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What is the small table in the living room called?

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What is the small table in the living room called?
The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables

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Iron

Delphi Hexagonal with Glass Top Nightstand
Located in Milan, IT
Delphi hexagonal brown nightstand features a dark walnut structure with a fumé glass top and an intermediate shelf covered in leather. Equipped with a lower drawer front in leather, ...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Wood

Newly Refinished - Andre Bus “Silhouette" Sculptural Side Table for Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Top This sculptural Mid-Century Modern side table showcases the elegant, flowing lines that made the Silhouette line so visually distinctive in the 1960s. Crafted from walnut, the base features gracefully curved supports that create an airy, architectural presence while remaining solid and well-balanced. The original round glass top sits neatly within the frame, allowing the sculptural form of the base to remain the focal point. Subtle brass detailing at the center adds a refined accent that complements the warm wood tones. Expertly refinished, the table retains its original design integrity while presenting beautifully for contemporary interiors. Fun Historical Fact: Lane’s Silhouette...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Japanese Antique Brutalist Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese Brutalist side table. It is composed of materials that were originally used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), and it possesses a truly one-of-a-kind, scu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Brutalist Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Italian Rustic Country Tuscany Wood Night Stands Bed or Side Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with top drawer, central drawer and brass handles and closure.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Side Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Organic Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Side or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome studio made walnut burl side table. It features a thick cut of walnut with beautiful graining. A truly one of a kind piece.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

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