How do I care for a slate table?

To care for a slate table, wipe it clean regularly using a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap. Use a soft towel to dry it and allow the tabletop to air dry overnight before use. Apply slate sealant at least once per year. On 1stDibs, find a collection of slate tables.

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.

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 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.

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.

Slate Side Table

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Laurel Lamp Co. Chrome & Dark Gray Slate Side Table, Floor Lamp, c. 1970

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Laurel Lamp Company chrome floor lamp table with black slate side table. Featuring a chrome plated

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Chrome

Laurel Lamp Co. Chrome & Dark Gray Slate Side Table, Floor Lamp, c. 1970

H 56 in Dm 16 in

Phillip Lloyd Powell Attributed Tripod Slate Side Table

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Fulton, CA

A Mid-Century Modern tripod side table made of slate with solid walnut peg legs and handle

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Phillip Lloyd Powell Attributed Tripod Slate Side Table

H 21.75 in Dm 15 in

Pair of 19th century slate topped side tables

Located in Malton, GB

These are a great looking pair of rustic slate topped side tables, ideal for both inside or out

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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Pair of 19th century slate topped side tables

H 22.45 in Dm 22.84 in

Laminate Slate and Steel Base Side Table

Located in Countryside, IL

Laminate slate and steel base side table This table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 14 inches high

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Laminate Slate and Steel Base Side Table

H 14 in W 24 in D 24 in

Wooden and Slate Game Board Motife Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking square side table having a wooden base and fabulous checkerboard slate top in black

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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Wooden and Slate Game Board Motife Side Table

H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Slate, Wrought Iron

Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères

H 20 in W 22 in D 16 in

French Slate Round Table

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage round slate table with a base that is made up of two interlocking pieces. These pieces

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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Slate

French Slate Round Table

H 28.25 in Dm 35.5 in

Early 19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Side Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century regency palisander painted slate top side table circa 1820. Unusual side

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Early 19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Side Table

H 26.5 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in

Slate Top Oak Tables

By Bridges over Time Originals

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of solid oak tables with slate inset tops. Beautiful graining to the oak sides. These are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Slate Top Oak Tables

H 16.38 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century French Slate Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th C. Ardoise Table with 12 sided top. Diameter: 34.5" H: 28.25"

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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Slate

19th Century French Slate Table

H 28.25 in Dm 34.5 in

Slate Topped Occasional Table

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A refined, minimalist and excellent quality occasional or side table having a circular polished

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Vintage 1970s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Slate Topped Occasional Table

H 20 in Dm 18 in

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Limestone, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

H 20 in W 22 in D 16 in

Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Slate Top Side Table

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare mahogany "Taliesin" side table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon with original

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Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Slate Top Side Table

H 17 in Dm 22 in

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Slate, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

H 20 in W 22 in D 16 in

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Slate, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères

H 20 in W 22 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Slate Nautical Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's American etched slate nautical table with wood base. Measurements: Height: 16.25

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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Mid-Century Slate Nautical Table

H 16.25 in W 20 in D 28 in

Italian Carved Giltwood Side Table with Slate Top, Shelf and Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian giltwood side table from the early 20th century, with slate top, shelf and cabriole legs

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Early 20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Italian Carved Giltwood Side Table with Slate Top, Shelf and Floral Motifs

H 31 in Dm 25 in

Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Paul Evans PE-20 cube side tables, inset slate, oxidized steel, bronze, signed. Pair of polychromed

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed

H 18.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

1940's Hollywood Regency Slate Stone Topped Accent/ Side Table

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Hollywood Regency Highly Carved Wood with Slate Stone Top Accent/ Side Table. Highly

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1940's Hollywood Regency Slate Stone Topped Accent/ Side Table

H 17.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

Paul Evans unique signed brutalist side table. Painted and welded steel with a slate top. A

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

Materials

Slate, Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Side Table Welded Metal and Slate Top, Signed and dtd 1977

H 19.5 in W 26.75 in D 25.75 in

Black Slate Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Black slate small deck table by Ox Denmarq Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 55 cm Materials: Steel

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Black Slate Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

H 21.66 in Dm 16.93 in

Side Table, Slate Grey DOT by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Paris, FR

glossy and mate finishes. It could be used as a side table or as a bedside The DOT tables are finished

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table, Slate Grey DOT by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy

H 17.72 in Dm 16.15 in

Belgian Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Resin structure with a top in slates and pyrites.

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Pyrite, Slate

Belgian Side Table

H 13.98 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Henredon French Country Oak and Slate End Tables, a Pair

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair accent tables by Henredon from their Town & Country Collection. French Country style with

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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Henredon French Country Oak and Slate End Tables, a Pair

H 15 in W 22 in D 30 in

Pair 1960's Mid Century Modern Off White Pedestal Side Tables with Slate Tops

Located in Opa Locka, FL

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Off White Pedestal Hexagonal Side Tables, Accent Tables. Slate stone

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair 1960's Mid Century Modern Off White Pedestal Side Tables with Slate Tops

H 23 in W 16.75 in D 19 in

Side Table, Slate Grey DOT by Reda Amalou, 2017 - Glossy or mate lacquer

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Paris, FR

glossy and mate finishes. This contemporary and minimalist design piece could be used as a side table or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table, Slate Grey DOT by Reda Amalou, 2017 - Glossy or mate lacquer

H 17.72 in Dm 16.15 in

"T" Slate Grey Lacquered Side Table Designed by Maximilian Eicke for Max ID NY

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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2010s Asian Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

"T" Slate Grey Lacquered Side Table Designed by Maximilian Eicke for Max ID NY

H 24 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Set of 2 identical square slate stone coffee table from the 1950’s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of 2 identical square slate stone coffee table from the 1950’s. These elegant coffee tables

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Set of 2 identical square slate stone coffee table from the 1950’s.

H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Eames for Herman Miller Black Slate and Chrome “La Fonda” Coffee Table

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Shippensburg, PA

"LA FONDA" BLACK SLATE AND CHROME COFFEE TABLE Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Black Slate and Chrome “La Fonda” Coffee Table

H 17.38 in W 30 in D 30 in

Minimalist Slate Stone and Metal Nesting Tables

By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist nesting or side tables. Black iron frames with fossil slate stone

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Minimalist Slate Stone and Metal Nesting Tables

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Paul Kingma Style Coffee Table of Dark Stained Oak with Slate Top Denmark 1980s

By Paul Kingma

Located in Aarhus C, DK

Brutalist Paul Kingma style slate-topped coffee table from the 1980s. The frame is made of dark

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Vintage 1980s Danish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Paul Kingma Style Coffee Table of Dark Stained Oak with Slate Top Denmark 1980s

H 20.87 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Cross Binate Console Table —Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A console table in blackened steel and honed Cumbrian slate. Hand crafted to order in the North

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Brass, Ste...

Cross Binate Console Table —Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate

H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in

Scales Side Table in Gold Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Side table scales with structure in polished stainless steel in gold finish. With smocked oak matte

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

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Slate, Stainless Steel

Scales Side Table in Gold Finish

H 21.66 in Dm 18.9 in

Pair of Serge Castella Side Tables, circa 2023, Spain

By Serge Castella Interiors

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Serge Castella side tables, circa 2023, Spain Very decorative piece made with

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2010s Spanish Other Side Tables

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Slate

Pair of Serge Castella Side Tables, circa 2023, Spain

H 15.75 in W 27.95 in D 19.69 in

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful side table, handcrafted from a solid tree trunk with a beautiful slate top. This side

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

H 21.26 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Folk art side table, handcrafted from a solid tree trunk with a beautiful slate top. This side

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

H 19.3 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Folk art side table, handcrafted from a solid tree trunk with a beautiful slate top. This side

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Brutalist Travail Populaire Side Table, France, Early 20th Century

H 23.23 in W 28.15 in D 22.45 in

Pair of Argente Side Cube Tables by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

Paul Evans argente cube side table Model (PE-37). Welded aluminum construction with etched

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Aluminum

Pair of Argente Side Cube Tables by Paul Evans

H 16 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

An unusual slate topped parcel gilt walnut table by William Turner & Son

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual slate topped parcel gilt walnut table by William Turner & Son, the circular top painted

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Antique 1860s English Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

An unusual slate topped parcel gilt walnut table by William Turner & Son

H 29 in Dm 22.5 in

Cross Binate Console — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A console table in blackened steel and honed Cumbrian slate, with a polished brass trim. Hand

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Cross Binate Console — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in

Rey Stool in Slate Blue Water Based Lacquered Beech

By Bruno Rey

Located in Dubai, AE

contemporary lifestyle requirements. Frame: beech water-based lacquered slate blue Glider: standard glider

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rey Stool in Slate Blue Water Based Lacquered Beech

H 18.12 in Dm 18.31 in

Round Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

Side table in blackened steel, patinated brass with a brushed brass trim. Handcrafted in North East

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Round Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in

Cross Binate Side Table — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A side table in patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted in the North to order

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Metal, Steel, Brass, Br...

Cross Binate Side Table — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain

H 21.66 in W 27.96 in D 9.85 in

Cross Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A side table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted in

Category

2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Metal, Steel, Brass, Br...

Cross Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

H 21.66 in W 27.96 in D 9.85 in

Loft Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A display table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted in

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2010s British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Brass, C...

Loft Binate Side Table — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Rococo Style Side Table with Porcelain Plaques

Located in London, GB

This beautiful side table was designed in France in the 19th century in the fashionable Rococo, or

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo Style Side Table with Porcelain Plaques

H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in

Stone and Leather Postmodern Round Side or Drinks Table

Located in New York, NY

A substantial Post-Modern stone and leather round side or drinks table, circa Late-20th century

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

Stone and Leather Postmodern Round Side or Drinks Table

H 20.25 in Dm 17 in

Pair of Courtois Stone Side Tables, Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of Courtois stone side tables - Frederic Saulou Ravissant pair of side tables. Can also be

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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Pair of Courtois Stone Side Tables, Frederic Saulou

H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Decomplexe, Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Decomplexe, Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou Limited Edition Materials: Ruivina Marble

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2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Decomplexe, Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

A-Symmetry, Brown Marble Side Table, Frédéric Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

A-symmetry, a brown marble side table by Fre´de´ric Saulou. Materials: Marble granite, massif oak

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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite

A-Symmetry, Brown Marble Side Table, Frédéric Saulou

H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

"Decomplexe" Stone Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

"Décomplexé" stone side table sculpted by Frederic Saulou. Materials: Buffon stone. Dimensions: D

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2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

"Decomplexe" Stone Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Tubular Side Table Bases

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Pair of Brass Contemporary End Lamp Tables Amazing modern pair of end tables. This set

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Tubular Side Table Bases

H 24 in W 19 in D 15 in

Decomplexe, Pink Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Decomplexe, Pink Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou Limited Edition Materials: Pink

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Decomplexe, Pink Marble Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

Grey "Decomplexe" Stone Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

By Frederic Saulou

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey "Décomplexé" stone side table sculpted by Frederic Saulou. Materials: Grey bourgogne granite

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2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Grey "Decomplexe" Stone Side Table Sculpted by Frederic Saulou

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Nantes Side Tables, Model C, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two small-scale side tables. Minimalist design with gun metal patina frames and grey slate marble

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Nantes Side Tables, Model C, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

H 26 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Pair of Paul Evans Welded and Patinated Steel Patchwork Side Tables

By Paul Evans

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Paul Evans welded and patinated steel side tables top inset with a slate for Studio for

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Paul Evans Welded and Patinated Steel Patchwork Side Tables

H 22.75 in W 29.75 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Mahogany and Formica End / Side Tables (Style of Gio Ponti)

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany end / side table featuring a high slanted back, slate blue

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Mahogany and Formica End / Side Tables (Style of Gio Ponti)

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 20 in

Brutalist Travail Populaire Coffee Table, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

side tables and storage pieces available in other offerings, each a masterpiece with its own

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Brutalist Travail Populaire Coffee Table, France, Early 20th Century

H 13 in W 42.92 in D 22.05 in

Contemporary Limited Edition Marble Table, Paranoid V2 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

Paranoid V2 is a 21st Century sculptural low table made by Italian artisans in Green Guatemala

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Slate

Contemporary Limited Edition Marble Table, Paranoid V2 by Edizione Limitata

H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Brutalist Stone Top Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add a touch of brutality to any space with this charming side table by Adrian Pearsall for his

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Slate

Brutalist Stone Top Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

H 19.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

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Slate Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slate side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each slate side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, slate and metal. There are 602 variations of the antique or vintage slate side table you’re looking for, while we also have 109 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect slate side table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A slate side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slate side table over the years, but those crafted by Paul Evans, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Slate Side Table?

The average selling price for a slate side table at 1stDibs is $3,532, while they’re typically $56 on the low end and $160,000 for the highest priced.

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Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Slate Side Table

How do I care for a slate table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To care for a slate table, wipe it clean regularly using a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap. Use a soft towel to dry it and allow the tabletop to air dry overnight before use. Apply slate sealant at least once per year. On 1stDibs, find a collection of slate 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.
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 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.
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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