What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

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

What 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.

Blue Side Table

Semi Precious Stone Furniture

End Tables Powder Coated Steel

Hand Carved Mexican Table

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Side Tables

Continental Scrubbed Pine Side Table with Blue Painted Legs

$1,000

Rails 550 Functional Sculpture Lacquered Side Table - Deep Blue

By Gwendoline Porte

Located in London, GB

hexagon, or separated to become a stool, chair, coffee table, or side table. They can be accessorized with

Category

2010s English Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rails 550 Functional Sculpture Lacquered Side Table - Deep Blue

$2,779 / item

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Blue Opal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Two-tier ceramic cloud side table & stool in Blue Opal. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Blue Opal by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

TBT 02 Side Table

By Nima Abili

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed and made by Nima Abili in Los Angeles this handcrafted table is cladded with ocean blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

TBT 02 Side Table

$5,600 / item

Ciocio Hand Blown Glass Side Table in Mountain Blue Color with Grey Oak

By Ocrum

Located in White Plains, NY

Ciocio is a side table inspired by the natural shaping force of water. Resembling a small river

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Walnut

Ciocio Hand Blown Glass Side Table in Mountain Blue Color with Grey Oak

$1,860 / item

Antique Gilt Tooled Blue Faux Leather Side Table, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Victorian gilt tooled blue faux leather side table in the form of a stack of four books raised on a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Paper

Antique Gilt Tooled Blue Faux Leather Side Table, circa 1880

$3,500

Contemporary Side Table Ash Glazed with Blue Resin on Powder Coated Steel Base

Located in Brighton, GB

This round side table features English Ash encased and glazed with blue resin. The high gloss resin

Category

2010s British Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Side Table Ash Glazed with Blue Resin on Powder Coated Steel Base

$1,782 / item

Low Side Table, Pierre Castignola, Blue, White and Yellow Plastic

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Copytopia low side table incorporate for the second time the use of colors and children sized plastic chair

Category

2010s Dutch Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Low Side Table, Pierre Castignola, Blue, White and Yellow Plastic

$1,128

Duotone Diamond Side Table, Brass Frame / Clear Glass / Blue Mosaic

By Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming 1

Located in St. Augustine, FL

Made to order. Please allow six weeks for production. Brass frame / Clear glass / Blue mosaic

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Duotone Diamond Side Table, Brass Frame / Clear Glass / Blue Mosaic

$3,570 / item

Vintage Bird in Flight Round Side Table - Natural and Navy Blue

Located in Munster, IN

Fanciful and endearing, this vintage accent table is a one-of-a-kind beauty. Delicate birds in

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bird in Flight Round Side Table - Natural and Navy Blue

$910

19th Century Mosaic Tiles Side Table

Located in Orlando, FL

history. Table measures approximately 20" from side to side, and 20" in height. Other similar side tables

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

19th Century Mosaic Tiles Side Table

$999

Contemporary Round Folding Side Table with Blue Glass and White Finish

By objektN

Located in Weinheim, DE

furniture which can be a side table as well as a low table or an object. Special attention was paid to

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Round Folding Side Table with Blue Glass and White Finish

$3,900 / item

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Speckled Blue Gray by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in speckled blue gray. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Speckled Blue Gray by BZIPPY

$3,445 / item

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Blue Opal by Bzippy

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic Hex side table in blue opal. Made to order. Bzippy ceramic goods are one-of-a

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Blue Opal by Bzippy

$3,794 / item

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Double Tier Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Pams Blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Piani Side Table Steel Blue, by Patricia Urquiola for Editions Milano

By Editions Milano, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Milan, IT

A collection of little furniture where cane is interpreted in an innovate way.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Piani Side Table Steel Blue, by Patricia Urquiola for Editions Milano

$1,072 / item

18th Century Canton Blue White Porcelain Strainer as Custom Oval Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century canton blue & white porcelain strainer as custom made oval side table with brass legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Canton Blue White Porcelain Strainer as Custom Oval Side Table

$2,150

Contemporary 21st Century Palladium Zero Side Table by Spinzi in Electric Blue

By Spinzi

Located in Milan, IT

Palladium Zero is a new take on Spinzi’s iconic side table, designed as part of RE • SET, the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Contemporary 21st Century Palladium Zero Side Table by Spinzi in Electric Blue

$1,247

Probber Blue White Terrazzo, Mahogany Tripod Legs and Brass Hexagon Side Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in Houston, TX

shaped top with brass inlay, on splayed tripod mahogany legs side / end or occasional table. This iconic

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Probber Blue White Terrazzo, Mahogany Tripod Legs and Brass Hexagon Side Table

$2,970

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Rusty Blue Shino. Made to order. Bzippy ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Triple Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

$3,794 / item

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Double Tier Ceramic Hex side table in rusty blue Shino. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Pam s Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Pam's Blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Pam s Blue by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Mottled Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Mottled Blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Mottled Blue by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Pams Blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Pams Blue. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Pams Blue by BZIPPY

$3,445 / item

Late 20th Century Pair of Squared Blue Murano Art Glass Brass Side Tables

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

Pair of stunning side tables / night stands with an iridescent blue w/ gold shades Murano Art Glass

Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Pair of Squared Blue Murano Art Glass Brass Side Tables

$11,283 / set

Blue and Ivory Terrazzo with Inlaid Brass Top Mahogany Tripod Legs Side Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in Houston, TX

Probber tripod side table design was produced with a cream background with a light blue terrazzo top and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Blue and Ivory Terrazzo with Inlaid Brass Top Mahogany Tripod Legs Side Table

$2,970

Pair of Probber Blue, White, Brown and Gold Terrazzo Mahogany Tripod Side Tables

By Harvey Probber

Located in Houston, TX

table design was produced with a cream background with a light blue terrazzo top and medium brown

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Probber Blue, White, Brown and Gold Terrazzo Mahogany Tripod Side Tables

$5,840 / set

Off-White Rounds Hand-Carved Side Table, Rabat

Located in Orlando, FL

Rare find ! 100% hand-painted Moroccan round shape side table. Great handcraftsmanship throughout

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Off-White Rounds Hand-Carved Side Table, Rabat

$869

Blue Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

Located in Orlando, FL

Rare find! 100% hand-painted Moroccan octagonal shape side table. Great handcraftsmanship

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Blue Octagonal Hand-Painted Table, Marrakech

$798

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Rusty Blue Shino. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Rusty Blue Shino by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Moroccan Aged Cedar Wood Side Table, Dark Turquoise

Located in Orlando, FL

This is a beautiful Moroccan side table made of aged cedar wood, and painted in a rare dark

Category

Early 2000s Moroccan Side Tables

Moroccan Aged Cedar Wood Side Table, Dark Turquoise

$499

Italian Side Table with Ceramic Seahorse Base, 1960s

Located in London, GB

Quirky Italian side table with sculptural ceramic base in the shape of seahorses and a glass top

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Italian Side Table with Ceramic Seahorse Base, 1960s

$2,193

Ash Low Table in Rich Blue

By Matthew Philip Williams

Located in Portland, OR

box of wine. Use as a nightstand at your bedside, an end table, a side table, a coaster for a more

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Maple

Ash Low Table in Rich Blue

$245 / item

Pair of Malachite Circular Side Tables on Bronze Frames

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Two re-newed malachite composition topped circular side tables, each supported by a hand-forged

Category

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

Materials

Composition, Malachite, Bronze

Pair of Malachite Circular Side Tables on Bronze Frames

$2,939

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in almost teal. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

$3,445 / item

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Gloss Mint by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Triple tier ceramic hex side table in Gloss Mint. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Hex Side Table in Gloss Mint by BZIPPY

$3,445 / item

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Ceramic ledge side table & stool in almost teal. Ledge drop: 2.5 in. Made to order. BZIPPY

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Acai Matte by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Ceramic Ledge Side Table & Stool in Acai Matte. Ledge drop: 2.5 in. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Acai Matte by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Italian Contemporary Palladium Zero Side Table by Spinzi, Limited Summer Edition

By Spinzi

Located in Milan, IT

Palladium Zero is a new take on Spinzi’s iconic side table, designed as part of RE • SET, the

Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Contemporary Palladium Zero Side Table by Spinzi, Limited Summer Edition

$1,781

Post-Modern Pigmented Glass Taboo Side Table by Draga Aurel

By Draga Aurel, Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

side table, a unique mid-century modern furniture design that takes you back to fashion designers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Pigmented Glass Taboo Side Table by Draga Aurel

$4,870 / item

Twisted Castle Ceramic Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Twisted Castle Ceramic side table in Almost Teal. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Twisted Castle Ceramic Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

$3,779 / item

Blue Rocky Side by Charles Kalpakian for La Chance

By Charles Kalpakian

Located in FR

Rocky is a sculptural piece. It can be used as a console or a credenza, but will also accommodate books and objects to become the most graphic display or bookshelf. Designer Charles...

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Blue Rocky Side by Charles Kalpakian for La Chance

$1,835 / item

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Double Tier Ceramic Hexagon Side Table & Stool in Almost Teal. Made to Order. BZIPPY ceramic

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Blue Mirrored Table from UK

By Rowley Gallery

Located in London, GB

1930's to 50's blue mirrored table attributed to rowley

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Side Tables

Blue Mirrored Table from UK

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY. Made to order. BZIPPY

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Almost Teal by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Brand New Driade Round Glass Cuginetto Side Table by Enzo Mari, Italy

By Enzo Mari, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very lucidly, Enzo Mari decided to realize this tables collection with transparent crystal tops in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brand New Driade Round Glass Cuginetto Side Table by Enzo Mari, Italy

$460 / item

Modern Dark Matter Custom Colors Side Table Small by Studio S II Cast Gypsum

Located in madrid, ES

Cast gypsum, custom pigment, sealant. Dark matter side table For sound to exist, vibrations of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Modern Dark Matter Custom Colors Side Table Small by Studio S II Cast Gypsum

$4,275

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Tavern Table

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Beautiful 19th century Swedish Gustavian period blue painted tavern table. The table retains a lot

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Side Tables

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Tavern Table

$2,450

21st Century Belmer Side Table in CNC Machine-Shaped Solid Wood by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic, JCP UNIVERSE

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

alien organism, coming from a galaxy where everything is yet to be discovered." Belmer Side table with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Belmer Side Table in CNC Machine-Shaped Solid Wood by Matteo Cibic

$14,400 / item

24" Blue / White Moroccan Mosaic Table - CR4

Located in Orlando, FL

100 % glazed round. White and blue Moroccan mosaic table measuring approximately 24″ in diameter

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

24" Blue / White Moroccan Mosaic Table - CR4

$949

Garden Stools Pair of Blue Chinese Glazed CeramicSide Tables Drink Tables

Located in Monterey, CA

custom glass top for the tables, so they can be used as drink tables or side tables with a flat surface

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Garden Stools Pair of Blue Chinese Glazed CeramicSide Tables Drink Tables

$3,800 / set

A Single Drawer Painted Blue And White Table

Located in New York, NY

A single drawer painted blue and white table with faux marble painted top, the shapely frieze

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Single Drawer Painted Blue And White Table

$48,000

Pair of Art Deco Cubist Design Blue Lacquered Oak Bedside Tables / Lamp Tables

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Pair of Art Deco Cubist design blue lacquered oak bedside tables / lamp tables Price is for pair

Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Art Deco Cubist Design Blue Lacquered Oak Bedside Tables / Lamp Tables

$2,330 / set

Blue / White Moroccan Mosaic Table, Choice of Base Height

Located in Orlando, FL

100 % glazed. Round Moroccan mosaic table measuring approximately 24" in diameter, with blue and

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Materials

Cement

Blue / White Moroccan Mosaic Table, Choice of Base Height

$949

Modern Classic Blue Ceramic Atomic Table Stone by Masquespacio

By Masquespacio

Located in New York, NY

As its name by itself defines this collection of tables and stools looks like being made by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Modern Classic Blue Ceramic Atomic Table Stone by Masquespacio

$4,070 / item

Antique Swedish Tilt-Top Table in Dalarna Blue, circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Swedish tilt-top table in famous Dalarna blue from the historical Dalarna province, circa

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Tilt-Top Table in Dalarna Blue, circa 1830

$1,750

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Blue Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic blue side table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every blue side table was constructed with great care. Find 241 options for an antique or vintage blue side table now, or shop our selection of 259 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a blue side table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right blue side table, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one blue side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sebastian Scherer, Andrianna Shamaris and ClassiCon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Blue Side Table?

The average selling price for a blue side table at 1stDibs is $2,474, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $124,500 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 Blue Side Table

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