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Antique Oak Tile-Top Side Table With Nautical Scene and Barley Twist Legs
Antique Oak Tile-Top Side Table With Nautical Scene and Barley Twist Legs

Antique Oak Tile-Top Side Table With Nautical Scene and Barley Twist Legs

Located in High Point, NC

This charming antique oak side table features a unique hand-painted tile top depicting a nautical sailing scene—a fisherman steering his vessel through choppy seas against the silhou...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Solid oak Art Deco side table or pedestal with twisted base, France 1940s
Solid oak Art Deco side table or pedestal with twisted base, France 1940s

Solid oak Art Deco side table or pedestal with twisted base, France 1940s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1940 / side table / wood / Art Deco Art Deco small side table with turned leg, round base and round top in solid oak wood. This table was made in the 1940s in France. The n...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Barley-Twist Base
17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Barley-Twist Base

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Side Table with Barley-Twist Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period Louis XIII French walnut side table with single drawer and barley-twist legs from the mid-17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Barley Twist End or Side Table with Exquisite Inlay Marquetry Top and Drawer
Barley Twist End or Side Table with Exquisite Inlay Marquetry Top and Drawer

Barley Twist End or Side Table with Exquisite Inlay Marquetry Top and Drawer

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Barley Twist side or end table rendered in walnut with an inlay marquetry top by Sligh Furniture, USA Contact dealer for estimate to refinish top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

A pair of Antique French Art Deco Side Tables With Drawer & Unique Twist Base
A pair of Antique French Art Deco Side Tables With Drawer & Unique Twist Base

A pair of Antique French Art Deco Side Tables With Drawer & Unique Twist Base

Located in Charleston, SC

This unique French side table features Art Deco styling with its interesting base crafted with three curved and twisted wooden legs which attach to a triangular base atop three ball ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Table on Barley Twist Legs
Rosewood Table on Barley Twist Legs

Rosewood Table on Barley Twist Legs

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

An early rosewood center table standing on bold barley twist legs ending in bun feet. The top is cross-banded and quarter-veneered in rosewood with a striking grain pattern. The frie...

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Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This small side table features a twisted stem design mounted on a sturdy tripod base, creating an aesthetically pleasing silhouette.

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Birds Eye Maple Side Stand With Rope-Twist Legs
Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Birds Eye Maple Side Stand With Rope-Twist Legs

Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Birds Eye Maple Side Stand With Rope-Twist Legs

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Birds Eye Maple 1 Drawer Side Stand With Twist Carved Tapered Legs C1830 Measures - 28 7/8" x 17 1/8" x 14 3/4" An antique Sheraton side stand from circ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table
William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table

William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Late 17th century English William and Mary unusual five-leg side table having stunning oyster veneered walnut top with geometric circle inlay over single frieze drawer with original ...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut and Brass Barley Twist Parlor Table
Antique Victorian Walnut and Brass Barley Twist Parlor Table

Antique Victorian Walnut and Brass Barley Twist Parlor Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an exquisite antique parlor table with incredible barley twist legs and stretchers. It also features beautiful hand turned details and curved brass feet. The table is in in...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This graceful side table is part of 145 Antiques' vintage-inspired collection of recently made items.

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem
Large Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Large Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This Spanish iron side table from the 1950s is a unique piece of vintage furniture that is sure to complete your interior design scheme.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant Spanish iron drinks table was recently hand-crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron-working techniques. It features a robust twisted central stem res...

Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Barley Twist Table With Inset Tile Top
Vintage Boho Barley Twist Table With Inset Tile Top

Vintage Boho Barley Twist Table With Inset Tile Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage boho table features a beautifully crafted barley twist base paired with an eye-catching inset tile top. The intricate turned legs add a touch of old-world craft...

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany 2 Tier Serpentine Barley Twist Parlor Table
Antique Victorian Mahogany 2 Tier Serpentine Barley Twist Parlor Table

Antique Victorian Mahogany 2 Tier Serpentine Barley Twist Parlor Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian two tiered barley twist parlor accent table. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine accents with lower shelf and turned legs. Dimensions: 27" x 24" x 22"

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Barley Twist Table With Brass Casters, Late 19th Century
Antique Barley Twist Table With Brass Casters, Late 19th Century

Antique Barley Twist Table With Brass Casters, Late 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This compact yet substantial table is ideal as a side table, lamp table, or accent piece, bringing historical charm and character to traditional or eclectic interiors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Table Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s
Antique French Table Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s

Antique French Table Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century
Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century

Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish side table crafted in solid wood, featuring beautifully turned barley twist legs connected by matching stretchers, a hallmark of traditional Spanish and Mediterranean...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry
Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry

Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

The twisted elements are deeply carved and well proportioned, giving the table rhythm and movement while maintaining stability.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body
English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body

English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body

Located in San Francisco, CA

the deeply patinated occasional table with hexagonal top above an intricately carved openwork body of barley twist supports all raised on turned legs

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Poplar

Mid-Century French Brutalist Tile Table, Red Ceramic, Twisted Iron Frame
Mid-Century French Brutalist Tile Table, Red Ceramic, Twisted Iron Frame

Mid-Century French Brutalist Tile Table, Red Ceramic, Twisted Iron Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French table combines Brutalist metalwork with artisan tile craftsmanship from the Mid-Century period. The frame employs traditional barley-twist ironwork, where each leg is hand-for...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Carved Occasional Table with Barley Twist Legs and Inlaid Geometric Top
Vintage Carved Occasional Table with Barley Twist Legs and Inlaid Geometric Top

Vintage Carved Occasional Table with Barley Twist Legs and Inlaid Geometric Top

Located in Seattle, WA

A matching lower tier echoes the same motif, creating visual continuity throughout the piece. The table is supported by multiple turned legs in a barley twist style, each exhibiting ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Indian Wrought Iron Accent Table with Twisted Legs and Original Patina
Vintage Indian Wrought Iron Accent Table with Twisted Legs and Original Patina

Vintage Indian Wrought Iron Accent Table with Twisted Legs and Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

The slender twisted legs provide visual lightness while remaining sturdy and well-balanced, making the table equally suitable as an indoor accent table, side table, or covered outdoo...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century French Perspex Side Tables
Pair of Mid-Century French Perspex Side Tables

Pair of Mid-Century French Perspex Side Tables

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of Mid-Century French perspex and glass side tables with twist supports. Circa 1970.

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Glass

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer
18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

Compact yet substantial, this antique table is ideal for use as a writing desk, console, or side table, bringing timeless French elegance and historical charm to a traditional or Eur...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Table
Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Table

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Table

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Leg with Lions Two Tier Large Coffee Small Dining Table MINT!

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20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold

American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810
American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810

American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Federal two drawer hinged work table with a ratcheted white pine writing surface, fitted interior for ink wells, original brass sandwich glass knobs, lower connecti...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal side tables. Beautiful twisted pencil reed in a chic cerused finish.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Ipanema round Side Table, Green Spider Marble top, Nickel Plated brass legs
Ipanema round Side Table, Green Spider Marble top, Nickel Plated brass legs

Ipanema round Side Table, Green Spider Marble top, Nickel Plated brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD BARLEY TWIST PEDESTAL STAND DiSPLAY PLANT STAND
VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD BARLEY TWIST PEDESTAL STAND DiSPLAY PLANT STAND

VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD BARLEY TWIST PEDESTAL STAND DiSPLAY PLANT STAND

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A finely made vintage hardwood pedestal stand featuring a decorative barley-twist style column with carved detailing. The square top is ideal for displaying a ...

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Natural Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs
Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Natural Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Natural Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp
Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with brass outline - Medium Height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm Medium (16,5"): 31,5x23,6x16,5 inches 80x60x42 cm Medium (18,1"): 31,5x23,6x18,1 in...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top
Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with black iron outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm Small (16,5"): 27,5x23,6x16,5 inches 70x60x42 cm Small (18,1"): 27,5x23,6x18,1 ...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top
Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with steel outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm Small (16,5"): 27,5x23,6x16,5 inches 70x60x42 cm Small (18,1"): 27,5x23,6x18,1 inche...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top
Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with black iron outline - large top. height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm.

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Small Top
Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist collection - side table with black iron outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm Small (16.5"): 27.5x23.6x16.5 inches 70x60x42 cm Small (18.1"): 27.5x23.6x18.1 ...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Rope Twist Carved Legs c1830
Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Rope Twist Carved Legs c1830

Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Rope Twist Carved Legs c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Twist Carved Legs C1830 Measures - 27" x 17 1/4" x 16 5/8" An antique Sheraton-style mahogany stand from circa 1830, featuri...

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Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table
Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Two tier early American, occasional, parlor accent table. This American Classical style barley twist wooden side or occasional table features two-tiers including a large tabletop wit...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Maple

18th Century Portuguese Side Table with Barley Twist Legs
18th Century Portuguese Side Table with Barley Twist Legs

18th Century Portuguese Side Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in New York, NY

18th century Portuguese side table with two drawers. Unusual smaller size makes a great side table.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Stand Rounded Glass Top
Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Stand Rounded Glass Top

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Stand Rounded Glass Top

By McGuire, Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Night Stands Rounded 0.5" Glass Tops MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table
Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table

Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original restored Victorian circa 1900 side occasional table with ornately carved legs and barley twit column base A very good lo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy
Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy

Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in TARBES, FR

Design Characteristics: Barley-Twist Pedestal (Bois Tourné): The central element is the torsade column, or turned baluster base, a recognized hallmark of the designer found on his l...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table
Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table. Measures 9.5" in width close, 30" in Width opened, 24" in depth and 27" in height.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Envelope Barley Twist Drop Leaf Side Table Carved Oak c. 1900
Antique English Envelope Barley Twist Drop Leaf Side Table Carved Oak c. 1900

Antique English Envelope Barley Twist Drop Leaf Side Table Carved Oak c. 1900

Located in Tyler, TX

UNIQUE Antique English Corner Oak Barley Twist Envelope Drop Leaf or Round center table~~CARVED TOP~~Lower Shelf~~ Solid and sturdy with very nice dark oak patina ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table
19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century English oak barley twist drop leaf side table. Each leaf adds 10.5 inches.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate & Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M
Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate & Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate & Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and coffee tables from the Twist Collection, with their organic shapes, are handcrafted...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Twist Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the twist side table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every twist side table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a twist side table, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the twist side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A twist side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one twist side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Bari Ziperstein and Jonathan Charles produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Twist Side Table?

The average selling price for a twist side table at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $10,800 for the 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 Twist 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 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.