What is the purpose of a tilt top table?

A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.

What are side tables called?

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

What size should a side table be?

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

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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

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

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

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

What's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?

Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

Tilt Side Table

Inlaid Mahogany Dining Table

French Marble Top Bakers Or Pastry Table

English Mahogany Tilt Top

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Victorian Tripod Table

19th Century French Wine Tasting Table

Organic Concrete Coffee Table

English Round Table

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Spider Legs c1920

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Spider Legs c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Spider Legs Unsigned C1920 Measures - 26 1/4" x 19" x 18 1/8" This Federal style tilt-top table, crafted circa 1920, features a ma...

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Early 20th Century Federal Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian 18th Century Figured Mahogany Circular Tilt Top Lamp Table

$2,274

Antique Georgian 18th Century Figured Mahogany Circular Tilt Top Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine Georgian figured mahogany circular tilt top table raised on a well proportioned turned pedestal with elegant tripod cabriole legs. The top displays a rich warm tone with attra...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Green Japanned Tilt-Top Table with Pie Crust Edge

$1,450

English Chippendale Style Green Japanned Tilt-Top Table with Pie Crust Edge

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty English Chippendale-style green japanned tilt-top side table with a pie crust edge. This pretty table is decorated overall with typical Chinese pastoral elements including m...

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Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table with Casters

$6,250

19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table with Casters

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton (18/19th Century) mahogany rectangular tilt-top end / tea table with canted corners resting on a turned pedestal base ending in three curved legs with brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table with Casters

$6,250

19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table with Casters

Located in Queens, NY

English Sheraton (18/19th Century) mahogany rectangular tilt-top end / tea table with canted corners resting on a turned pedestal base ending in three curved legs with brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Occasional Table, English, Tilt Top, Lamp, Wine, Empire Taste, Regency

$2,653Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Occasional Table, English, Tilt Top, Lamp, Wine, Empire Taste, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique occasional table. An English, mahogany tilt-top lamp or wine table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Tilt Top Table, English, Occasional, Birdcage Mount, Georgian, C.1750

$2,802Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Tilt Top Table, English, Occasional, Birdcage Mount, Georgian, C.1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tilt-top table. An English, mahogany occasional table with birdcage mount, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Beautifully presented mid-Georgian example ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1770 George III Tilt-Top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table

$1,800

Circa 1770 George III Tilt-Top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III Tilt-top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table, circa 1770. Well figured, single board mahogany top (with some discolorations from use). Birdcage mechanism at the top of t...

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Antique 1770s English George III Side Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Walnut Tilt-Top Table with Marquetry Scene

$1,425

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Walnut Tilt-Top Table with Marquetry Scene

Located in Dallas, TX

An intricate Alpine village scene and a richly carved pedestal make this antique Black Forest tilt-top table a distinctive example of 19th-century Swiss craftsmanship. Crafted in Swi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Round Tilt-Top Drop-Leaf Table

$5,395

19th Century France Rich Walnut Brown Round Tilt-Top Drop-Leaf Table

Located in High Point, NC

Round tilt-top drop-leaf table in Rich Walnut Brown. Its rich walnut brown finish sets off birdcage tilt mechanism, turned tripod base, a hallmark of of the georgian period France cr...

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Antique 19th Century French Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne-Style Tiger Maple Tilt-top Tea Table, 18th Century

$16,500

Queen Anne-Style Tiger Maple Tilt-top Tea Table, 18th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Large 18th-Century antique, Queen Anne-style Tiger Maple Tilt-top Tea Table, with cabriole legs and attractive color and pattern. Measures: height 28 1/2, diameter 33 in.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Lamp Table, Anglo Indian, Teak, Tilt Top, Colonial, Victorian

$4,780Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Carved Lamp Table, Anglo Indian, Teak, Tilt Top, Colonial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved lamp table. An Anglo-Indian, teak tilt-top colonial table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Superb quality, with excellent carved detail and a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tilt-Top Table of Neat Proportions

$2,400

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tilt-Top Table of Neat Proportions

Located in Dallas, TX

‘classic’ examples of ‘period’ American side tables of this Era! The square platform, attaching to the top to the base, has a brass catch/latch insert, with a ‘period’ brass button ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Vigneron Round Tilt-Top Table with Floral Textile Top

$2,200

19th Century French Vigneron Round Tilt-Top Table with Floral Textile Top

Located in Odense, DK

Perfect as a side table, occasional table, or decorative piece, this tilt-top vigneron table brings 19th century French rural authenticity into any home setting.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Textile, Oak

Antique Queen Anne Federal Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Bird Cage c1880

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Queen Anne Federal Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Bird Cage c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Queen Anne Federal Mahogany Tilt Top Table With Bird Cage Unsigned C1880 Measures - 47 3/4" x 35" x 35"; opened 27 1/2" H This antique table is a fine example of Queen Anne...

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Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Early 18th Century Welsh Oval Bird Cage Tilt Top Table

$9,800

Rare Early 18th Century Welsh Oval Bird Cage Tilt Top Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare and quirky early 18th Century Welsh oval tilt top table with birdcage mechanism, the richly patinated two plank top over, balustrade turned birdcage and vernacularly fashioned l...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Tilt-Top Occasional Table with Tripod Base and Turned Pedestal

$1,059

19th Century Oak Tilt-Top Occasional Table with Tripod Base and Turned Pedestal

Located in London, GB

A versatile example of English country house furniture, suitable for use as a wine table, lamp table or small side table. Classic cottage and farmhouse character.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Pie Crust Tilt Top Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Breakfast Table MINT

$2,400

Baker Pie Crust Tilt Top Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Breakfast Table MINT

By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Baker Chippendale Pie Crust Tilt Top Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Breakfast Table MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

$10,123

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Ingeniously designed, the top can be tilted upright, allowing the table to serve as a fire screen when required.

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Candle Stand or Wine Table

$1,100

19th Century American Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Candle Stand or Wine Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th-century candle stand or small tea table or wine table featuring a circular mahogany top supported by a central turned pedestal. The base consists of three cabriole legs term...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Hand Decorated Papier Mache Tilt Top Tea Supper Wine Table

$940Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian Hand Decorated Papier Mache Tilt Top Tea Supper Wine Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality Victorian 19th century hand decorated papier mache tilt top tea, side, supper, wine or occasional table.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Paper

18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table

$3,745

18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table

Located in Norton, MA

18th-Century antique tiger maple tilt-top Queen Anne tea table in an unusual oval shape. Item features remarkable tiger stripe wood grain, Queen Anne tripod base, fantastic patina, v...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Hand Decorated Papier Mache Tea Supper Wine Table Tilt Top

$940Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian Hand Decorated Papier Mache Tea Supper Wine Table Tilt Top

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Victorian C1880 hand decorated papier mache tea supper wine table with a tilt top. This is a lovely table, that is full of age, charm and character. Rare and attractive...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Paper

Federal Style Walnut Tilt-Top Candlestand

$1,825

Federal Style Walnut Tilt-Top Candlestand

Located in Norton, MA

19th century Elongated Mohagany octagonal tilt-top over finely turned column supported by three shapely legs. Measures: 28" H x 22" W x 14 1/2" D.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th C. French Empire Style Round Mahogany Bronze Mount Tilt Top Center Table

$1,650

19th C. French Empire Style Round Mahogany Bronze Mount Tilt Top Center Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century French Empire Style Round Mahogany Tilt Top Table w/ Bronze Ormolu. Item features ornate cast bronze ormolu, brass casters, carved central column, beautiful wood grain, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Swedish mid 19th century inlaid burr birch occasional table

$2,092

Swedish mid 19th century inlaid burr birch occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century inlaid burr birch occasional table circa 1860. Fine quality Swedish tilting near circular side table.

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Antique 1860s Swedish Empire Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Tile Tilt Top Table With Heavy Iron Base Indoor Outdoor Italy C1948

$1,690

Mid Century Tile Tilt Top Table With Heavy Iron Base Indoor Outdoor Italy C1948

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic and rare to find a beautiful tile top table with a locking tilt mechanism. Fabulous ironwork and such illuminating colors, very serene and Mediterranean. No cracks or chips...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Folding Firescreen and Needlework Table with Galleon Tapestry

$1,720

Antique Oak Folding Firescreen and Needlework Table with Galleon Tapestry

Located in Nottingham, GB

Constructed in oak, the frame is engineered to function both as an upright hearth firescreen and as an occasional tilt-top side table. The central panel displays a multi-masted ship ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Federal Style Walnut Tilt Top Candle Stand

$1,425

19th Century Federal Style Walnut Tilt Top Candle Stand

Located in Norton, MA

Elongated octagonal tilt top over finely turned column supported by three shapely legs. Measures: 27 1/2" T x 23 1/2" W x 16 1/2" D.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Side Table on Paw Castors

$2,600

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Side Table on Paw Castors

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little 19th century English Regency tilt top mahogany side table with string inlaid top, ebony inlaid legs and paw foot castors.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

English Victorian Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered Oval Top End / Side Table

$2,850

English Victorian Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered Oval Top End / Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Papier-mache oval tilt-top end / side table having a pearl inlaid with floral gold and painted design top, supported by a turned pedestal base with gilt detail endi...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Giltwood

An Italian 19th century Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table

$39,800

An Italian 19th century Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giltwood and Pietra Dura marble side table. The tilt top table is raised by a four scrolled legs with bottom scrolls and attractive elongated top acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

$15,300

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine and very high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period mahogany, ormolu and marble tilt top side table. The table is raised by three elegantly scrolled legs with their ori...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Turn of the Century Florentine St. Giltwood and Pietra Dura Side Table

$18,900

Italian Turn of the Century Florentine St. Giltwood and Pietra Dura Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant Italian turn of the century Florentine st. giltwood and pietra dura marble side table. The circular inlaid tilt top side table is raised by three elegantl...

Category

20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Tilt Top Table, English, Side, Lamp, Breakfast, Georgian, Circa 1820

$2,696Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Tilt Top Table, English, Side, Lamp, Breakfast, Georgian, Circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tilt top table. An English, mahogany side or lamp table, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indo-Portuguese Carved Rosewood Tilt-Top Side Table

$2,800

19th Century Indo-Portuguese Carved Rosewood Tilt-Top Side Table

Located in Plainview, NY

An early 19th century Indo-Portuguese circular rosewood tilt-top side table, the top featuring a three inch jungle scene border with a scalloped apron of foliate design resting on an...

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Antique 19th Century Indian End Tables

1940s Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

$396

1940s Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

1940s Mahogany Oval Tilt-Top Tripod Candle Stand or Side Table. Measures 21.75" in width, 15" in depth and stands 22" tall flat and 33" tall tilted.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Candle Stands

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

Vintage c.1960 Beech Marquetry Tilt-Top Side Table – Quality Coffee Table

$1,318Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage c.1960 Beech Marquetry Tilt-Top Side Table – Quality Coffee Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Vintage c.1960 Beech Marquetry Tilt-Top Side Table – Quality Coffee Table A distinctive vintage tilt-top marquetry table, dating from around 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Hardwood And Glass Tilt-Top Tea Table or Side Table

$1,750

Chinese Carved Hardwood And Glass Tilt-Top Tea Table or Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful hand-carved Chinese Carved Hardwood And Glass Tilt-Top Tea Table or Side Table Measures 24" in diameter, 22" in height closed and 34" in height tilted.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

ANTIQUE STYLE TILT TOP WINE SIDE TABLE WITH PIECRUST TOP RAISED ON TRiPOD BASE

$1,552

ANTIQUE STYLE TILT TOP WINE SIDE TABLE WITH PIECRUST TOP RAISED ON TRiPOD BASE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Antique Style Tilt Top Wine Side Table with Piecrust Top on Tripod Base A charming antique style tilt top wine or side table, beautifully designed with a deco...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Baker Furniture, Tilt-Top End Table, Mahogany, Rosewood, Brass, USA, 1970s

$1,700

Baker Furniture, Tilt-Top End Table, Mahogany, Rosewood, Brass, USA, 1970s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Baker Furniture, Georgian, Tilt-Top End Table, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA, 1970s An interesting tilt-top side table designed and produced by Baker Furniture in the la...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Double Sided Brass Table Mirror

$1,098

Charles Hollis Jones Double Sided Brass Table Mirror

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charles Hollis Jones Solid Brass tilting double sided table mirror on brass stand.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

A rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk round side tables

$12,500 / set

A rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk round side tables

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and rare pair of early 19th century Anglo Indian Padouk wood round tilt top side tables. Beautiful hand carving and patina.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian End Tables

Materials

Padouk

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET

$1,457Sale Price|20% Off

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pisa Console Table by Studio Namit Khanna

$4,000 / item

Pisa Console Table by Studio Namit Khanna

By Namit Khanna

Located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Meet the Pisa Console Table, the cheeky sidekick to our famously tilted Pisa Side Table.

Category

2010s Indian Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

"Wine and Fruit Served, " Cubist-Art Deco Painting in Red and Blue, France

$3,950

"Wine and Fruit Served, " Cubist-Art Deco Painting in Red and Blue, France

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clearly showing the influence of French Cubism and Art Deco, this gorgeous, brilliantly-hued painting depicts a bottle of wine, a bowl of fruit, a wine bottle opener and wine glasses...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Tilt Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tilt side table available at 1stDibs. Each tilt side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. If you’re shopping for a tilt side table, we have 184 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tilt side table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tilt side table, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tilt side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Jacob Siolin and Ken Petersen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tilt Side Table?

Prices for a tilt side table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $23,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 Tilt Side Table

What is the purpose of a tilt top table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.
What are side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
What size should a side table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are nesting side tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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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.
What are tiny side tables called?
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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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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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.
What's the difference between a nightstand and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Nightstands are purpose-built for the bedroom, usually with a drawer or shelf sized for a lamp and small items, while side tables are a more general-purpose form used throughout the home.

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