What size should a side table be?

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

What are side tables 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 are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

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 are tiny side tables called?

What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.

What is a tall side table called?

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

Delicate Side Table

Paul Mccobb Low Table

Hepplewhite Work Table

Porcelain Lamps With Flowers

Blonde Mid Century Night Stand

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Bobbin Legged Table

Mother Of Pearl Elephant

Indian Bone Inlay Table

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Antique Early 1900s French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted French Antique Side Table

$2,750

H 19.25 in W 19.75 in D 15 in

Glass Green Beech Cloverleaf Vintage Side Table circa 1980 Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

condition is beautiful and shows no chips or damages. This delicate side table could wonderfully work near

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Glass Green Beech Cloverleaf Vintage Side Table circa 1980 Italy

$5,238

H 22.05 in Dm 20.87 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Faux Bamboo Side Tables Pair France

Located in Vienna, AT

tops these side tables spread delicate attractiveness. Balancing style and many possibilities to use

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Faux Bamboo Side Tables Pair France

$4,166 / set

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Oak Wood Side Table with Delicate Floral Patterns

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

This blooming side table is a true celebration of craftsmanship and design, evoking the lightness

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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Wood Side Table with Delicate Floral Patterns

$2,725

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

20th Century Delicate Louis XVI Side Table, Brass

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century Delicate Louis XVI side table, brass Solid, rectangular iron frame, profiled. Cover

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Delicate Louis XVI Side Table, Brass

$1,059

H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

Delicate Napoleon III Kingwood Parquetry Side Table Attributed to Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A delicate Napoleon III kingwood parquetry side table attributed to Sormani, the shaped serpentine

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Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Delicate Napoleon III Kingwood Parquetry Side Table Attributed to Sormani

$11,218

H 28.75 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Very Ornate Delicate Lines Walnut Inlay Stretched Hexagon Lamp Side Table Mint

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very ornate delicate lines walnut inlay stretched hexagon shape end lamp side occasional table

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Very Ornate Delicate Lines Walnut Inlay Stretched Hexagon Lamp Side Table Mint

$2,200

H 27 in W 23 in D 19 in

Italian Neoclassic-Style Raised Side Chest, Adorn w/Delicate Inlay Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Neoclassical-style wooden raised side chest, with delicate inlay accents, from the mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassic-Style Raised Side Chest, Adorn w/Delicate Inlay Accents

$3,920

H 31.25 in W 25.25 in D 17 in

Round Marble Side Table

By Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

A solid wood base with marble embellishments distinguishes this side table. The delicate structure

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Round Marble Side Table

$10,557 / item

H 21.07 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

The Cube Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The side table is a piece with a warm, golden hue. The table top is made from honey onyx, a natural

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

The Cube Side Table

$8,800 / item

H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Side Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Delicately painted Venetian side table with floral and scrollwork decoration over a shaped and

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1920s Venetian Hand-Painted Side Table

$950

H 31.75 in W 16 in D 10.75 in

Oval Empire Side Table, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Delicate Empire side table from the early 19th century, veneered in mahogany and featuring a single

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Oval Empire Side Table, Early 19th Century

$7,738 / set

H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in

Small Mahogany Bow Front Side Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Small, English, mahogany single drawer side table on delicate, turned legs; brass knobs break the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Bow Front Side Table

$3,250

H 28.75 in W 30 in D 17.75 in

Rococo Style Side Table with Porcelain Plaques

Located in London, GB

again to end with gilt bronze, foliate hoof feet. This refined Rococo style side table is delicate

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo Style Side Table with Porcelain Plaques

$7,547

H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in

18th Century French Louis XV Cube Marquetry Side Table "Table à Rognon"

Located in Berlin, DE

many designs for delicate, small side tables for use by women. This type of furniture proved to be

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Cube Marquetry Side Table "Table à Rognon"

$6,900

H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in

Pair Of 19th Century Biedermeier Side Tables, Nut-/ Cherrywood - AT ca. 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

eye-catching delicate Biedermeier side tables provide a very small center drawer. The oval top plates

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Nutwood

Pair Of 19th Century Biedermeier Side Tables, Nut-/ Cherrywood - AT ca. 1830

$5,980 / set

H 27.36 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in

Modern Bridge Side Table made with wood and brass, Handmade by Stylish Club

Located in Seroa, PT

delicate, the Bridge side table has an elegant and glamorous look without the need for great effort. A

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Bridge Side Table made with wood and brass, Handmade by Stylish Club

$3,221 / item

H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

VM-Martini Table

Located in BOGOTÁ, CO

Beatiful and delicate Martini side table, hammered solid black metal oiled finished 8"dia x 26"H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Metal

VM-Martini Table

$1,524

H 26 in Dm 8 in

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

Located in Germantown, MD

A Biedermeier era Flame Mahogany pedestal 2-drawer sewing table or side table. A Delicate Louis

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840

$2,995

H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English yew wood drop-leaf side table from the second half of the 19th century, with circular

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Yew

English Drop-Leaf Yew Wood Side Table with Single Drawer and Side Stretcher

$3,750

H 22.25 in W 14 in D 27.25 in

Sweet Octagonal Paint Decorated End Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely delicate side or end table having octagonal shaped top, single drawer, thin elegant legs and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Adam Style End Tables

Materials

Wood

Sweet Octagonal Paint Decorated End Table

$895

H 28 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique Pair of French Lamps with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades

Located in Toronto, ON

and metal shades. Placed on a desk or side table, these delicate lamps add whimsy and complete an area.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of French Lamps with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades

$2,000 / set

H 12 in Dm 6 in

Antique Double French Lamp with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades

Located in Toronto, ON

silk and metal shades on a sturdy marble base. Placed on a desk or side table, this delicate lamp adds

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Double French Lamp with Porcelain Flowers and Metal and Silk Shades

$1,500

H 15 in W 13 in D 6 in

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

condition. Very delicate designed pair of side tables with tapered legs and lower shelf for extra storage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables

$3,196 Sale Price / set

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H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Small Hand Painted Terracotta Statues

Located in Yonkers, NY

table. Their delicate presence makes them perfect for creating a charming vignette, particularly when

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Small Hand Painted Terracotta Statues

$2,200 / set

H 10 in W 3 in D 2 in

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Small Bobbin Legged Side Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A small delicate side table with charming bobbin legs. Would pair nicely with our other bobbin

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Bobbin Legged Side Table

H 29.5 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in

Small Double Legged Bobbin Side Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A small delicate side table with charming bobbin legs. There is a small chip on the edge that has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Double Legged Bobbin Side Table

H 29.5 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in

Circular Side Table by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delicate circular side table by Paolo Buffa, its glass top resting on a base of brass with a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Circular Side Table by Paolo Buffa

H 19 in Dm 25 in

Anglo-Indian Side Table Inlaid Moorish Lamp Table Peacock

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Anglo-Indian wooden side table delicately handcrafted and inlaid with bone

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo-Indian Side Table Inlaid Moorish Lamp Table Peacock

H 16.11 in W 16.11 in D 15.95 in

Luray Side Table with Wood and Glass Tops

By Brabbu

Located in New York, NY

side table is a tribute to the stalactites. Featuring a structure in aged brass and table tops in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Luray Side Table with Wood and Glass Tops

H 23.04 in W 28.75 in D 20.87 in

Chippendale Style Side Table in Oak, 1950s France

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Delicately proportioned, low side table in the Chippendale style which combines usefulness with

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Style Side Table in Oak, 1950s France

H 17.33 in W 25.99 in D 12.6 in

Fine Biedermeier Side Table from the Josef Danhauser Workshop

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Chicago, IL

A delicate round side table skillfully crafted the the Josef Danhauser workshop. This table

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables

Fine Biedermeier Side Table from the Josef Danhauser Workshop

H 29.5 in Dm 20 in

Late 18th Century Edwards & Roberts Tulipwood Ornate Floral Design Side Table

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A beautifully delicate Edward and Roberts side table. Edward and Roberts were considered one of the

Category

Antique 1890s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Tulipwood, Satinwood

Late 18th Century Edwards & Roberts Tulipwood Ornate Floral Design Side Table

H 32 in W 37 in D 18 in

Stylish George III Late 18th century Mahogany and Cross-Banded Oval Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

table, with delicate satinwood stringing and embellished at the knees with conch shell inlays in exotic

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Stylish George III Late 18th century Mahogany and Cross-Banded Oval Side Table

H 27.5 in W 32 in D 21.63 in

Delicate Pair of Chinese Bamboo Side Tables with Lacquered Tops

Located in San Francisco, CA

bamboo and supported by an apron of bamboo open fretwork. Sides are open with additional bamboo supports

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese End Tables

Delicate Pair of Chinese Bamboo Side Tables with Lacquered Tops

H 22.2 in W 12.75 in D 16.25 in

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop-Leaf Side Table Delicate Turned Legs

Located in Wells, ME

English Regency period rosewood one drawer drop-leaf side table with delicate turned, tapered legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop-Leaf Side Table Delicate Turned Legs

H 28 in W 15.5 in D 19 in

French Painted Side Table, 19th Century Tricoteuse Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

This charming and delicate side table is traditionally known as a "knitter's (tricoteuse) table

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Painted Side Table, 19th Century Tricoteuse Table

H 26.75 in W 19 in D 13.5 in

Delicate, Marquetry Side-Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully proportioned, French side table with a tilt top writing surface, two narrow drawers for

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Delicate, Marquetry Side-Table

H 25 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

18th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Occasional Table with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

France, circa 1780, the small, delicate side table or writing desk stands on cabriole legs ending with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Occasional Table with Marble Top

H 30 in W 34 in D 28 in

Delicate French Louis XV Style Parquetry Bronze Ormolu Side Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful delicate French Louis XV style table with an exquisite geometric parquetry pattern inlay

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Delicate French Louis XV Style Parquetry Bronze Ormolu Side Table

H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Marble Top 3-Drawer Delicate French Nightstands or Side Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Houston, TX

Great looking leggy nightstands or side tables with 3 small drawers. French cabriole legs sit

Category

Vintage 1920s European Louis Philippe Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Marble Top 3-Drawer Delicate French Nightstands or Side Tables

H 28.5 in W 16.5 in D 12.25 in

Delicate Floral Brass Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

Located in Pasadena, CA

The delicate brass framed coffee table is composed of sculpted and brass legs and frame and a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Delicate Floral Brass Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti

H 23.5 in Dm 25 in

French Lacquered Side Table

Located in Hudson, NY

A very delicate lacquered side table with a white marble top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

French Lacquered Side Table

H 28.75 in W 17.25 in D 12.75 in

Side Table/Coffee Table, Opal Denmark, 1960s

By Opal

Located in Schwerin, MV

Delicate teak side table in Danish design from the 1960s by Opal, Denmark - manufacturer's label

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Side Table/Coffee Table, Opal Denmark, 1960s

H 18.51 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in

Antique French Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

An antique wooden side table. Delicate and refined, this petite side table conveys a sense of

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Side Table

H 27.2 in W 31.9 in D 25.6 in

Antique Belgian Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Combining a country silhouette with a delicate natural finish, this oak side table offers a

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Country Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Side Table

H 29.3 in W 38.2 in D 38.2 in

Louis XVI Solid Mahogany Side Table

Located in Austin, TX

Delicate figured mahogany side table in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful polished brass hardware

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Louis XVI Solid Mahogany Side Table

H 29 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Side Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A beautiful and delicate looking side table. This unsigned piece is very sturdy has amazing lines

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Side Tables

Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Side Table

H 19.5 in Dm 16.5 in

Pair of Brass and Glass Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

Classic and delicate pair of side tables, fluted brass legs, antiqued mirror top and bottom shelf

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Glass Side Tables

H 21.5 in W 22 in D 15.75 in

French Pair of Art Deco Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

form these delicate and elegant side tables, enhanced with gilt brass elements in the Art Deco style

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Pair of Art Deco Side Tables

H 25.5 in W 24 in D 11.75 in

Side Table inlaid With Mother of Pearl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant round side table delicately handcrafted and inlaid with mother of pearl. Floral inlay

Category

20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Side Table inlaid With Mother of Pearl

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Louis Philippe Side Table/ Sewing Table Pyramid Mahogany, France, circa 1870

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Delicate Louis Philippe side table or sewing table out of France from the late 19th century around

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Louis Philippe Side Table/ Sewing Table Pyramid Mahogany, France, circa 1870

H 30.3 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Walnut Turned Side Tables

Located in San Marino, CA

A delicate pair of Swedish walnut side tables, with slender carved pedestal column which that is

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Walnut Turned Side Tables

H 29 in Dm 17 in

Bronze and Glass Side Table, Style of Jaques Adnet

Located in Austin, TX

Delicate and strong, beautifully crafted side table, we loved cast bronze frame, great patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Glass Side Table, Style of Jaques Adnet

H 19.25 in Dm 12.25 in

French Art Deco Period Brass and Glass Side Table

Located in Austin, TX

Delicate French Art Deco period side table in solid brass and mirrored glass, arrow shaped feet

Category

Vintage 1930s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Period Brass and Glass Side Table

H 19.75 in Dm 13 in

Pair of #1587 Side Tables by Paul McCobb, 1960s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Toronto, CA

called efficient and purposeful, with a certain “purity of form”. This delicate pair of side tables

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Pair of #1587 Side Tables by Paul McCobb, 1960s

H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in

Midcentury Kipp Stewart Walnut Nightstands Side End Tables Dowel Lower Shelf

By Planner Group, Kipp Stewart

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

sofa tables Minimalist. Original finish vintage condition. Very delicate designed pair of side tables

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Kipp Stewart Walnut Nightstands Side End Tables Dowel Lower Shelf

H 19 in W 18 in D 24 in

Formica and Brass Tripod Side Table with Marble Print, 1950s Belgium

Located in Voorburg, NL

Delicate and super useful tripod side table in brass and formica top. The formica is in original

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Formica and Brass Tripod Side Table with Marble Print, 1950s Belgium

H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Pair of circa 1820 George III Hepplewhite Style Oval Side Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

intricate inlays. This pair of delicate and dainty side tables are veneered and inlaid with a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of circa 1820 George III Hepplewhite Style Oval Side Tables

H 26 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

Pair of Circa 1820 George III Hepplewhite Style Oval Side Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

intricate inlays. This pair of delicate and dainty side tables are veneered and inlaid with a combination

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Circa 1820 George III Hepplewhite Style Oval Side Tables

H 26 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

1950s Pair of Black Side Tables for Planner Group Designed by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in London, GB

. Very delicately designed pair of side tables with tapered legs and lower shelf for extra storage, all

Category

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

Materials

Maple

1950s Pair of Black Side Tables for Planner Group Designed by Paul McCobb

H 24.02 in W 22.05 in D 16.93 in

Teak Blossom Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two delicate teak, iron and brass side tables. Hand forged iron legs with brass tips, beautiful

Category

20th Century American International Style Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Teak Blossom Tables

H 18.5 in W 21 in D 30 in

1900s French Bleached Oak Bistro Table

Located in High Point, NC

with the delicately patinated brass. This side table brings a refreshing rustic sensibility to modern

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Bistro Table

H 31.1 in W 38.6 in D 23.6 in

Small Size Square Anglo Indian Moorish Style Table

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 small side table has delicately carved open work on the apron and elaborate bone inlay

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

Small Size Square Anglo Indian Moorish Style Table

H 20 in W 16 in D 16 in

Gareth Neal, Pair of "Louis" Occasional Tables, UK, 2013

By Gareth Neal

Located in New York, NY

delicate, elegantly curved side table reminiscent of a Louis XV occasional table. Then, Neal carves out new

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gareth Neal, Pair of "Louis" Occasional Tables, UK, 2013

H 32 in W 28 in D 26 in

Castillian Side Table with Iron Supports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut plank top side table with delicate turned legs and iron stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Castillian Side Table with Iron Supports

H 26 in W 25 in D 18 in

Anglo Indian Side Table Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

By Tony Duquette

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo Indian elegant round wooden side table delicately handcrafted and inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

Anglo Indian Side Table Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

H 14 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Side Tables by Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

Delicately sculpted "Torquemada" side tables by Jacques Jarrige. Acacia wood lacquered black. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French End Tables

Pair of Side Tables by Jacques Jarrige

H 28.5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Ado Chale pair of side table in aluminum

Located in New York, NY

Delicate pair of side tables signed by Ado Chale.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ado Chale pair of side table in aluminum

H 14.7 in Dm 23.6 in

Pair of French Brass 1950s Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A lovely pair of French brass side tables with delicate fluted legs and artichoke details. The tops

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Brass 1950s Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen

H 18.12 in W 17.33 in L 18.12 in

Pair of Brass and Glass End Tables

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Houston, TX

Fab pair of brass and glass end or side tables. Delicate brass frames have excellent proportions

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Glass End Tables

H 20.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Guéridon Table with Radiating Veneer and Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

delicate veneer, this Austrian Biedermeier side table circa 1840 will bring a stylish touch to any home

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Guéridon Table with Radiating Veneer and Drawer

H 28.75 in Dm 19.75 in

Southwestern French 1730s Louis XV Fruitwood Crossbow Writing Table with Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

adorned with delicate volutes on all sides. The table is raised on four elegant cabriole legs with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Southwestern French 1730s Louis XV Fruitwood Crossbow Writing Table with Drawer

H 27.75 in W 33 in D 25.5 in

Midcentury Heywood Wakefield #1502 Maple Nightstands End Side Tables

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

original blonde maple finish. Original finish Vintage condition. Very delicate designed pair of side tables

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Heywood Wakefield #1502 Maple Nightstands End Side Tables

H 20 in W 21 in D 30 in

French Black Lacquered Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delicate little writing desk or side table....

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Black Lacquered Desk

H 27 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

Single Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstand Black Finish Brass Knob End Table

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

drawer Planner Group brass knob in new black lacquer finish. Very delicate designed single side table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Single Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstand Black Finish Brass Knob End Table

H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in

18th Century Italian Inlaid Chevet

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century Italian provençal chevet or side table with delicate marquetry and crossbanding on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Inlaid Chevet

H 29 in W 24.5 in D 15.75 in

Neoclassic Sewing Table

Located in New York, NY

A slim, delicate side table, originally designed to hold sewing accoutrements, the locking lid

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassic Sewing Table

H 29.75 in W 23.25 in D 16.75 in

Art Deco Side Table

By Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber, Donald Deskey

Located in Garnerville, NY

Art Deco walnut side table. This delicate table all the good design elements of Art Deco design

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Softwood, Masonite

Art Deco Side Table

H 23.25 in W 33.75 in D 17.25 in

Vintage Maison Baguès Side Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Austin, TX

Charming and delicate vintage side table in brass with three glass shelves, by Maison Baguès. An

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maison Baguès Side Table

H 24.5 in W 15.75 in D 12.5 in

Elegant 1960's Scandinavian Side Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Delicate and sophisticated teak wood side table designed and produced in Scandinavia in the 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Elegant 1960's Scandinavian Side Table

H 18.9 in Dm 18.12 in

Pair of Industrial Side Tables or Night Stands

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Houston, TX

Great pair of Argentinian industrial, mid-century side tables. Delicate wrought iron legs contrast

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Industrial Side Tables

Pair of Industrial Side Tables or Night Stands

H 27.75 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in

Anglo Indian Side Table Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl and Elephant Head

By Tony Duquette

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant Anglo Indian round side table delicately handcrafted and inlaid with mother-of-pearl and

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo Indian Side Table Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl and Elephant Head

H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

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Charming Painted Tole Tray Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

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Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

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$895

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Delicate Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal delicate side table for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every delicate side table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a delicate side table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A delicate side table made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Delicate Side Table?

A delicate side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,053 and the highest can go for as much as $24,200.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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.

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 Delicate Side Table

What size should a side table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 are side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
1 Answer
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 are tiny side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
1 Answer
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.

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