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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

3 Sided Table

Mid Century Kidney Table

Brown Travertine

Iron Tier Table

Acrylic Table Leg

German Design Wood Tables

Piloti Table

3 Tier Stand

Jesmonite Table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A French Walnut 19th Century Late Neoclassical 3-Leg, 2 Drawer Table

$3,660

French Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 3-Drawer Table, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

in pristine original condition and having a rectangular top with raised gallery edge atop a conforming case with a uniquely shaped apron and three uniquely positioned drawers, the ca...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 3-Drawer Table, mid 18th century

$6,800

Set of 2 Nightstands Side Tables by Alberto Cervero of Spain

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Nightstands Side Tables Made in Spain - Set of 2 Approximate Measurements in Inches 22.75" high 24.5

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Nightstands Side Tables by Alberto Cervero of Spain

$1,695 / set

Set of 3 onyx tables, France, mid-19th century of the twentieth century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of 3 onyx tables, France, mid-19th century of the twentieth century. dimensions : height 47

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Set of 3 onyx tables, France, mid-19th century of the twentieth century

$892 / set

Original Mid Century set of 3 teak nesting tables with colorful Formica surfaces

Located in München, DE

Original 1950s set of three teak side tables. Formica tops with period-typical abstract graphic

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak, Pine

Original Mid Century set of 3 teak nesting tables with colorful Formica surfaces

$1,546 / set

Set of 3 Model 741 Nesting Tables by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1930s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of 3 Swedish Modern ‘Model 741’ nesting tables designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in the

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Model 741 Nesting Tables by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1930s

$3,200 / set

Teak Nesting tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s, Set of 3

By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Nothing less than an Andersen Classic are these nesting tables for CFC Silkeborg. Fits perfectly

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Nesting tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s, Set of 3

$2,070

Brass Three-Tier Circular Side Table with Mirrored Shelves by Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality brass French 1950's 3-tier circular side table with mirrored shelves by Maison

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Brass Three-Tier Circular Side Table with Mirrored Shelves by Maison Bagues

$4,600

Rossana Orlandi Set of 3 Foliae Low Tables by Francesco Messina for Cypraea

By Cypraea, Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

solid wood, solid bronze, lava stone, coral stone, marble, bespoke glass. Set of three low tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Rossana Orlandi Set of 3 Foliae Low Tables by Francesco Messina for Cypraea

$10,887 / set

Maison Charles Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Patinated Brass and Mirror Glass 1960s

By Maison Charles

Located in Tilburg, NL

Maison Charles Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Patinated Brass and Mirror Glass, France, 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Charles Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Patinated Brass and Mirror Glass 1960s

$2,498 / set

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in White Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the unparalleled elegance of the Lily Nesting Tables by R&Y Augousti, a stunning set of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in White Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$13,100 / set

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Black Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Experience the refined allure of the Lily Nesting Tables by R&Y Augousti, where the richness of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Black Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$13,100 / set

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Black Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting the Nymphea Brass Rods Nesting Tables by R&Y Augousti, a captivating set of three that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Black Quartz with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$16,900 / set

Rio Rosewood Sidetable Containing 3 Smaller Sidetables

Located in London, GB

Sidetable containing 3 smaller foldable sidetables. Made by CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s.

Category

20th Century Danish Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rio Rosewood Sidetable Containing 3 Smaller Sidetables

$2,095

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mahogany 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1830 Measures - 28 1/2" x 18 1/4" x 18", 34 3/4" L with leaves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand c1830

$1,160

A French Rustic 3-Leg Joint Stool

Located in Atlanta, GA

the rectangular top having angled canted corners, the legs of natural branches. legs measure 19" by 16.5"

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

A French Rustic 3-Leg Joint Stool

$1,270

19th Century Satin Birch 3 Tier Whatnot

Located in Batley, GB

A mid 19th century whatnot. The shaped shelves are nicely figured satin birch with turned spindle uprights and raised on 4 turned legs with the original casters. The whole disassembl...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satin Birch 3 Tier Whatnot

$1,367

Modern 3 Leg Hi-Polished Nickel Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-polished and Nickel plated. Ball feet and top balls for the glass top. Glass is cut from 3/4" thick glass

Category

1990s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern 3 Leg Hi-Polished Nickel Glass Top

$1,475

Pair Mid Century ‘Harrods’ Chinoiserie 3 Tier Etageres

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1950 Pair Mid Century ‘Harrods’ Chinoiserie 3 Tier Etageres Black and gilt Chinoiserie

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair Mid Century ‘Harrods’ Chinoiserie 3 Tier Etageres

$8,239 / set

Mahogany and Brass 3 Tiers Étagère, circa 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French African mahogany and brass occasional table by Jansen. Brass legs surmonted by finials and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass 3 Tiers Étagère, circa 1940

$1,750

Saint Gobain Glass Coffee Table

By Saint Gobain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Saint Gobain glass cocktail table with six original glass elements. Made in France circa 1930s. 3

Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Saint Gobain Glass Coffee Table

$13,900

3 Tiers Hollywood Regency Gilt Shelves, French, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

shelves unit is like a tall side table. This is a French work, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

3 Tiers Hollywood Regency Gilt Shelves, French, circa 1970

$1,285

Ligne Roset Everywhere 3-Door Sideboard by Christian Werner

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the Everywhere 3-Door Sideboard by Ligne Roset, a stunning addition to any modern home

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Ligne Roset Everywhere 3-Door Sideboard by Christian Werner

$4,466

Set of 3 End-Tables Green, White Marble and Wood 21st Century, Side Table

By French House Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Set of 3 side tables that are stored one under the other, called "Nest Tables" With an

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Set of 3 End-Tables Green, White Marble and Wood 21st Century, Side Table

English Rosewood Small Chest with 3 Drawers on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality English figured rosewood small chest, the top with inlaid stylized silver monogram above two cabinet doors opening to reveal three green stained maple drawers, lined i...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English Rosewood Small Chest with 3 Drawers on Later Stand

$3,250

Vintage Jaycee Furniture Oak Wood English Jacobean 3-Drawer Small Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Jaycee furniture oak wood English Jacobean 3-drawer small chest. Item features solid wood

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Jaycee Furniture Oak Wood English Jacobean 3-Drawer Small Chest

$595

Antique Étagère Italian Mahogany, Boxwood, 3-Tier Whatnot, Victorian, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique étagère. An Italian, ebonized mahogany and boxwood three tier whatnot, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Italian craftsmanship Displays a desi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Étagère Italian Mahogany, Boxwood, 3-Tier Whatnot, Victorian, circa 1900

$2,260

Pair of Italian, Naples, Mahogany 3-Tier Pedestal Cabinets, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of elongated octagonal form the upper two tiers with carved molded edges, the top sections housing drawers, the bottom tiers housing cabinets with doors, raised on flattened bun feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian, Naples, Mahogany 3-Tier Pedestal Cabinets, Mid-19th Century

$11,450 / set

Stone Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stone Mosaic 3-Leg Side Table Stones Have Tones of Orange, Red, Brown, Black & Grey

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Stone Table

$1,250

Victorian Spiral Twist Carved Mahogany 3 Tier Plant Stand Brass Ball Claw Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian spiral twist carved mahogany 3 tier plant stand brass ball and claw feet. Item

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Spiral Twist Carved Mahogany 3 Tier Plant Stand Brass Ball Claw Feet

$750

Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

sofa to create an additional seat or side table. Display your favorite home decor, drinks or simply

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s

$3,212 / set

One Gilded Metal Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lovely French style gilded metal side table with 3 bamboo form crossed legs supporting a glass top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

One Gilded Metal Table

1960 s Italian Bronze Marble Tables

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rochester, NY

tables with sleek tapered legs in the style of Gio Ponti. Beautifully aged patina color to metal

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1960 s Italian Bronze Marble Tables

$2,850

Tony Paul Occasional Tables for Thin Line 1960

By Tony Paul

Located in Pasadena, TX

3 occasional side tables original by Tony Paul. Signature thin metal tripod legs, one is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Tony Paul Occasional Tables for Thin Line 1960

$2,900

Set of Tables on Glass and Brass, 1980’s

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

knobs and pegs. Sofa table : D : 25,2 inch W : 44,8 inch H : 15, 3 inch Side Table : D

Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Tables on Glass and Brass, 1980’s

$1,523

Vintage Set of Side Tables Made of Teak Made in the 1960s

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage set of side tables made of teak made in the 1960s A nice set of 3 side tables. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of Side Tables Made of Teak Made in the 1960s

$826 / set

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Corten Rust Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

Table No. 8 - Stool or side table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Corten Rust Steel

$3,874 / item

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

Table No. 8 - Stool or side table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel

$2,980 / item

Paul Kingma Side Table Set, Holland, 1980

By Paul Kingma

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare and unusual set of 3 side tables designed and made by Paul Kingma, Holland, circa 1980. These

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Concrete, Slate, Metal

Paul Kingma Side Table Set, Holland, 1980

$4,462 / set

Set of Three Nesting Figural Carved Elmwood Chinese Tables White / Red Colours

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful set of 3 side tables in different carved scenes, China 20th century There are

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Set of Three Nesting Figural Carved Elmwood Chinese Tables White / Red Colours

$2,248 / set

Pair 3 Drawer Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair 3 Drawer Side Tables, brass hardware and black glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair 3 Drawer Side Tables

$1,250

Cast Aluminum Blue Grapevine Garden Set Loveseat Chairs Table, 3 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cast aluminum blue grapevine garden set loveseat chairs table - 3 Pc set. Item features (1) small

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Aluminum Blue Grapevine Garden Set Loveseat Chairs Table, 3 Pc Set

$650 / set

Solid walnut side table with 3 drawers

Located in New York, NY

A 3 drawer side table with a solid walnut top from Shanxi China Circa 18th C.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tables

Materials

Walnut

Solid walnut side table with 3 drawers

$4,500

Pair French Brass 3-Tier Side Tables

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of French 3-tier brass side tables with dark mirrored glass inset tops. Nice detail to brass.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair French Brass 3-Tier Side Tables

$4,200

A Set of 3 Nesting Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

A set of 3 nesting side tables, the round tops with rosewood cross banding having contrasting black

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Birch, Oak

A Set of 3 Nesting Side Tables

$2,400

Set of 3 Milo Baughman side tables

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of 3 tables with cross shaped cross shaped supports, finishing in dark brown finish

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Milo Baughman side tables

$2,500

End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Italian Style Center End Side Table 3

Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER

$1,695

Elegant Oval Brass Glass 3 Tiered Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautifully designed side or end table having 3 levels of oval glass surfaces and lovely brass

Category

1990s North American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Oval Brass Glass 3 Tiered Side Table

$1,150

3 Travertine Coffee or Side Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 Travertine coffee or side tables with matching travertine base. In original condition with

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

3 Travertine Coffee or Side Tables

$2,450 / set

Moroccan Wood Veneer Side Tables, 3

Located in Astoria, NY

Moroccan set of three diminutive side tables with wood veneer, can be assembled to form round side

Category

Mid-20th Century International Style Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Wood Veneer Side Tables, 3

$2,350

3 Marc Bankowsky Style White Plaster Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

The tables are cast fiberglass with a white mate plaster coating, circa 1970s. Very unique look. 3

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

3 Marc Bankowsky Style White Plaster Side Table

$2,500 / item

Center End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Center End Side Occasional Table 3-Tier

Category

Vintage 1980s Biedermeier End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Center End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER

$2,895

Set of 3 Rattan Nesting Side Tables

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A wonderful set of 3 Rattan nesting tables with inset glass table tops. The Rattan used for these

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Rattan, Wicker

Set of 3 Rattan Nesting Side Tables

$1,795

Lobel Originals 3-Tiered Side Table in Exotic Snakeskin 2022

By Lobel Originals, Evan Lobel

Located in New York, NY

Round 3-tier side table covered in yellow, pink and gray snake skin on brass castors by Evan Lobel

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Lobel Originals 3-Tiered Side Table in Exotic Snakeskin 2022

$8,500

John Keal Biomorphic 3 Tier Side Table for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

side table was one of several boomerang-inspired tables. It features three biomorphic tiers sitting on

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

John Keal Biomorphic 3 Tier Side Table for Brown Saltman

$2,200

3 Way Adjustable Coffee, Side Table, France, 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

3 way adjustable coffee - side table France circa 1960 Carved oak table with adjustable base

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

3 Way Adjustable Coffee, Side Table, France, 1960

$5,200

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Table Bedside with 3 Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This Swedish style three drawer hand painted neutral toned bedside table has been constructed from

Category

Early 2000s Scandinavian Gustavian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Table Bedside with 3 Drawers

$600

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3 Sided Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 3 sided table for your home. Each 3 sided table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a 3 sided table, we have 42264 options in-stock, while there are 6978 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 3 sided 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 3 sided table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 3 sided table over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 3 Sided Table?

Prices for a 3 sided table start at $1 and top out at $1,000,000,000 with the average selling for $2,305.

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 3 Sided Table

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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.

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