palm bark scales and leaf forms in continuous relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Round Stone Accent Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Palm Table

$2,480 / item

Round Stone Accent Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Palm Table

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Agra White Marble side table hand-carved with date palm bark scales and leaf forms in continuous relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Palm Beach Regency Style Rattan Console Table

$2,571Sale Price|20% Off

Palm Beach Regency Style Rattan Console Table

Located in Bruton, GB

This sculptural rattan console table exemplifies refined craftsmanship and architectural balance, presenting a striking interplay of texture, proportion, and contrast. The handwoven ...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Handmade Marble Drink Table with Palm Leaf Motif

$2,754 / item

Handmade Marble Drink Table with Palm Leaf Motif

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A White Marble side table is carved from White Marble and detailed with a palm leaf motif worked in shallow relief across an hourglass body.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Marble

White Marble Palm Leaves Table, Sculptural Accent Piece

$2,754 / item

White Marble Palm Leaves Table, Sculptural Accent Piece

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A White Marble side table is carved from White Marble and detailed with a palm leaf motif worked in shallow relief across an hourglass body.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Side Tables

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Marble

Vintage Metal Palm Accent Table with Glass Top

$1,650

Vintage Metal Palm Accent Table with Glass Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage accent table having a round glass top on a painted metal base fashioned as a bundle of palm fronds tied with a rope, raised on a trio of faux bamboo style splayed legs. Stoc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Jaisalmer), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

$2,480 / item

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Jaisalmer), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Works as a side table, accent table, drink table, pedestal table, or sculptural object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Agate), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

$2,480 / item

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Agate), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Works as a side table, accent table, drink table, pedestal table, or sculptural object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

$2,480 / item

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Teak Stone), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Works as a side table, accent table, drink table, pedestal table, or sculptural object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

$2,480 / item

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (Rainbow Stone), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Works as a side table, accent table, drink table, pedestal table, or sculptural object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

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Stone

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

$2,480 / item

Anglo-Indian Stone Table (White Marble), Hand-Carved Date Palm Form

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Works as a side table, accent table, drink table, pedestal table, or sculptural object.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith

$1,750

Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith This amazing Hollywood Regency by Maitland Smith round inlaid hall/accent table has beautifully carved ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cerused Teak Square Side Table

$895

Vintage Boho Cerused Teak Square Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A chic vintage Boho side table. Gorgeous cerused team with a clotted design.

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Antique Early 17th Century Philippine Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century Marquetry Drop Side Table

$1,295

Late 19th Century Marquetry Drop Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite antique drop top side table with intricate inlay work on the table top and detailed carvings on the pedestal.

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Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lexington Palmer Home Collection Side Table

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Lexington Palmer Home Collection Side Table

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Lexington Palmer Home Collection Side Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 27" high 26" wi...

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Marge Carson Gilt Palm Tree Table With Marble Base and Glass Top

$950

Vintage Regency Marge Carson Gilt Palm Tree Table With Marble Base and Glass Top

By Marge Carson

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking vintage sculptural palm tree side table attributed to Marge Carson, featuring a beautifully detailed gilt metal palm trunk with layered fronds and fruit accents, topped wi...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Side Table

$680

Vintage Coastal Style Pencil Reed Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Palm Beach Regency pencil reed palm leaf glass top side table, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Glass

Maitland Smith Leather Book Nightstand Side Table

$1,436Sale Price|20% Off

Maitland Smith Leather Book Nightstand Side Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Tooled Leather Faux Book Nightstand Side Table by MAITLAND SMITH Unique piece showcasing faux c...

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Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Marge Carson "Palm Beach" End Table with Rare Pink Chic Marble Top

$2,500

Vintage Marge Carson "Palm Beach" End Table with Rare Pink Chic Marble Top

By Marge Carson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This piece came from the living room of a fashionista’s house in Palm Beach, Florida. The table was made by Marge Carson with custom pink veined marble top added. The colorations are...

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage LLOYD FLANDERS Loom Wicker Side Tables

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage LLOYD FLANDERS Loom Wicker Side Tables

By Lloyd Loom

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Set Of 2 LLOYD LOOM Flanders Wicker Weather Resistant Side Tables w Glass With the original Ogee...

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

THEODORE ALEXANDER Side Tables Nightstands Armoury Collection

$1,836Sale Price|20% Off

THEODORE ALEXANDER Side Tables Nightstands Armoury Collection

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of THEODORE ALEXANDER Side Tables Nightstands from their Armoury Collection Featuring etched brass ...

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Late 20th Century William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Vintage East Lake Side Table

$850

Early 20th Century Vintage East Lake Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho side table. A classic East Lake design with a wooden oval top.

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Early 20th Century North American Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Side Tables - a Pair

$1,895 / set

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Side Tables - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of Palm Beach flair to your space with this elegant pair of vintage Regency wrought iron side tables.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Metal and Glass Side Table

$1,450

Vintage Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Metal and Glass Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted by legendary outdoor manufacturer Brown Jordan, this authentic mid-century side table from the "Calcutta" collection embodies timeless Chinoiserie grace and resort-style soph...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Centre Side Table Louis XV Ormolu Mounts

$1,836Sale Price|20% Off

French Centre Side Table Louis XV Ormolu Mounts

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Centre Accent Lamp Table With Gilt Ormolu Mounts & Trim and bird’s-eye Maple Top ...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Table Leather Top Oak Side End

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Table Leather Top Oak Side End

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Country French Oak Side End Center Table with Leather Top and Brass Nail Trim Approximate Meas...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tessellated Marble Glass Side End Table by Magnussen

$576Sale Price|20% Off

Tessellated Marble Glass Side End Table by Magnussen

By Magnussen Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Magnussen Furniture Tessellated Marble Stone Brass + Glass Side End Table With an inlaid brass desi...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lighted Marble Side Center Table Vintage Custom Made

$2,232Sale Price|20% Off

Lighted Marble Side Center Table Vintage Custom Made

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Side Center Table Marble Vintage Lighted Custom Made Lights from inside with push button brass switch.

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Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

$850

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal side tables. Beautiful twisted pencil reed in a chic cerused finish.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Vintage French Provincial Side End Tables Hand Carved

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage French Provincial Side End Tables Hand Carved

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of vintage French Provincial hand carved side end tables These are well-built, solid, and hand-carv...

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Metal and Glass Patio Side Table

$1,650

Vintage Brown Jordan “Calcutta” Metal and Glass Patio Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An authentic mid-century classic from Brown Jordan’s coveted "Calcutta" line, this square patio side table effortlessly blends resort-style functionality with refined Chinoiserie ele...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Thomasville Tea Side Tables with Serving Trays Pair

$1,756Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Thomasville Tea Side Tables with Serving Trays Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Thomasville Tea Side Tables with Removable Serving Trays Approximate Measurements in In...

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Travertine Marble Side End Table by Stone International

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut Travertine Marble Side End Table by Stone International

By Stone International

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of A Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Travertine Marble Side End Table by Stone International H...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Italian Gold Gilt Folding Mosaic Side Drink Tables 1960s Pair

$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off

Italian Gold Gilt Folding Mosaic Side Drink Tables 1960s Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1960's Italian Gold Gilt Folding Mosaic Side Drink Tables Hand-crafted glass tiles arranged in ...

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Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

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Palm Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic palm side table available at 1stDibs. A palm side table — often made from wood, metal and petrified wood — can elevate any home. There are 51 variations of the antique or vintage palm side table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer palm side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A palm side table, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made palm side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Amorph Inc., Hans Kögl and Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Palm Side Table?

Prices for a palm side table start at $375 and top out at $10,800 with the average selling for $2,500.

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 Palm Side Table

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