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Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares & Things
By squares & things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture
Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Flower Table in 100% Recycled Plastic by Squares & Things
By squares & things
Located in London, GB
squares & things' signature Flower Table design gets reimagined in 100% recycled plastics. Made
Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Space Side Table in 100% Recycled Plastic Designed by Squares & Things
By squares & things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture
Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Space Side Table/Stool in Yellow Valchromat
By squares & things
Located in London, GB
Maddy, the founder of squares & things was inspired by the Space Age and the sweeping architecture
Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Scrap Wood

Space Side Table/Stool in Yellow Valchromat
Space Side Table/Stool in Yellow Valchromat
H 19.1 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
Square Concrete Table
By Kelly Behun Studio
Located in New York, NY
. Measures: 20.0"/51cm height x 14.5"/37cm square (approximately). Available in grey/white/brass. Concrete
Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Square Concrete Table
Square Concrete Table
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Herman Miller Square Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Herman Miller Square Table has graceful lines. The cast aluminum pedestal base ends in casters
Category

Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Square Table
Herman Miller Square Table
H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Class Square Side Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
, comprising a square crystal top supported by a base with four tapered legs connected with a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Class Square Side Table
Class Square Side Table
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Square Marble Top Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Square marble top table, the top is a beautifully veined verde marble, with lower shelf above
Category

Antique 1830s English Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Square Marble Top Table
Square Marble Top Table
H 31.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Stelle Square Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Stelle square with Carnico dark grey marble base with black matte metal rod. Base is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Stelle Square Side Table
Stelle Square Side Table
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Carmine Square Side Table
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Square side table Carmine with Ebano Macasar polished wooden top and lacquered Bronze metal base.
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Carmine Square Side Table
Carmine Square Side Table
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Archi Square Side Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
Practical and beautiful, this side table is crafted entirely of stainless steel with a square top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Archi Square Side Table
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Modern Stump Tables, Square
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
definitely are not for the person who wants a perfect square.... Lots of character. Cracks can even be as big
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Modern Stump Tables, Square
Modern Stump Tables, Square
H 21 in W 12 in D 12 in
Tempa Square Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Tempa Square with solid walnut wood top and with metal base in matt black finish and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Tempa Square Side Table
Tempa Square Side Table
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jumu Square Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood square side table with relief carving on apron and stretchers on hoof feet. Price is for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables

Materials

Wood

Jumu Square Side Table
Jumu Square Side Table
H 21.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Ororods Squares Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Ororods Squares with structure in steel in gold finish, with black resin marble up top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Ororods Squares Side Table
Ororods Squares Side Table
H 20.08 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Square Brass Side Table
By John Salibello
Located in New York, NY
Square brass side table with textured glass banding and glass top designed by John Salibello. Sold
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

 Square Brass Side Table
 Square Brass Side Table
H 20.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in
Tony Paul Square Segmented Black Square Wire Frame End / Side Table
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a top comprised of nine ebonized wooden square pieces
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Square Side Table
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Side table with a brass structure and a marble top.
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Gueridon Square Side Table
Gueridon Square Side Table
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Color-Blocked Square Stumps
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CRACKING. WE LOVE THE LOOK BUT THESE DEFINITELY ARE NOT FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS A PERFECT SQUARE.... LOTS
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Color-Blocked Square Stumps
Color-Blocked Square Stumps
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Parts Square Black Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table parts square black with extralight glass structure and with smocked glass square glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Parts Square Black Side Table
Parts Square Black Side Table
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Parts Square White Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table parts square white with extralight glass structure and with opal white glass square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Parts Square White Side Table
Parts Square White Side Table
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Square lacquered goatskin side table
Located in New York, NY
Square lacquered goatskin decorative side table.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Georgian Provincial Padouk Square Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century padouk square single drawer table, the single plank top with reeded edge over single
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Padouk

Georgian Provincial Padouk Square Table
Georgian Provincial Padouk Square Table
H 13 in W 13 in D 28.25 in
1990s Square Rattan Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Square Rattan Side Table
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

1990s Square Rattan Side Table
1990s Square Rattan Side Table
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple lines and classic proportions make this square side table classic Dunbar. Made in the 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Square 1950s Wicker Sofa Table
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Square 1950s wicker sofa table with 4 black lacquered metal legs. The wickerwork lies on a wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Square 1950s Wicker Sofa Table
Square 1950s Wicker Sofa Table
H 18.12 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Modern Square Burl End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern square burl end table with Parson style legs and a rustic warm brown finish and subtle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Square Burl End Table
Modern Square Burl End Table
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Square Light Pink Marble Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square light pink salmon color marble pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Square Light Pink Marble Pedestal
Square Light Pink Marble Pedestal
H 31 in W 14 in D 14 in
Marble-Top Square Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This deceptively simple feng deng (square stool) is a masterpiece of the harmonious design
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble-Top Square Side Table
Marble-Top Square Side Table
H 21 in W 20 in D 20 in
Square Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Square table designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. This example shows cosmetic wear to
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Square Table by Jens Risom
Square Table by Jens Risom
H 22 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Square Cocktail Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of square cocktail tables featuring different heights and finishes. Designed and built by us
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Pair of Square Cocktail Tables
Pair of Square Cocktail Tables
H 26.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
H 31 in W 22.75 in D 13 in
Square Chinese Antique Side Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century with inset burl top, carved reeded base and fretwork motifs on the apron. Behold a piece from the esteemed Qing Dynasty...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Square Chinese Antique Side Table
Square Chinese Antique Side Table
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Marble Top Square Carved Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Marble top carved table, with beautiful veined marble top. The straight legs and rails are highly carved on all four sides, with a stylized four leaf clover at the top of each leg.
Category

Vintage 1930s English End Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Top Square Carved Table
Marble Top Square Carved Table
H 15 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mirrored Square Coffee Table, Scrigno
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
SRIGNO is a coffee table with lacquer finish, glass and shaded mirrors. Its hidden compartment allows to ornate the center with a piece of art or a book to make it your own personal ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Sculptor's Stand with Square Top
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculptor's stand with square top and flared square base. Remnants of old paint. Note
Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Square Walnut Table
Located in Hudson, NY
With curved black lacquer legs.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Side Tables

Art Deco Square Walnut Table
Art Deco Square Walnut Table
H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
20Thc Square Side or Dinning Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original black painted turned leg side table or end table or even could be used as a small dinning table.The condition is very good and strong & sturdy.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Pine

20Thc Square Side or Dinning Table
20Thc Square Side or Dinning Table
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Art Deco Square Burl Walnut Pedestal
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Art Deco Mid-Century Modern square pedestals stands bases side tables.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Square Drop Console Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop console table by Nów. Designed by Square Drop. Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Square Drop Console Table by Nów
Square Drop Console Table by Nów
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Square Table Cover "Katarina" by Beauvillé
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Square French elegant table cover "Katarina" by Beauvillé, very famous in Europe. Placing it in a
Category

Late 20th Century French Other Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Square Table Cover "Katarina" by Beauvillé
Square Table Cover "Katarina" by Beauvillé
H 66.93 in W 66.93 in D 0.04 in
Opinion Ciatti XXX Large Square Table
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
different shapes (round or square), sizes and finishes available in the range make them perfectly adaptable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Opinion Ciatti XXX Large Square Table
Opinion Ciatti XXX Large Square Table
Black NickelGold 24KNickel
H 13 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Opinion Ciatti XXX Small Square Table
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
different shapes (round or square), sizes and finishes available in the range make them perfectly adaptable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Opinion Ciatti XXX Small Square Table
Opinion Ciatti XXX Small Square Table
NickelBlack NickelGold 24K
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 13 in
Neoclassical Revival Square Carved Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this neocassical carved wood square coffee, side or end table
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Revival End Tables

Materials

Wood

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: Brushed stainless steel optionally
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel optionally
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: Brushed stainless steel
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel-plated with
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel plated with
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Ash

French Small Painted Square Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
French square side table with painted top and contrasting bleached wood legs and apron with carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Small Painted Square Side Table
French Small Painted Square Side Table
H 28.25 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Single Art Deco square lamp table made of mahogany and maple veneer stained, solid maple and solid
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Florence Knoll Square Walnut Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s, this simple coffee table has four square legs of chromed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Square Wooden Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; loveseat; two-seater; footstool; ottoman; coffee table; french design; square; A French wooden coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Square Wooden Coffee Table, 1960s
French Square Wooden Coffee Table, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Arnold Tall Square Black Marble Table
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Discreet but comfy. Three geometric shapes combined with the materials exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the form of a solid tapered column completed with con...
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Tall Square Black Marble Table
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Two Donghia Madrid Square Side Tables
By Angelo Donghia
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two stylish small black lacquered Donghia Mardrid side tables with tapered legs and square brass
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Nine Occasional Square Table
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by expert Italian artisans, this Nine occasional square table with
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Square Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of square side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all square side tables available were constructed with great care. There are 566 antique and vintage square side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 140 modern editions to choose from as well. Square side tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Square side tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large square side tables, so small square side tables measuring 9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many square side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Buzao and Sir Norman Foster produced popular square side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Square Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,902, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $41,882 highest priced.

Finding the Right Side Tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered —  find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.

Questions About Square Side Tables
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.