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.

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 a tall side table called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

Short Side Tables

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Marmora Short Side Table

H 17.33 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Short French Wood Tripod Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage short wood stool with semi-circle seat and smooth wood legs from France. Newly refinished

Category

Mid-20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

Short French Wood Tripod Stool

H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Short River Rock Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This river rock side table is cut to complement a modern design without compromising the beauty of natural materials. This piece is a part of one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. ...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Short River Rock Side Table

H 23.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Short Piedra Pedestal by Algo Studio

By Algo Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Short Piedra Pedestal by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 30 x W 35 x H 35 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Formica, Plywood, Paper

Short Piedra Pedestal by Algo Studio

H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in

Short Teak Wood Mill Wheel End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Short Teak Wood Mill Wheel End Table

H 20 in Dm 19.25 in

Loto Roca Side Short Table, Volcanic Stone

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Loto Roca is exploration personified. These volcanic stone monoliths have been carved mastering a meditative process with chisel and hammer. It comes in two different width presentat...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Loto Roca Side Short Table, Volcanic Stone

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Walnut Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut short tripod table by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: Ø 40.7 x H 50.8 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

H 20.01 in Dm 16.03 in

Ash Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

Located in Geneve, CH

Ash Short tripod table by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: Ø 40.7 x H 50.8 cm Materials: Charcoal

Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Ash

Ash Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

H 20.01 in Dm 16.03 in

Short "T" Side Table by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Short "T" side table by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 35.5 cm Materials: darkened

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Short "T" Side Table by Gentner Design

H 13.98 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Ringo Short End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Ringo short end table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethyelene, aluminum. Also available in

Category

2010s Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ringo Short End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue

H 17.33 in Dm 22.45 in

Contemporary Short Aluminum Side Table "ZEA" by Tótec

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Pair of versatile tables that can be placed next to bed, at the entrance of your home, or use as a side table next to the sofa. With an honest and functional design, this table will ...

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Short Aluminum Side Table "ZEA" by Tótec

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Marshmallow by Bzippy

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Short Ruffle ceramic planter in Marshmallow. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Marshmallow by Bzippy

H 10.5 in Dm 17 in

White Ash Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

Located in Geneve, CH

White ash short tripod table by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: Ø 40.7 x H 50.8 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Ash

White Ash Short Tripod Table by Fernweh Woodworking

H 20.01 in Dm 16.03 in

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

Located in Dallas, TX

This end table is made from a mildly weathered canal posts that features beautiful fissures that add organic texture and interest to any room. The wood features a rich walnut tone th...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

H 26.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

Located in Dallas, TX

This end tables is made from a mildly weathered canal posts that features beautiful fissures that add organic texture and interest to any room. The wood features a rich walnut tone t...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

H 19.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

Located in Dallas, TX

This end tables is made from a mildly weathered canal posts that features beautiful fissures that add organic texture and interest to any room. The wood features a rich walnut tone t...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Short Dutch Canal Post in Weathered Iron Wood

H 19.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

e15 Habibi Short Side Table by Philipp Mainzer

By Philipp Mainzer, e15

Located in New York, NY

Reminiscent of ornately detailed oriental tea services, Habibi as a tray or side table is a precious piece offering elegant possibilities for combination. The tray Habibi in combinat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

e15 Habibi Short Side Table by Philipp Mainzer

H 18.51 in Dm 22.45 in

Oak Small Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak small short crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 17" x height 17

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Oak Small Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 17 in Dm 17 in

Walnut Large Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut large short crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 21" x H 17

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Walnut Large Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 17 in Dm 21 in

Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: diameter 26" x height 13

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 13 in Dm 26 in

Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak short basin coffee - Side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 26" x height 13

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 13 in Dm 26 in

Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Sunset Pink by Bzippy

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Short Ruffle ceramic planter in Sunset Pink. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Sunset Pink by Bzippy

H 10.5 in Dm 17 in

Loto Side Table Short, Beech Wood and Fused Glass

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Inspired in the exercise of experimenting with a number of turned rods of wood. Loto side-tables are a simple yet stylish statement, featuring two cylindrical bodies in different dia...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood, Beech

Loto Side Table Short, Beech Wood and Fused Glass

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Loto Side Table Short, Tzalam Wood and Fused Glass

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

What started with an exploration using turned wooden rods and the right amount of curiosity–playing around with the possibilities of the cylindrical shapes and the use of positive/ne...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Loto Side Table Short, Tzalam Wood and Fused Glass

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order

By Souda, Isaac Friedman-Heiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cement, Concrete

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order

H 17 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

Metal Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Metal walnut short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 26" x H 13

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Metal Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 13 in Dm 26 in

Metal Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Metal oak short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: diameter 26" x height 13

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Metal Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris

H 13 in Dm 26 in

Loto Side Table Short, Black Oak Wood and Fused Glass

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

What started with an exploration using turned wooden rods and the right amount of curiosity–playing around with the possibilities of the cylindrical shapes and the use of positive/ne...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Loto Side Table Short, Black Oak Wood and Fused Glass

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Square Narrow Short Side Table w/ Cork by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The narrow side table is made of solid American walnut or white oak and features a lower shelf and your choice of a cork or bronze mirror top. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is de...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Cork

Square Narrow Short Side Table w/ Cork by Lawson-Fenning

H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Tall, Made to Order

By Souda, MPGMB

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing includes a short Sass side table (16" in height) with a 14" diameter Carrara marble

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Tall, Made to Order

H 16 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Grey Short Kreten Side Tables from Souda, Made to Order

By Isaac Friedman-Heiman, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for a two tables in a light grey finish. Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pi...

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cement, Concrete

Pair of Grey Short Kreten Side Tables from Souda, Made to Order

H 17 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

H 16 in Dm 14 in

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Large Marble Top, Made to Order

H 16 in Dm 18 in

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Medium, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for a pair of tables. One table is 16" tall with a 14" marble surface. The other is 18" tall with a 14" surface. The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, scul...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Sass Side Table Pair from Souda, Short and Medium, Made to Order

H 16 in Dm 14 in

Set of Las Plato Short Tables, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Maria Beckmann

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary short table design by Maria Beckmann. Handcrafted in solid walnut and Parota

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Las Plato Short Tables, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 15.7 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in

Martini Short Table Ceramic Top & S. Steel by Hannelore Freer and Filipe Ramos

By Filipe Ramos

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

The Linha collection is a collaboration between Hannelore Freer and Filipe Ramos. The handbuilt ceramic tops are one-of-a-kind art pieces made by Hannelore Freer at Greenwich Hous...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Gueridon

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Martini Short Table Ceramic Top & S. Steel by Hannelore Freer and Filipe Ramos

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

H 16 in Dm 14 in

Set of two 001 'Tall and short' Side Tables by Archive for Space, UK 2020

By Archive for Space

Located in London, GB

Side table 001 is a made to order design by Archive for Space, a multidisciplinary design practice founded in London in 2019. Side table 001 was designed to celebrate raw steel throu...

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Set of two 001 'Tall and short' Side Tables by Archive for Space, UK 2020

H 43 in W 50 in D 40 in

Made to Order Hand Forged Iron Tripod Winslow Side Tables with Wooden Tops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark Bronze Available in Tall, and Short as you see in the Picture. Dimensions: Tall: 16" Diameter X

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Made to Order Hand Forged Iron Tripod Winslow Side Tables with Wooden Tops

H 30 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

two petite shelves, one on the longer side and one at the shorter side. Dimensions  28” width x 15

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar

H 21 in W 28 in D 15 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Round Rock, TX

as the “cigarette” table, model no. 1094 from Directional was only produced for a short period of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954

H 22 in Dm 20.25 in

Vintage Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Round Somno Faux Book Side Table Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

, Madame Bovary, Short stories and many more. The cabinet opens via a little brass hand to a scalloped

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Round Somno Faux Book Side Table Cabinet

H 28 in W 14 in D 14 in

Marmora Tall Side Table

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

onice marble with a velvet-polished finish. The table is also available in a shorter size.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Marmora Tall Side Table

H 23.43 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

quarter brass gallery surround over a white marble top, over a short drawer and a faux drawer facade' door

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table

H 31 in W 15 in D 19 in

Pair of Modern Concrete Kreten Side Tables in Grey from Souda, Made to Order

By Isaac Friedman-Heiman, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

53.5cm. Short: W 15" x L 10.5" x H 17" / W 38cm x L 27cm x H 43cm. To purchase either size individually

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cement, Concrete

Pair of Modern Concrete Kreten Side Tables in Grey from Souda, Made to Order

H 21 in W 14 in D 11 in

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Gray

Located in Westwood, NJ

, three drawers raised on short block feet. Dimensions: 20" W x 18" D x 24" H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Gray

H 24 in W 20 in D 18 in

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Osprey White

Located in Westwood, NJ

, three drawers raised on short block feet. Dimensions: 20" W x 18" D x 24" H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Osprey White

H 24 in W 20 in D 18 in

Set of 2 Modern Mó Coffee Tables Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

combined with the roots of tradition. Short Mó Coffee Table Dimensions: Height: 15.75 in (40 cm) Diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Modern Mó Coffee Tables Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in

Pair of Martini Tables Ceramic Top & S Steel by Hannelore Freer and Filipe Ramos

By Filipe Ramos

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

movable and not fixed to the stainless steel frames. Tall table: 24" H x 9" D Short table: 18" H x 9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Gueridon

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Pair of Martini Tables Ceramic Top & S Steel by Hannelore Freer and Filipe Ramos

H 24 in Dm 9 in

French Wrought Iron Table w/ Flowers & Wooden Top

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

on the short sides, which are painted with silver paint that has been stained giving them a nice

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Table w/ Flowers & Wooden Top

H 25 in W 29 in D 17 in

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

was used by Louis Vuitton only on a short time interval and that is why it is so rare. Its interior

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

H 18.12 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in

Sense Due Collection, Wood and Steel Ebonized Side Tables (Set of 2)

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, kitchen or office. Measuraments Shorter Side Table: D45cm x 50cm Taller Side Table D50cm x 55cm

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Sense Due Collection, Wood and Steel Ebonized Side Tables (Set of 2)

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H 21.66 in Dm 19.69 in

Sense Due Collection, Wood and Steel American Oak Side Tables (Set of 2)

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, kitchen or office. Measuraments Shorter Side Table: D45cm x 50cm Taller Side Table D50cm x 55cm

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Sense Due Collection, Wood and Steel American Oak Side Tables (Set of 2)

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H 21.66 in Dm 19.69 in

Portuguese Rococo Rosewood Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

shaped and thumb molded top over one long and two short drawers, the later flanking a pierced carved

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Portuguese Rococo Rosewood Side Table

H 30 in W 39 in D 25 in

Amorph Palm Side Table, Solid Wood, Ebony Stain

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique expertise as an architect

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Palm Side Table, Solid Wood, Ebony Stain

H 22 in W 14.25 in D 19.25 in

1970s Modular Desk

By Frantisek Mezulanik, Up Závody, M. Požár

Located in Brno, CZ

shorter tampered legs supporting the right drawers and two long legs on the right side. This solution

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Oak

1970s Modular Desk

H 34.65 in W 53.15 in D 16.15 in

Wood and glass figure

By Radu Abraham

Located in Cluj-Napoca, RO

Wood and glass figure is an object part of a short family of two, that has a masive volume of

Category

2010s Romanian Side Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Walnut

Wood and glass figure

H 33.47 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Postmodern Burlwood Laminate Ascending Parsons Side Tables - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

laminate. Shorter table measures 19.5”H

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Burlwood Laminate Ascending Parsons Side Tables - a Pair

H 22 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in

Amorph Helios Site Table, Back Matte Lacquer, with Silver Leaves Gilding

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique expertise as an architect and

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Helios Site Table, Back Matte Lacquer, with Silver Leaves Gilding

H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in

Amorph Palm Side Table, Solid Walnut Wood, Natural Stain

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

design. Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Palm Side Table, Solid Walnut Wood, Natural Stain

H 22 in W 14.25 in D 19.25 in

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Short Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of short side tables available for sale. Each of these unique short side tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, cast stone and cement. Find 10 antique and vintage short side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of short side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Short side tables made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large short side tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller short side tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many short side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Souda, Isaac Friedman-Heiman and MPGMB produced popular short side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Short Side Tables?

Prices for short side tables start at $500 and top out at $28,900 with the average selling for $1,657.

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.

Vintage, new and antique 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.

Questions About Short Side Tables

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.
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 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.
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.

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