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Round Small Side Table, Bauhaus Meets Contemporary Design, Art Work
Round Small Side Table, Bauhaus Meets Contemporary Design, Art Work

Round Small Side Table, Bauhaus Meets Contemporary Design, Art Work

Located in Berlin, BE

side table next to an armchair or sofa. The black and white striped table you will find in another

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Clam Small Side Table in Coral, handcrafted by VAVA Objects
Clam Small Side Table in Coral, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

Clam Small Side Table in Coral, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

By VAVA Objects

Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE

The artisanal process of creating our Clam Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and

Category

2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Clam Small Side Table in Eclipse, handcrafted by VAVA Objects
Clam Small Side Table in Eclipse, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

Clam Small Side Table in Eclipse, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

By VAVA Objects

Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE

The artisanal process of creating our Clam Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and

Category

2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"
Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

By Max Enrich

Located in Barcelona, ES

Side table model ” Stabile” Manufactured by Max Enrich Barcelona, 2015 Produced in exclusive for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Clavo- Small side table
Clavo- Small side table

Clavo- Small side table

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

Side table made of solid-turned wood with an oil finish. Their circular design allows for easy

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan
Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

and the creation of organic forms, at once thought provoking and beautiful. Keyword: side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan
Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Golden Fleur Turned Small Side Table with Round Inlaid Top (Flower)
Golden Fleur Turned Small Side Table with Round Inlaid Top (Flower)

Golden Fleur Turned Small Side Table with Round Inlaid Top (Flower)

By Fratelli Boffi, Archer & Humphryes Architects

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

This lamp table is crafted from solid mahogany wood, showcasing a rich, matte finish that

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Moon, handcrafted by VAVA Objects
Clam Small Side Table in Raw Moon, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Moon, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

By VAVA Objects

Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE

The artisanal process of creating our Clam Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and

Category

2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

21st Century Monet Small Side Table in Hand-chiseled Cast Brass
21st Century Monet Small Side Table in Hand-chiseled Cast Brass

21st Century Monet Small Side Table in Hand-chiseled Cast Brass

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

wonder, a connection with one of the most elegant flowers. Monet side table in hand-chiseled cast brass.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood
Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood
Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood
Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood
Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Miniforms PLAUTINO Small Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti
Miniforms PLAUTINO Small Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti

Miniforms PLAUTINO Small Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti

By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

explore different directions, resulting in two substantial modular coffee tables. Balance is achieved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Side Table in Lacquer and Silver Leaf by Jacques Jarrige
Small Side Table in Lacquer and Silver Leaf by Jacques Jarrige

Small Side Table in Lacquer and Silver Leaf by Jacques Jarrige

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural coffee or side table by Jacques Jarrige is a study in contrast and refinement. With

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel
Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A polished aluminium side table inspired by the infamous red rocks of Sedona; the form references

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jacaranda small side table blue
Jacaranda small side table blue

Jacaranda small side table blue

Located in Firenze, FI

Transform any room into a work of art with the Blue Jacaranda table by Bronzetto and Jaracaranda

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Roger Capron - Pair of Small Side Tables with "Garrigue" and "Herbier" T
Roger Capron - Pair of Small Side Tables with "Garrigue" and "Herbier" T

Roger Capron - Pair of Small Side Tables with "Garrigue" and "Herbier" T

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

A pair of vintage side tables by Roger Capron with Guarrigue and Herbier tiles. "Garrigue" refers

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

beautiful in every way. Used as a console table, side table, or even as a coffee table, their design makes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elm small side table with Carved Apron This antique side table from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s
Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

This pair of rare Model A86 side tables by Alvar Aalto is distinguished by their smaller-than-usual

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool
Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool

Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Westport, CT

Alvar Alto style European lacquered top bentwood leg birch maple color midcentury Small Side table

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror
Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe
Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe

Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Beautiful small side table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. You can also use it as a serving

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie rattan garden stool, plant stand, or small side table China, Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top
Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

By Knoll

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Timeless tulip style Eero Saarinen designed small side table made by Knoll having gorgeous white

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

1930s French Art Deco Side Table
1930s French Art Deco Side Table

1930s French Art Deco Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely small side table with inset mirror top and a floating shelf. Four legs that are offset

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Remedios large side table
Remedios large side table

Remedios large side table

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

of the sixth collection along Remedios Small side table.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antonio Citterio, side table mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980
Antonio Citterio, side table mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

Antonio Citterio, side table mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Antonio Citterio designed a small side table on castors with a black oval plastic top. A handle

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Louis XV Style Vintage Side Table, Pale Blue Finish, Circa 1950s
Louis XV Style Vintage Side Table, Pale Blue Finish, Circa 1950s

Louis XV Style Vintage Side Table, Pale Blue Finish, Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming vintage Louis XV style small side table in a lovely pale blue and white painted finish. A

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Paint

Small Black Lacquered Stand
Small Black Lacquered Stand

Small Black Lacquered Stand

Located in Sheffield, MA

useful as a small side table or end table or plant stand.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Teak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk
Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Teak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk

Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Teak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk

By Jason Møbler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Small side table by Knud Joos for Jason Møbler The table has a frame and legs of thin square steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark
Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen

Located in Goteborg, SE

chief designer Severin Hansen. This small side table in teak and cane is a very good example of that

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Bunny Williams Home Adele Side Table
Bunny Williams Home Adele Side Table

Bunny Williams Home Adele Side Table

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

where a smaller side table is needed. Its Macassar ebony finish with faux painted bone detailing gives

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms
Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S2 by Joel

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Fantastic DIA Chrome Glass Cigarette Side Table Mid-Century Modern
Fantastic DIA Chrome Glass Cigarette Side Table Mid-Century Modern

Fantastic DIA Chrome Glass Cigarette Side Table Mid-Century Modern

By Design Institute America

Located in Pemberton, NJ

our favourite small side table-very classy! We also have the same table in a gun metal finish-please

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century
Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century A small side table from the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Severin Hansen Jr. Side Teak Table + Cane by Haslev Furniture Denmark, 1960s
Severin Hansen Jr. Side Teak Table + Cane by Haslev Furniture Denmark, 1960s

Severin Hansen Jr. Side Teak Table + Cane by Haslev Furniture Denmark, 1960s

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish modern small side table table of teak with pointed legs, designed by Severin Hansen Jr. and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Cantilever S Green Ash Wood Side Table
Cantilever S Green Ash Wood Side Table

Cantilever S Green Ash Wood Side Table

By Scapin Collezioni

Located in Milan, IT

The Cantilever small side table features an elongated oval top cantilevered over a cylindrical base

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Side Tables Walnut Wood Josef Frank, circa 1955
Mid Century Side Tables Walnut Wood Josef Frank, circa 1955

Mid Century Side Tables Walnut Wood Josef Frank, circa 1955

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

pair of small side tables in very good condition attributed to Josef Frank. These tables were

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 1950s Wicker and Metal Side Table or Magazine Rack
French 1950s Wicker and Metal Side Table or Magazine Rack

French 1950s Wicker and Metal Side Table or Magazine Rack

By Raoul Guys

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A beautiful French 1950s small side table with magazine rack in black enameled metal rod and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wicker

French Modernist Design Side Table by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
French Modernist Design Side Table by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

French Modernist Design Side Table by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

, 1930's period. Dark stained elm wood constructed small round side table. 4 turned legs with bobbin

Category

Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Elm

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Small Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small side tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct small side tables — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3824 antique and vintage small side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 792 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of small side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small side tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many small side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrea Barra, 8] and R & Y Augousti produced popular small side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,197, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $750,000 highest priced.

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 Small Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.