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Parson's Style Chippendale Rosewood Table
Parson's Style Chippendale Rosewood Table

Parson's Style Chippendale Rosewood Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful Parson's style side table with Chinese Chippendale carved legs and apron with a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Parsons End or Side Table after Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Parsons End or Side Table after Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Parsons End or Side Table after Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass square Parsons style end table or side table after

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Parsons Style Cocktail or Side Table with Tortoise Shell Finish
Vintage Parsons Style Cocktail or Side Table with Tortoise Shell Finish

Vintage Parsons Style Cocktail or Side Table with Tortoise Shell Finish

Located in Wichita, KS

Vintage Parsons style cocktail or side table with tortoiseshell finish. Taller than normal coffee

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Parsons Style Walnut Low End Tables
Parsons Style Walnut Low End Tables

Parsons Style Walnut Low End Tables

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of solid walnut Parsons style side tables that can be used as stacking tables or stools.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacki...

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Parsons Style Burl Wood End Tables or Nightstands, Refinished
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Burl Wood End Tables or Nightstands, Refinished

Milo Baughman Parsons Style Burl Wood End Tables or Nightstands, Refinished

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Milo Baughman style Parsons burl wood side tables or nightstands By

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Danish Styled Walnut and Slate Side Table
Danish Styled Walnut and Slate Side Table

Danish Styled Walnut and Slate Side Table

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Parsons styled walnut framed side table with a charcoal colored slate inserts in the style of

Category

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

Pair of Reeded Rattan Side Tables, 1970s
Pair of Reeded Rattan Side Tables, 1970s

Pair of Reeded Rattan Side Tables, 1970s

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Parsons shaped side tables with fully reeded rattan surfaces. Semi-gloss lacquered finish

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Nice pair of two-tone Parson-style walnut tables with two drawers each. Signed Albert Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Two Tone Parson Style Walnut Side Tables

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Nice pair of two-tone Parsons-style walnut tables with two drawers each. Signed and labeled Albert

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three Tier End Table
Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three Tier End Table

Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three Tier End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Dark ribbon mahogany three tier Parsons style side table in the manner of Edward Wormley's designs

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Petite Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three-Tier End Table
Petite Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three-Tier End Table

Petite Dark Ribbon Mahogany Three-Tier End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Ribbon mahogany Parsons style three tier side table restored in dark finish. Versatile minimalist

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Parquetry-Top Burl-Walnut Campaign End Table
Henredon Parquetry-Top Burl-Walnut Campaign End Table

Henredon Parquetry-Top Burl-Walnut Campaign End Table

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic campaign styling from Henredon, this burl walnut parsons side (or end) table has a single

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Brass

DIA End Table In Radiused Gunmetal With Beveled Glass
DIA End Table In Radiused Gunmetal With Beveled Glass

DIA End Table In Radiused Gunmetal With Beveled Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

A Parsons style side table with a twist, from Design Institute America. The gun metal finish and

Category

Late 20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Burl Wood End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Burl Wood End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Burl Wood End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Parsons style side tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in highly figured bookmatched elm

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Burl

Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Side Table
Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Side Table

Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Side Table, American, circa 1980's. This table features a hand painted

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Parson Side Tables/Stacking Tables
Parson Side Tables/Stacking Tables

Parson Side Tables/Stacking Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

J. Robert Scott Cinnabar Lacquer Parsons Side Tables
J. Robert Scott Cinnabar Lacquer Parsons Side Tables

J. Robert Scott Cinnabar Lacquer Parsons Side Tables

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in New York, NY

Pair of cinnabar lacquer Parsons side tables. Wonderful scale. Lacquer is even, unlike the photos

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Style Parsons Side Table
Edward Wormley Style Parsons Side Table

Edward Wormley Style Parsons Side Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique oil-spot lacquered side table features a unique burl-like finish with mid-century

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

1970's Tortoise Parsons Side Tables by Lane Furniture Company
1970's Tortoise Parsons Side Tables by Lane Furniture Company

1970's Tortoise Parsons Side Tables by Lane Furniture Company

By Lane Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

A matching pair of solid wood Parsons Tables w/ Tortoise Shell Finish by Lane Furniture Co. in the

Category

20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Contemporary Cracked Eggshell Parsons Side Tables by Palecek, 1990s, a Pair
Contemporary Cracked Eggshell Parsons Side Tables by Palecek, 1990s, a Pair

Contemporary Cracked Eggshell Parsons Side Tables by Palecek, 1990s, a Pair

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of parsons style cracked eggshell and lacquered side tables by Palecek, 1990s.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Eggshell, Wood

Pair of Red Patent Leather Croc Embossed Parsons Side Tables, 1980s
Pair of Red Patent Leather Croc Embossed Parsons Side Tables, 1980s

Pair of Red Patent Leather Croc Embossed Parsons Side Tables, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of square Parsons style side tables in the manner of Karl Springer. The solid wood

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Patent Leather

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

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

By John Widdicomb

Located in Kennesaw, GA

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Pair of Red Parsons Side Tables Snake Skin Embossed
Karl Springer Style Pair of Red Parsons Side Tables Snake Skin Embossed

Karl Springer Style Pair of Red Parsons Side Tables Snake Skin Embossed

By Karl Springer

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Karl Springer style faux snake skin parsons side or end tables. This pair of small rectangular

Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Environment 70 Sq White Painted Parsons Side Table
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Environment 70 Sq White Painted Parsons Side Table

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Environment 70 Sq White Painted Parsons Side Table

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Topeka, KS

, or modern, Parson’s style tables just work anywhere. And this white painted square Parson’s side

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Black Painted Parsons Side Tables 1 Square 1 Rectangle, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Black Painted Parsons Side Tables 1 Square 1 Rectangle, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Black Painted Parsons Side Tables 1 Square 1 Rectangle, Pair

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered Parsons style side tables. One (1) square and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Gold Gilt Metal & Glass Parsons Side Tables
Gold Gilt Metal & Glass Parsons Side Tables

Gold Gilt Metal & Glass Parsons Side Tables

Located in Southampton, NJ

Superb Parsons tables of 24k gold leaf gilt metal with original 1/2" thick glass tops. 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Karl Springer Black Lizard Parsons Cube Table
Karl Springer Black Lizard Parsons Cube Table

Karl Springer Black Lizard Parsons Cube Table

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Karl Springer black lizard Parsons side table attributed to Karl Springer, unmarked.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

A Pair of Italian Walnut Parquet Parson Side Tables, Circa 1970's
A Pair of Italian Walnut Parquet Parson Side Tables, Circa 1970's

A Pair of Italian Walnut Parquet Parson Side Tables, Circa 1970's

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic parson side end table with parquet pattern tops, made in Italy, in the manner of Milo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco

By Kartell, Syroco

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Plastic

Chinese Crushed Bamboo Square Pedestal
Chinese Crushed Bamboo Square Pedestal

Chinese Crushed Bamboo Square Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

It’s difficult to distinguish this spare pedestal from a modern Parson’s side table. Both exhibit

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Henredon Parsons Style Side Tables
Henredon Parsons Style Side Tables

Henredon Parsons Style Side Tables

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of low side tables in burl wood from Henredon's Scene Two Collection. Please confirm item

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Michael Taylor for Baker Ebonized Side Table, Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Ebonized Side Table, Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Ebonized Side Table, Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of ebonized Parsons side tables each having lower shelf with a single drawer and satin nickel

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of Mid Century Olive Burl Wood Parsons End Side Tables
Pair of Mid Century Olive Burl Wood Parsons End Side Tables

Pair of Mid Century Olive Burl Wood Parsons End Side Tables

By Fine Arts Furniture Co.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of olive burl wood parsons end tables medium brown finish as seen in images. Marked #1516

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Side Table by Lane embodies the clean geometry and refined simplicity that defined 1960s American

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

White Laminate Parsons Style Side or End Tables with Glass Tops, a Pair
White Laminate Parsons Style Side or End Tables with Glass Tops, a Pair

White Laminate Parsons Style Side or End Tables with Glass Tops, a Pair

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Topeka, KS

, dining tables, side tables, and occasional tables. Double your pleasure and make these Parson’s tables

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Glass, Masonite

Natural Finish Parsons Table with Rattan Top
Natural Finish Parsons Table with Rattan Top

Natural Finish Parsons Table with Rattan Top

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful Parsons table made with choice elmwood and rattan top. The rattan is woven with a

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Clean Lined Burl Wood Side or Center Table
Clean Lined Burl Wood Side or Center Table

Clean Lined Burl Wood Side or Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined burl wood parson side or center table, American, circa 1950s. Retains warm original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of Brutalist Style Patinated Metal Side Tables
Pair of Brutalist Style Patinated Metal Side Tables

Pair of Brutalist Style Patinated Metal Side Tables

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Parsons form square side tables in the stile of Paul Evans in coarsely patinated metal

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables

Parsons Low Game/Side Table Clad in Grasscloth
Parsons Low Game/Side Table Clad in Grasscloth

Parsons Low Game/Side Table Clad in Grasscloth

Located in North Miami, FL

Lacquer grass cloth Parsons site table or low game table, in very fine condition, no marking but

Category

Vintage 1980s American Game Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Pair of Parsons Style Burl Wood Side Tables, Circa 1960s
Pair of Parsons Style Burl Wood Side Tables, Circa 1960s

Pair of Parsons Style Burl Wood Side Tables, Circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Parsons style form burl wood side or end tables, circa 1960s.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Rectangle Walnut Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style End Side Table Stand
Rectangle Walnut Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style End Side Table Stand

Rectangle Walnut Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style End Side Table Stand

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Rectangle walnut Mid-Century Modern parsons style end side table stand.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Parsons Style Ash Burl Chop Tables
Pair of Parsons Style Ash Burl Chop Tables

Pair of Parsons Style Ash Burl Chop Tables

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Chic pair of Parsons style side tables in a nice scale. Tables feature beautiful figured veneers

Category

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

Materials

Burl

Edward Wormley Side Table with Rosewood Piped Edge
Edward Wormley Side Table with Rosewood Piped Edge

Edward Wormley Side Table with Rosewood Piped Edge

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parson's side or end table. Oak with rosewood piping along interior edge

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables
Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic Campaign styling from Henredon, pair of burl walnut parsons side (or end) tables having a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Campaign End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables
Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic Campaign styling from Henredon, pair of burl walnut Parsons side (or end) tables having a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables
Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

Henredon Parquetry Top Burl Walnut Campaign End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Southampton, NJ

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

Category

20th Century American Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

DIA End Table in Radiused Gunmetal with Beveled Glass
DIA End Table in Radiused Gunmetal with Beveled Glass

DIA End Table in Radiused Gunmetal with Beveled Glass

By Design Institute America

Located in Chicago, IL

A Parsons style side table with a twist, from Design Institute America. The gun metal finish and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass

Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads
Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads

Mecox Bookshelf Covered in Burlap with Nailheads

By Mecox Gardens

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mecox Parsons style bookshelf or side table upholstered in burlap with nailhead trim.

Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Pair of Side Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Pair of Side Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Pair of Side Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

Pair of dark-stained, parsons-style side tables, with low shelf. Simple design with great

Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Cobra Skin Parsons Table by Karl Springer
Cobra Skin Parsons Table by Karl Springer

Cobra Skin Parsons Table by Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Cobra skin parsons style side table by Karl Springer. Classic, elegant parsons style side

Category

Late 20th Century American Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer, Pair of Parsons Goatskin Side Tables, USA, circa 1980s
Karl Springer, Pair of Parsons Goatskin Side Tables, USA, circa 1980s

Karl Springer, Pair of Parsons Goatskin Side Tables, USA, circa 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Parsons style side tables made with a free-form inlay of natural ivory goatskin

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Burlwood Parsons Side Table
Burlwood Parsons Side Table

Burlwood Parsons Side Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Burlwood Parsons Side Table

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

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Parsons Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Parsons Side Table?

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

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The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

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