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19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
brackets and hardware, resting on an iron stand. The side table features 3 drawers with a minimalist
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Clothing Chest On Iron Stand
Located in Fort Collins, CO
on an iron frame. The side table is adorned with blackened iron hardware, featuring 4 drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Iron

Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock
Located in Seattle, WA
Amazing old cabinet. Beautiful burl wood, metal fixture, even a fish design lock. Looks to be Japanese characters on the back. Measures: 22” wide 25” tall 12” deep.
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Side Tables

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Ash

Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock
Antique Tansu Cabinet Stand with Brass Accent with Slideout Lock
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 12 in

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Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese Tansu chest constructed entirely of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Side Table/Night Stand Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. kotansu with five drawers
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands

Side Table/Night Stand Tansu
Side Table/Night Stand Tansu
H 23 in W 18 in D 11 in
Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
chests have been elevated by simple steel mounts for use as side tables or nightstands. Additional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu Butterfly Chest Nightstand Side Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Tansu chest, nightstand or side table. Made of pine with a rosewood
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20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Rosewood

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
good without any major defects. It's nice to put a bedside table, a TV stand, or a houseplant. I
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Archaistic Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Japanese Tansu Nightstands and Side Tables on Hand Forged Iron Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nightstands, side tables or as chest of drawers. Bamboo nails. Sold as a pair.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Side Table
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old storage box made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The main feature of this storage box is the tin repairs applie...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Tin

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawer / Black Chest of Drawers / Tansu/Side Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
smoothly. It can also be used as a side table or sofa table. In addition, a paper twist is used for the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Asian Tansu Banded Burl Top Side Tables Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and versatile pair of Asian Tansu side tables cabinets, bedside table in very good
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Tang Furniture

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Brass

Japanese Old Wooden Box 1860-1920/Antique Storage Sofa Table Tansu Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cedar. It is a simple and beautiful wooden box. You can also use it as a sofa table. This is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
smoked black color. This furniture is versatile as a retractable side table. Contents of box have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
smoked black color. This furniture is versatile as a retractable side table. Contents of box have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Cedar

Antique Japanese Tansus on Custom Bases/Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for two Japanese tansus with custom made metal stands. The piece on the left has
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Side Tables

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Iron

Japanese Antique Paper-covered Box 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is versatile as a retractable sofa table and a display stand. The contents of the box have been
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Tin

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Bamboo

Japanese Old Wooden Tansu Chest /Tv Board/Side Table/Sofa Table/ Antique Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can be used as a TV board or a side table. I recommend it! Also, because this is very old, there are
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Tansu Campaign Walnut Burl w/ Brass Fittings Nightstands Side Tables, C. 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Fittings. These versatile pieces are great storage cabinets in the bedroom and well as side tables in the
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Night Stands

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Brass

Petite Vintage Bronze Thai Dhyana Mudra Buddha Sculpture on Black Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
sculpture will be a great decorative addition to any home, perhaps placed atop a commode, side table or
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese tansu chest constructed of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Iron Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese Tansu chest constructed of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Light Wood Kiri Red Black Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside Table
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese tansu chest constructed of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Tansu Wood Kiri Iron Turtle Crane Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese Tansu chest constructed of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Tansu Japan Two-Section Clothing Chest Bedside or Side Table, Meiji 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
-section tansu. It can be separated and each used separately for bedside tables or side tables. We also
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kiri wood with original handcrafted hardware. Both pieces same height for use as side tables.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Side Tables

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Wood

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Tansu
Antique Japanese Two-Piece Tansu
H 40 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
Tansu Japan Two-Section Clothing Chest Bedside Table Side Table Meiji 19th
Located in Monterey, CA
This is a two-section tansu. It can be separated and each used separately for bedside tables or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

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20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up ...
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood, Cedar

20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest in Two Parts
$5,749 / set
H 39 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Go-Board Pattern Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Japanese linen go-board pattern futon cover A unique example of a game-themed textile, this 3-panel futon cover is woven of very fine hemp (asa) and dyed by app...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Hemp

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

20th Century Japanese Elm Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet Set 3 parts Wabi Sabi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with an amazing wood grain and natural aged patina. Larger than average, it divides into three sections to make it easy for travell...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

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Iron

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese hinoki wood Kotatsu coffee table from the mid 20th century with square openwork top, linear silhouette and natural finish. Behold the Zen serenity encapsulated in ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cypress

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Antique Asian scholar's chests /side tables configured with 3 upper drawers and lower cabinet compartments. Beautifully appointed with striking drop pulls and wicker face d...
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Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

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Brass

1950s Japanese vintage wood square display case, collector's cabinet organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tochigi pref., Kanto area, Japan. This vintage, open square display case was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Can be used as tabletop or ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Plywood

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. In ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
$2,800
H 34.65 in W 34.06 in D 17.33 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed black lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor an...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side cabinet with shelf inside. Traditional timeless design with a modern sensibility. This is...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
$2,400
H 27 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
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Tansu Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tansu side table for your home. Each tansu side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bamboo and cedar. Your living room may not be complete without a tansu side table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tansu side table bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Tansu Side Table?

Prices for a tansu side table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,155 and can go as high as $6,599, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.
Questions About Tansu Side Table
  • 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 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.