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Mid Century/Art Deco Style Side Table .
Mid Century/Art Deco Style Side Table .

Mid Century/Art Deco Style Side Table .

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unique design of a small side table in hi-polished metal with Antique Brass finish. Each leg

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Madrid, ES

Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Box Side Table wiith Storage
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Box Side Table wiith Storage

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Box Side Table wiith Storage

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Box Side Table wiith Storage Offered for sale is a

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Cocktail Table by Maitland-Smith
Cocktail Table by Maitland-Smith

Cocktail Table by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Cocktail / small side table by Maitland-Smith. This elegant tessellates Marble and faux Bronze

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Teak Wood Side Table/ Stool, IDN 2024
Handcrafted Teak Wood Side Table/ Stool, IDN 2024

Handcrafted Teak Wood Side Table/ Stool, IDN 2024

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

perfect sized small side table/ stool was made of teak wood panels which were cutted out of a huge teak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (16" dia. x 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (16" diameter x 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Side table Trio Oak Wood by Alter Ego Studio
Side table Trio Oak Wood by Alter Ego Studio

Side table Trio Oak Wood by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

A small side table with an asymmetrical shape of the tabletop and legs in an ethnic style. Made

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side table Trio Dark Oak by Alter Ego Studio
Side table Trio Dark Oak by Alter Ego Studio

Side table Trio Dark Oak by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

A small side table with an asymmetrical shape of the tabletop and legs in an ethnic style. Made

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side table Trio Light Oak by Alter Ego Studio
Side table Trio Light Oak by Alter Ego Studio

Side table Trio Light Oak by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

A small side table with an asymmetrical shape of the tabletop and legs in an ethnic style. Made

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Woven Rush Hexagonal Garden Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Woven Rush Hexagonal Garden Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Woven Rush Hexagonal Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie woven rush hexagonal garden stool, plant stand, or small side table These

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Small Wood Side Table w. Tile Top. c. 1969
Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Small Wood Side Table w. Tile Top. c. 1969

Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Small Wood Side Table w. Tile Top. c. 1969

By Georges Briard, George Briard

Located in Miami, FL

Wonderful tile & wood small side table by Georges Briard from c. 1969 featuring cherries

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Circa 1900 Set of Three Oak Nesting Tables
Circa 1900 Set of Three Oak Nesting Tables

Circa 1900 Set of Three Oak Nesting Tables

Located in High Point, NC

on the largest table for added design interest. There are two smaller side tables that slide out for

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Side table. One-of-a-kind side table, hand crafted, blue & white organic form.
Side table. One-of-a-kind side table, hand crafted, blue & white organic form.

Side table. One-of-a-kind side table, hand crafted, blue & white organic form.

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

small side table blends artistic craftsmanship with a naturally formed appearance, making it a bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Scagliola

Bamboo-Esque Wicker Accent Side Table with Shelf by Maitland-Smith
Bamboo-Esque Wicker Accent Side Table with Shelf by Maitland-Smith

Bamboo-Esque Wicker Accent Side Table with Shelf by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

), finished with a wicker lattice design around tables' top side. A great accent table, small side table

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

Elm Joint Table with Undertier This is a good Elm Joint or Joined Table
Elm Joint Table with Undertier This is a good Elm Joint or Joined Table

Elm Joint Table with Undertier This is a good Elm Joint or Joined Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

great occasional small side table and has an undertier The table is 29.5” high, 16” square TDG200

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table
Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table

Moroccan Handmade Bone & Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table

Located in Plainview, NY

The Moroccan handmade small side table embodies a rich fusion of cultural motifs and meticulous

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Atlas Side Table: Satin Nickel with Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (16" diameter x 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Atlas Side Table: Satin Brass and White Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Atlas Side Table: Satin Brass and White Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Atlas Side Table: Satin Brass and White Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (16" diameter x 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Side Table Made In Rosewood By Severin Hansen, Haslev Møbelfabrik, 1960
Side Table Made In Rosewood By Severin Hansen, Haslev Møbelfabrik, 1960

Side Table Made In Rosewood By Severin Hansen, Haslev Møbelfabrik, 1960

By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Lejre, DK

This small side table in rosewood, designed by the renowned Severin Hansen and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Atlas Side Table: Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Black Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid brass base with hardwood feet. The table is available as a smaller side table (16" diameter x 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Salvino Marsura 'Infinito' side table - Italy, 1980s
Salvino Marsura 'Infinito' side table - Italy, 1980s

Salvino Marsura 'Infinito' side table - Italy, 1980s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

cradle a glass top to form a small side table. The table base is in good condition, featuring patination

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinoiserie Floral Green and Pink Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Floral Green and Pink Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Floral Green and Pink Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

side table decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and stylized floral elements. These stools have

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

T107/S Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni
T107/S Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni

T107/S Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

The refined and elegant T107/S small side table, with brass burnished finish base and Estremoz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Functional Mid Century side table with newspaper rack. This small side table is both table and

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Unique Masnad Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi
Unique Masnad Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi

Unique Masnad Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi

Located in Geneve, CH

folliland collection, Masnad is a small side table that fits perfectly next to a couch, or among a cluster

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Unique Masnad Brass Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi
Unique Masnad Brass Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi

Unique Masnad Brass Side Table by Borgi Bastormagi

Located in Geneve, CH

. Part of the folliland collection, Masnad is a small side table that fits perfectly next to a couch, or

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Matt" Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
"Matt" Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel

"Matt" Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

table in the environment. It can be handled easily by the metal rod in the environment. A small side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

T107/H Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni
T107/H Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni

T107/H Italian Round Side Table with Marble Top and Brass Base by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

The refined and elegant T107/H small side table, with brass burnished finish base and Estremoz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

"Matt" Side Table in Freijó Wood and Carbon Steel Beige
"Matt" Side Table in Freijó Wood and Carbon Steel Beige

"Matt" Side Table in Freijó Wood and Carbon Steel Beige

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

table in the environment. It can be handled easily by the metal rod in the environment. A small side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

"Tyr" Side Table in Walnut Wood Veneer and Carbon Steel Details
"Tyr" Side Table in Walnut Wood Veneer and Carbon Steel Details

"Tyr" Side Table in Walnut Wood Veneer and Carbon Steel Details

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

). It can be handled easily by the metal rod in the environment. A small side table that can be used as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem
Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

unique and charming piece that will surely catch the eye. This small side table features a twisted stem

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

"Tyr" Side Table Set in Walnut Natural Wood Blade and Metal Brass Color
"Tyr" Side Table Set in Walnut Natural Wood Blade and Metal Brass Color

"Tyr" Side Table Set in Walnut Natural Wood Blade and Metal Brass Color

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

color could be customized). It can be handled easily by the metal rod in the environment. A small side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Ebonised Faux Bamboo Gate Leg Occasional Side Table
Victorian Ebonised Faux Bamboo Gate Leg Occasional Side Table

Victorian Ebonised Faux Bamboo Gate Leg Occasional Side Table

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

″ x 21” when open – White Ceramic Castors This small side table would make a beautiful addition to any

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of antique French bedside tables with grey patina
Pair of antique French bedside tables with grey patina

Pair of antique French bedside tables with grey patina

Located in Baambrugge, NL

small side tables in a classic or country style interior. Dimensions: Height: 83 cm Width: 38.5 cm

Category

Antique 1890s French Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Mid Century Modern Style Metal Drinks Table with Pointed Feet
Small Mid Century Modern Style Metal Drinks Table with Pointed Feet

Small Mid Century Modern Style Metal Drinks Table with Pointed Feet

Located in Buchanan, NY

This unique small side table from Spain stands out with its round top enclosed in a rolled rim

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971
Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in New York, NY

estate: small side table (coffee table): H 16 x W 21.5 x D 17.5 in large side table (console): H 28.5 x

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever S Side Coffee Table Wood Yellow Scapin
21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever S Side Coffee Table Wood Yellow Scapin

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Cantilever S Side Coffee Table Wood Yellow Scapin

By Matteo Zorzenoni

Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT

Cantilever Small, Side Table Design by Matteo Zorzenoni, product by Scapin Collezioni Cantilever

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Small Square Side Table Teak with White Laminate Top
Mid Century Modern Small Square Side Table Teak with White Laminate Top

Mid Century Modern Small Square Side Table Teak with White Laminate Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern small square side table comprised of a teak frame and a

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Teak

Pair of Neal Small Translucent Umber "Origami" Lucite Tables
Pair of Neal Small Translucent Umber "Origami" Lucite Tables

Pair of Neal Small Translucent Umber "Origami" Lucite Tables

By Neal Small

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Neal Small "Op Art to Pop Art" Smoke Greige Perspex Origami Tables. Featuring the classic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lucite

Small Austrian Secessionist Style Brass Side Table
Small Austrian Secessionist Style Brass Side Table

Small Austrian Secessionist Style Brass Side Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Austrian Secessionist style brass small side table / gueridon type of table with scroll feet and

Category

Early 20th Century Gueridon

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.