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Pair of Gilt Metal Faux Bois Side Tables with Marble Top
Pair of Gilt Metal Faux Bois Side Tables with Marble Top

Pair of Gilt Metal Faux Bois Side Tables with Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

A pair of unusual side tables with gilt metal faux bois bases and round marble tops. The gilt

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Side Tables

Two-Tiered Occasional Table
Two-Tiered Occasional Table

Two-Tiered Occasional Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual side table provides a spacious tabletop and secondary shelf. The added space allows

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Side Table
Early 19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Side Table

Early 19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Side Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Regency palisander painted slate top side table circa 1820. Unusual side

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table
Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table

Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th Century Regency palisander painted slate top side table circa 1820. Unusual side table

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table
Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table

Early 19th century Regency painted slate top side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century regency palisander painted slate top side table circa 1820. Unusual side table

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Slate

English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840
English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840

English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual side table made of shells. The tripod legs are on casters for easy movement. There is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Shell

Brass and Glass Two-Tiered Rolling Table
Brass and Glass Two-Tiered Rolling Table

Brass and Glass Two-Tiered Rolling Table

Located in Houston, TX

A small brass cart on wheels with two glass shelves makes an unusual side table. Found in France

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20th Century German Side Tables

English Twig Table
English Twig Table

English Twig Table

Located in Chireno, TX

, stabile and strong condition. Perfect to serve as a decorative and unusual side table or, as intended, in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Petrified Wood Table with Chrome Base
Organic Modern Petrified Wood Table with Chrome Base

Organic Modern Petrified Wood Table with Chrome Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

A perfectly beautiful mix of modern style and natural history, this unusual side table has a 160

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century French Carved and Painted Mandolin Side Table
Early 20th Century French Carved and Painted Mandolin Side Table

Early 20th Century French Carved and Painted Mandolin Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a study or music room with this elegant and unusual side table. Crafted in France circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Table
19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Table

19th Century Regency Palisander Painted Slate Top Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Regency palisander painted slate top table circa 1820. Unusual side table fitted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Palisander

An Unusual Agate Inlaid Side table
An Unusual Agate Inlaid Side table

An Unusual Agate Inlaid Side table

Located in NYC, NY

An unusual side table inlaid with various thin slices of agate stone set in resin. Handsome support

Category

Vintage 1960s American Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table
Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

Small Spanish iron drinks table An unusual side table made of hand wrought iron. The round metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Adjustable Sculpture Stand
French 19th Century Adjustable Sculpture Stand

French 19th Century Adjustable Sculpture Stand

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

unusual side table.

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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Unusual Regency Side Table
Unusual Regency Side Table

Unusual Regency Side Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rare English Regency side table with a parquetry top, solomenic column, tripartite platform base

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Antique 1810s English Regency Side Tables

Sugar Grinder Side Table
Sugar Grinder Side Table

Sugar Grinder Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Unusual side table made from an old sugar grinding mill wheel. Note the carved details.

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian End Tables

Sugar Grinder Side Table
Sugar Grinder Side Table

Sugar Grinder Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Former sugar grinding wheel makes an unusual side table. Flat top can be covered with glass, stone

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian End Tables

Materials

Metal

Unusual 19th Century English Side Table.
Unusual 19th Century English Side Table.

Unusual 19th Century English Side Table.

Located in Middleburg, VA

Unusual Early 19th Century English Side Table. Made of pine and elm. Exaggerated “serpentine” shape

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Mahogany, Elm

Unusual Walnut and Oak Side Table
Unusual Walnut and Oak Side Table

Unusual Walnut and Oak Side Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Unusual walnut and oak side table with a round top raised upon a tapered pedestal supported by an

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Unusual Side Occasional Table George Nakashima
Unusual Side Occasional Table George Nakashima

Unusual Side Occasional Table George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

A studio made side or occasional pedestal table by George Nakashima. Free edge American Walnut

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unusual George II Mahogany Side Table
Unusual George II Mahogany Side Table

Unusual George II Mahogany Side Table

Located in London, GB

A VERY UNUSUAL GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE, CIRCA 1760. With later Derbyshire fossil marble top

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Antique 18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Unusual Pair of Striped Side Tables
Unusual Pair of Striped Side Tables

Unusual Pair of Striped Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A pair of 1970s Italian occasional tables of rectangular form, with two tone striped tops, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large Vintage Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Large Vintage Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Large Vintage Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

versatility of this unusual side table make it a unique and valued addition. As part of 145 Antiques

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Unusual Bird & Serpent Side Table, ca. 1950s
Unusual Bird & Serpent Side Table, ca. 1950s

Unusual Bird & Serpent Side Table, ca. 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unusual and very decorative carved wood side/table lamp on a tripod base. The round glass top is

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Storage Bin-Side Table-Umbrella Stand
Storage Bin-Side Table-Umbrella Stand

Storage Bin-Side Table-Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

Storage bin that would also make an unusual side table. Can also be used as a garbage pail or

Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian End Tables

Materials

Iron

Unusual Hand Wrought Steel Mirrored Side Table
Unusual Hand Wrought Steel Mirrored Side Table

Unusual Hand Wrought Steel Mirrored Side Table

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Hand wrought twisted solid steel side table, with brushed aluminium side panels and mirrored top.

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20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt
Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt

Unusual Turned Oak Side Table Attrib. Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

A highly unusual C.1940s turned oak side table attributed to French designer Charles Dudouyt.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Unusual Pair of French Napoleon III Side Tables
Unusual Pair of French Napoleon III Side Tables

Unusual Pair of French Napoleon III Side Tables

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Unusual pair of French Napoleon III side tables in mahogany with brass trim and marble tops.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Charming, Unusual Italian Side Table with Blue Glass
Charming, Unusual Italian Side Table with Blue Glass

Charming, Unusual Italian Side Table with Blue Glass

Located in New York, NY

A quite unusual round side table featuring an ebonized wood structure supporting a nice blue back

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Unusual Early 19th Century French Provincial Side Table
Unusual Early 19th Century French Provincial Side Table

Unusual Early 19th Century French Provincial Side Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

Unusual Early 19th Century French Provincial Side Table. Made of deeply patinated oak with

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Unusual & Finely-Lacquered Kashmiri Tripod Circular Side Table
Unusual & Finely-Lacquered Kashmiri Tripod Circular Side Table

Unusual & Finely-Lacquered Kashmiri Tripod Circular Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and finely-lacquered Kashmiri tripod circular side table; the round top with scalloped

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Very Unusual Black and Gilt Lacquer Side Table
Very Unusual Black and Gilt Lacquer Side Table

Very Unusual Black and Gilt Lacquer Side Table

Located in London, GB

A very unusual and large scale 19th century black lacquer and gilt two tier side table, the two

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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Unusual Hexagonal Authentic Bamboo Side or Drinks Table
Unusual Hexagonal Authentic Bamboo Side or Drinks Table

Unusual Hexagonal Authentic Bamboo Side or Drinks Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking little antique side table having a six sided wooden top with handsome medallion brand

Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Unusual 19th Century Small Oak Dropleaf Side Table
Unusual 19th Century Small Oak Dropleaf Side Table

Unusual 19th Century Small Oak Dropleaf Side Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here We Have A Quite Rare Quirky Small Table, That Can Double Up As A Stool Or A Perfect Side Table

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Unusual Calif-Asia Rattan Asian Modern Side Table
Unusual Calif-Asia Rattan Asian Modern Side Table

Unusual Calif-Asia Rattan Asian Modern Side Table

By Calif-Asia

Located in Amarillo, TX

This table is part of an amazing set just acquired from the original owner. Super stylish and in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Laminate

19th Century English Oak Side Table with Unusual Twist
19th Century English Oak Side Table with Unusual Twist

19th Century English Oak Side Table with Unusual Twist

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak side table with a beveled edge around the top following down to channeled

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

An Unusual English Arts & Crafts Oak Circular Side Table
An Unusual English Arts & Crafts Oak Circular Side Table

An Unusual English Arts & Crafts Oak Circular Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and unusual English arts and crafts oak circular side table with inset brass top; the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Unusual Pair of Resin and Abalone Round Side Tables
Unusual Pair of Resin and Abalone Round Side Tables

Unusual Pair of Resin and Abalone Round Side Tables

Located in Houston, TX

Striking pair of round side tables. Resin table tops showcase an artful arrangement of abalone

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Abalone, Resin

Unusual Art Deco Side Table With 4 Pull-Out Service Tables
Unusual Art Deco Side Table With 4 Pull-Out Service Tables

Unusual Art Deco Side Table With 4 Pull-Out Service Tables

Located in Troy, MI

This 1930s era French oval side table is made of mahogany and has two open side shelves. Beneath

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Side Table With Driftwood Legs
Rustic Side Table With Driftwood Legs

Rustic Side Table With Driftwood Legs

Located in London, GB

This is a really unusual side table. Three driftwood legs support the artisan rustic top

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Vintage 1940s British Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Elegant and Unusual Small Side Table in Gilt Brass
Elegant and Unusual Small Side Table in Gilt Brass

Elegant and Unusual Small Side Table in Gilt Brass

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain top representing a nest, a butterfly, flowers and fruits, two engraved glass top, three galleries in gilt brass. French work from 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Side Tables

Unusual Restored Czech Cubist Oak Side Table, Czechia, 1910-1919
Unusual Restored Czech Cubist Oak Side Table, Czechia, 1910-1919

Unusual Restored Czech Cubist Oak Side Table, Czechia, 1910-1919

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Unusual restored Czech Cubist oak side table, Czechia, 1910-1919 Completely restored. Revived

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

Unusual Tall Walnut Side Table or Desk, Italy, circa 1790
Unusual Tall Walnut Side Table or Desk, Italy, circa 1790

Unusual Tall Walnut Side Table or Desk, Italy, circa 1790

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual tall walnut side table or desk, Italy, circa 1790. Elegant form with unique detailing

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Restored ArtDeco Brown Walnut Side Table, Czechia - Bohemia, 1930s
Unusual Restored ArtDeco Brown Walnut Side Table, Czechia - Bohemia, 1930s

Unusual Restored ArtDeco Brown Walnut Side Table, Czechia - Bohemia, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Completely restored pair side table Style: Art Deco Source: Czechia (Bohemia) Period: 1930

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Unusual George III Decorative Leather Embossed Side Table, 18th Century
Unusual George III Decorative Leather Embossed Side Table, 18th Century

Unusual George III Decorative Leather Embossed Side Table, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A one off discovery, an original George III side table that is hand embossed in beautiful Mahogany

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

English 1880s Chinese Chippendale Style Briar Side Table with Unusual Top
English 1880s Chinese Chippendale Style Briar Side Table with Unusual Top

English 1880s Chinese Chippendale Style Briar Side Table with Unusual Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Chinese Chippendale style briar wood side table with unusual top and lower shelf from

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Unusual Primitive Cricket Table
Unusual Primitive Cricket Table

Unusual Primitive Cricket Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual primitive cricket table with hand carved base

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Unusual French Lamp Table
Unusual French Lamp Table

Unusual French Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th century French lamp table with a replacement top, 1850 Dimensions 28 inches (71

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Zinc

Unusual Antler Horn Side Table by Anthony Redmile, London, circa 1970
Unusual Antler Horn Side Table by Anthony Redmile, London, circa 1970

Unusual Antler Horn Side Table by Anthony Redmile, London, circa 1970

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A side table by Anthony Redmile, made in London, circa 1970. The leg of the table fashioned from

Category

20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Antler, Glass

Curly Maple Side Table
Curly Maple Side Table

Curly Maple Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful and unusual side table in curly maple. Many design points evoke Tommi Parzinger's work

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual Small Block Table
Unusual Small Block Table

Unusual Small Block Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Small block table with three legs, age cracks, wonderful evenly aged patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Unusual Pair of Hand Painted Scenes, Italian Side Tables with Ormolu
Vintage Unusual Pair of Hand Painted Scenes, Italian Side Tables with Ormolu

Vintage Unusual Pair of Hand Painted Scenes, Italian Side Tables with Ormolu

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unusual, delicate and rare set of two mid century Italian side tables with outstanding hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual Antique Oak Architectural Table
Unusual Antique Oak Architectural Table

Unusual Antique Oak Architectural Table

Located in Benington, Herts

A very unusual and rare quality oak architectural table with carved resin mould decoration dating

Category

Vintage 1920s English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

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Unusual Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of unusual side tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all unusual side tables available were constructed with great care. Unusual side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Unusual side tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small unusual side tables measuring 9 inches across. There have been many well-made unusual side tables over the years, but those made by J. Antony Redmile, Calif-Asia and Grosfeld House are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Unusual Side Tables?

Prices for unusual side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, unusual side tables begin at $450 and can go as high as $23,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,850.

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 Unusual Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.