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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Trolley Side Table

Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Cart

Mid Century Drinks Trolley

Danish Teak Cart Trolley

Space Age Vintage Bar Cart

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wood Bar Cocktail Side Table Cart

$1,374

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wood Bar Cocktail Side Table Cart

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut side table with great details and frames, oval shaped with beautiful wbrass frame and carved legs with central brass stretcher completed by the brass wheel...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Side Table Space Age Design Chrome White

$227

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Side Table Space Age Design Chrome White

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1960s/70s Serving Cart/Dinette Side Table, Space Age Design, Chrome/White Item: Serving Cart Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 65 c...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Side Table Space Age Design Chrome White

$227

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Side Table Space Age Design Chrome White

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1960s/70s Serving Cart/Dinette Side Table, Space Age Design, Chrome/White Item: Serving Cart Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 68 c...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Serving Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60s 70s serving trolley dinette side table space age brown design 60s 70s

$170

60s 70s serving trolley dinette side table space age brown design 60s 70s

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s serving trolley dinette side table space age brown design 60s 70s Object: serving trolley Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 63.5cm...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Expandable Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Side Table / Bar Cart /Desert Table

$2,995

Expandable Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Side Table / Bar Cart /Desert Table

Located in New York City, NY

The brass rods give the composition an aesthetic grace and also serve as structural elements that guarantee the stability of the table extensions. Measurement when open: 41 1/4" x 3...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Brass

Smoked Lucite Rolling 3 Level Tier Cart Serving Side End Table Stand on Wheels

$1,600

Smoked Lucite Rolling 3 Level Tier Cart Serving Side End Table Stand on Wheels

By Neal Small, Charles Hollis Jones, Kartell

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern dark lucite serving rolling table mini etagere bookcase on wheels.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Lucite

Modern Bar Cart or Side Coffee Rolling Table Adjustable Height Design Allegri

$3,206

Modern Bar Cart or Side Coffee Rolling Table Adjustable Height Design Allegri

By Arredamenti Allegri

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Modern bar cart, side or coffee rolling table with adjustable height, in laquered steel and the top in crystal fumè.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Danish Modern Teak Serving Trolley or Bar Cart, Denmark, 1960s, Mid-Century Scan

$452

Danish Modern Teak Serving Trolley or Bar Cart, Denmark, 1960s, Mid-Century Scan

Located in Rødekro, DK

The slightly raised edges and contrasting dark handle insets add a subtle graphic quality, while the warm teak wood enhances its timeless appeal. Perfect as a bar cart, tea trolley,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Pair of Two-Tier Teak Serving Cart End Tables by BRDR Furbo

$1,425 / set

Danish Modern Pair of Two-Tier Teak Serving Cart End Tables by BRDR Furbo

By BRDR Furbo

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern pair of side table serving carts marked BRDR. Furbo Spøttrup, circa 1970s, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Dumbwaiter 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s

$1,595

Antique French Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cart Dumbwaiter 2-Tier Oak c. 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique French Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table~~c. 1930s Versatile size~~28.5" tall x 33" wide x 21" deep ~~Versatile accent piece...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s 1

$1,695

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s 1

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table~~Lift Out Serving Tray~~c. 1930s Excellent Tudor style with cup & cover legs~~l...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s 2

$1,695

Antique English Trolley Tea Cart Pastry Cocktail Bar Cart Tray Tudor Oak 1930s 2

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Two-Tier Tea/Pastry Cart, Trolley or End Table Side Occasional Table~~Lift Out Serving Tray~~c. 1930s 2 Excellent Tudor style with cup & cover legs~...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tudor Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Teak Bar Cart by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s Teak Bar Cart by Arn

$1,603

Teak Bar Cart by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s Teak Bar Cart by Arn

By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

This beautifully crafted piece features clean Scandinavian lines and functional design, ideal for use as a serving trolley, bar cart, or side table. In good vintage condition with n...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Unusual Modernist Space age Cart / Stand / Louis van Teeffelen / Mollino / Ponti

$3,400

Unusual Modernist Space age Cart / Stand / Louis van Teeffelen / Mollino / Ponti

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual modernist / space age side table /cart designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe'. freeform red top (artist pallet) smaller black round tops are attached to cast aluminum pain...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Circa 1970 Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Trolley

$950

Circa 1970 Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Trolley

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern brass & glass trolley, circa 1970. 3-tier trolley or bar cart - also great as a side table.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass

$4,580

Swedish Modern Bar Cart in Mahogany and Brass

Located in Karlstad, SE

Raised edges around the glass top provide both a practical and visually distinctive detail, while the lower shelf offers additional space for bottles, glassware or serving accessorie...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Space Age in Metal Plastic

$285

1960s 1970s Serving Cart Dinette Space Age in Metal Plastic

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1960s/70s Serving Cart/Dinette Side Table, Space Age Style, Metal/Plastic Item: Serving Cart Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 66.5...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Vandel Drinks Cart Shelf Two Tiered Table Mirror Hollywood Regency 1970s

$2,114 / item

Pierre Vandel Drinks Cart Shelf Two Tiered Table Mirror Hollywood Regency 1970s

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

Cream and brass trimmed drinks cart or side table on wheels by Pierre Vandel. Clear glass top and a smoked antique mirror on the bottom is just a great and practical piece.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco bar cart or side table on wheels

$6,069

Art Deco bar cart or side table on wheels

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco bar cart This exquisite Art Deco bar cart or side table on wheels, created in France around 1930, is an outstanding example of the combination of functionality and stylish d...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Birdseye Maple

2 wooden midcentury side tables with wheels, trolleys 1960s

$1,133 / set

2 wooden midcentury side tables with wheels, trolleys 1960s

Located in Padova, IT

Pair of wooden midcentury side tables with wheels, trolleys 1960s Good condition with inevitable signs of age and use Dimensions : W 43 cm - D 43 cm - H 50 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Bar trolley - Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen

$1,755 / item

Bar trolley - Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen

By Opinion Ciatti, Samer Alameen

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ginger Design: Samer Alameen A trolley, a bar cabinet, an independent workstation - Zenzero is hospitality on wheels. Designed by Samer Alameen, Zenzer...

Category

2010s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Tris of Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Bar Cart, 1960s, France

$2,862

Tris of Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Bar Cart, 1960s, France

By Maison Baguès

Located in Rome, IT

Tris of nesting side table bar cart in silvered brass and smoked mirror by Maison Baguès Paris, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Bar Cart

$15,200

French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Bar Cart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and extremely unique French turn of the century Louis XV St. mahogany, ormolu, and white Carrara marble Rafraichissoir side table/bar cart. The bar cart is raised by i...

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Bar trolley Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen Green

$1,755 / item

Bar trolley Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen Green

By Opinion Ciatti, Samer Alameen

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ginger Design: Samer Alameen A trolley, a bar cabinet, an independent workstation - Zenzero is surprising hospitality on wheels. Practical removable st...

Category

2010s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Bar trolley - Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen-Gold

$2,573 / item

Bar trolley - Mobile side table Opinion Ciatti Zenzero design Samer Alameen-Gold

By Opinion Ciatti, Samer Alameen

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Opinion Ciatti Model: Ginger Design: Samer Alameen A trolley, a bar cabinet, an independent workstation - Zenzero is engaging hospitality on wheels. Three steel trays rest o...

Category

2010s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Serving Table by Hundevad & Co.

$1,094Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Serving Table by Hundevad & Co.

By Hundevad & Co.

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage side table side table trolley Hundevad period 60's design Hundevad Denmark condition good light signs of use size 63 x 74 x 44 (hxwxd) details teak; article num...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

1970's Fully restored Danish Multi Functional Modular Oak Bar Table

$1,087

1970's Fully restored Danish Multi Functional Modular Oak Bar Table

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Knebel, DK

Fully Restored Multi Functional Danish Modular Rosewood Bar Trolly The flexible bar trolly feature a very flexible design that enables the four wheeled trolly to be used for numerou...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Oak

Poul Norreklit Dry Bar Cart or Side Table Server Danish Mid Century Modern

$3,500

Poul Norreklit Dry Bar Cart or Side Table Server Danish Mid Century Modern

By Poul Nørreklit

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare dry bar table on wheels designed by Poul Norreklit and manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark 1960. Top slides and reveals storage inside. 33wide 16.5d 19h

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Rosewood

Sculptural Silver-tone Metal Folding Tray Top Service Table

$1,150

Sculptural Silver-tone Metal Folding Tray Top Service Table

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 24" High, 25.5" Wide, 15" Deep Floor to tray: 21" Stand height: 20" Tray only: 5.5"h, 25.5"w, 15"d Stand folded: 25h, 21w, 5"d Smaller size and proportions,...

Category

20th Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage hospital trolley, 1970s

$973

Vintage hospital trolley, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a tabletop height of 83 cm, it is ideal as a side table, bar cart, bathroom cabinet, or display piece in a modern or industrial interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage hospital trolley, 1970s

$1,316

Vintage hospital trolley, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a tabletop height of 90 cm, it is ideal as a side table, bar cart, bathroom cabinet, or display piece in a modern or industrial interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Jordi Vilanova Pine Wood Bar Cart, Spain, Circa 1960

$1,823Sale Price|20% Off

Jordi Vilanova Pine Wood Bar Cart, Spain, Circa 1960

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Both practical and sculptural, it serves as a refined drinks trolley or a minimalist side table. In good vintage condition, the piece shows light wear consistent with age, preservin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Bauhaus Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Spanish Bamboo Rattan & Woven Wicker Bar Cart or Dry Bar

$2,095

Spanish Bamboo Rattan & Woven Wicker Bar Cart or Dry Bar

Located in Barcelona, ES

Useful as drinks corner or bar cart but also interesting as side table or occassional coffe or drinks table for your parties arround the soda.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley by Bodil Kjaer, Teak & Steel, 1963

$4,809

Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley by Bodil Kjaer, Teak & Steel, 1963

By Cassina, Bodil Kjaer

Located in Berlin, BE

Cassina’s high-quality Italian craftsmanship is evident in the precise construction and choice of materials, resulting in a design that is both durable and visually light. The troll...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stylish French Retro 1950s Drinks Trolley on Wheels with Two-Tier Shelves

$477

Stylish French Retro 1950s Drinks Trolley on Wheels with Two-Tier Shelves

Located in Markington, GB

The two-tier structure provides ample space for serving drinks, displaying glassware, or styling decorative objects, making it ideal as a cocktail trolley, bar cart, tea trolley, or ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Vintage 20th Century Art Deco Silver Plated Owl Ice Bucket c.1920

$4,904

Vintage 20th Century Art Deco Silver Plated Owl Ice Bucket c.1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Unusual and highly displayable, this 1920s piece is fitting either in a cocktail cabinet, drinks trolley or kitchen side table. CONDITION In Great Condition - Light wear in keepin...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage hospital cabinet, 1970s

$1,156

Vintage hospital cabinet, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With a 75 cm top height, it is ideal as a side table, bar cart, bathroom cabinet, or display case in a modern or industrial interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Serpent Snake Coasters, Set of 8

$475 / set

Serpent Snake Coasters, Set of 8

Located in New York, NY

A great addition to any bar, bar cart, cocktail table, end/side/drinks table, etc.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Barware

Materials

Laminate, Cork

Botanical Fruit Coasters, Set of 6

$475 / set

Botanical Fruit Coasters, Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

A great addition to any bar, bar cart, cocktail table, end/side/drinks table, etc.

Category

Late 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Laminate, Cork, Paper

'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed

$25,400Sale Price|27% Off

'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contact us for more details on our collection of Fornasetti lamps, dining and side tables, bar carts, mirrors, umbrella stands and more.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Jules Leleu, Art Deco, Two-Tiered Side Table with Removable Tray, France

Price Upon Request

Jules Leleu, Art Deco, Two-Tiered Side Table with Removable Tray, France

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Remarkable Art Deco, two-tiered table with blue-backed, glass topped, removable top, brass handles, and swirled supports.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the trolley side table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every trolley side table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a trolley side table, we have 606 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer trolley side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right trolley side table, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made trolley side table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Arredamenti Allegri and Joe Colombo are consistently popular.

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Prices for a trolley side table start at $100 and top out at $125,243 with the average selling for $1,848.

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Questions About Trolley Side Table

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 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 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 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 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?
1 Answer
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 are tiny side tables called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tall side table called?
1 Answer
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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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
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