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.

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.

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.

Blue Side Table

Semi Precious Stone Furniture

End Tables Powder Coated Steel

Hand Carved Mexican Table

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Blue Zen Side Table by Tura Atelier

$5,700 / item

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

$995

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

$995

Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares Things

By squares things

Located in London, London

SPACE side table designed by squares & things in Electric Blue features a flat-pack design with a simple

Category

2010s British Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Electric Blue Space Side Table / Stool by Squares Things

$642 / item

SLAB Light Blue Textured Side Table With Glass Top

By Jordan Keaney

Located in London, GB

Jordan Keaney Studio is focused on bringing COLOUR and TEXTURE to your space. This side table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Metal

SLAB Light Blue Textured Side Table With Glass Top

$7,051 / item

Customizable Two-Toned Blue Cube Side Table by Llot Llov

By LLOT LLOV

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bright-blue floating cube is versatile — it can be used as a side table in big rooms, a coffee

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Customizable Two-Toned Blue Cube Side Table by Llot Llov

$2,490 / item

Blue Cyan Anodized Aluminum Side Table / Plinth by Antoni Pallejà

By Antoni Pallejà x Sivasdescalzo

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural Cyan Anodized Aluminum Side Table / Plinth by Antoni Pallejà Studio This striking cyan

Category

2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Blue Cyan Anodized Aluminum Side Table / Plinth by Antoni Pallejà

$5,422 Sale Price

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Postmodern Blue Metal and Glass Side Table, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern side table with heavy base and glass tabletop. The round tabletop is made of glass and

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Blue Metal and Glass Side Table, 1980s

$1,196

Santambrogio Milano Architectural Blue Glass Side Tables - 2022 - a Pair

By Carlo Santambrogio

Located in Miami, FL

From the renowned glass architectural firm Santambrogio Milano, this pair of blue glass side tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Santambrogio Milano Architectural Blue Glass Side Tables - 2022 - a Pair

$4,518 / set

Quadro Side Table More, Inspired by Grid System, Blue

By Yet Design Studio

Located in Istanbul, 34

boundless potential to adapt to your ever-changing needs. Whether you use it as a side table, stool or a

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Paint

Quadro Side Table More, Inspired by Grid System, Blue

$1,650 / item

Blue and White Round Modern Side Tables

Located in Greenwich, CT

Our stiletto cocktail side tables are lacquered in white and navy blue. Together or apart they add

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Blue and White Round Modern Side Tables

$3,800 / set

Star Axis Side Table in Blue Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz

By Neal Aronowitz

Located in Portland, OR

This modern, minimalist side table by award-winning artist/designer Neal Aronowitz is a powerful

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Star Axis Side Table in Blue Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz

$6,700

ClassiCon Pli High Side Table in Blue by Victoria Wilmotte

By Victoria Wilmotte

Located in New York, NY

which provides the stainless steel with either a green, blue, bronze or black shimmer. The side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

ClassiCon Pli High Side Table in Blue by Victoria Wilmotte

$3,555 / item

Carved Walnut Cobalt Blue Glass Side Table, USA 1960 s

Located in New York, NY

A solid carved walnut end table, the rough-hewn planks frame a stylized fist, its top is a thick

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Carved Walnut Cobalt Blue Glass Side Table, USA 1960 s

$3,000

Side table. One-of-a-kind side table, hand crafted, blue white organic form.

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

This one-of-a-kind 55cm tall side table is handcrafted in pigmented scagliola, featuring an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Jute, Resin, Fiberglass, Scagliola

Side table. One-of-a-kind side table, hand crafted, blue white organic form.

$2,488

Postmodern Square Blue End Side Drink Table Memphis Style, Small

By Memphis Group, Marco Zanini

Located in New York, NY

A cool, chic, small royal blue side/end/drinks table, Postmodern period, Memphis style, after

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Postmodern Square Blue End Side Drink Table Memphis Style, Small

$1,450

Handmade Blue Glazed Ceramic Side Table Oak Tabletop

Located in Braga, PT

This handcrafted side table combines a sculptural ceramic base with a solid oak top, balancing

Category

2010s Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak

Handmade Blue Glazed Ceramic Side Table Oak Tabletop

$957 / item

Contemporary Blue Stucco Marble Spanish Square Side Table

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Side table handmade in stucco marble. Contains wheels at the bottom.This is a Unique piece and it

Category

2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Blue Stucco Marble Spanish Square Side Table

$4,129

Minimalist Quinn Blue Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO

Located in Geneve, CH

Quinn Blue Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO Dimensions: D 43 x 43 x H 55 cm. Materials: Blue onyx and

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Minimalist Quinn Blue Onyx Side Table by RAFFINATO

$7,109 / item

Side table Alessia, Constellation 1, Lunar Blue/gold

By EJE Design

Located in VALENCE, FR

side table is sold without the top, allowing you to create a custom top with your preferred dimensions

Category

2010s French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Gold Plate

Side table Alessia, Constellation 1, Lunar Blue/gold

$4,559 / item

Helpyourself Side Table in Light Blue Recyclable Polyethylene by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Qeeboo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

table and side table. “The Helpyourselfs is a family of charming geniuses who watch over the happiness

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Helpyourself Side Table in Light Blue Recyclable Polyethylene by Philippe Starck

$438

Low Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The Malta collection is composed of three side tables with soft lines and curves, inspired by the

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Low Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

$3,920 / item

Tall Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The Malta collection is composed of three side tables with soft lines and curves, inspired by the

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Tall Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

$3,620 / item

Medium Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The Malta collection is composed of three side tables with soft lines and curves, inspired by the

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Resin Side Table in Blue Gradient by Paola Valle

$3,720 / item

Side table Adelma, lignes 1, lunar blue/gold

By EJE Design

Located in VALENCE, FR

this exquisite side table / bed side table from Eje-Design become a part of your home, transforming

Category

2010s French Side Tables

Materials

Gold Plate

Side table Adelma, lignes 1, lunar blue/gold

$5,002 / item

Piyon Ultramarine Blue Lacquer Side Table by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

Inspired by the classical forms of chess pieces, the Piyon Side Table by Hermhaus is a sculptural

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Piyon Ultramarine Blue Lacquer Side Table by Hermhaus

$2,683 / item

Sky Blue Hera Side Table by Studio Mohs

Located in Geneve, CH

Sky Blue Hera Side Table by Studio Mohs Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm Materials: Marble. The

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Sky Blue Hera Side Table by Studio Mohs

$5,601 / item

Early Blue Stone Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Blue Stone Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800. Solid oak base with a thick blue stone top

Category

Antique Early 1800s Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Early Blue Stone Side Table From Italy, Circa 1800

$5,600

Faux Bamboo Side Bedside Table in Lacquer Painted Blue Finish

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This bamboo style side table features one drawer and one bottom shelf. This very sturdy solid wood

Category

Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Side Bedside Table in Lacquer Painted Blue Finish

$580 Sale Price / item

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Cedric Hartman Side Table with Blue Granite Top

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cedric Hartman mixed metal and granite side table, circa.1970s, USA. The round striking blue

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Copper

Cedric Hartman Side Table with Blue Granite Top

$6,500 / item

Ceramic Circle Side Table Light Blue Color Butterflies Hand Painted Majolica

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

filling this side table with blue butterflies, creating an effect of overlap and depth. The glazed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Ceramic Circle Side Table Light Blue Color Butterflies Hand Painted Majolica

$4,667 / item

Undertow Side Table

By Micah Rosenblatt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Undertow Side Table is a compact steel and glass side table. Finished in textured blue/green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Undertow Side Table

$2,700 / item

ClassiCon Sol Royal Blue Glass Side Table Designed by Ortega Guijarro

Located in New York, NY

the Sol side table, the Spanish designer duo Ortega-Guijarro have created a design with an impressive

Category

2010s German Side Tables

Materials

Glass

ClassiCon Sol Royal Blue Glass Side Table Designed by Ortega Guijarro

$2,590 / item

Vintage Coastal Pale Blue Lacquered Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage coastal side tables features a chic, lacquered pencil reed design that brings

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Reed

Vintage Coastal Pale Blue Lacquered Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

$2,550 / set

Sah Ultramarine Blue Lacquer Side Table by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

dazzles with its gracefulness while providing a practical surface. When placed side by side, they resemble

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Sah Ultramarine Blue Lacquer Side Table by Hermhaus

$2,456 / item

Established Sons Delta Ceramic Side Table in Blue by Barber Osgerby

By Established Sons, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

Located in London, GB

The design of this versatile side table derives from the observation that a triangular shape fits

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Established Sons Delta Ceramic Side Table in Blue by Barber Osgerby

$2,716 / item

Powder Blue Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

Located in Geneve, CH

Powder Blue Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners Dimensions: D 38,5 x W 42,5 x H 60,5 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Powder Blue Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

$981 / item

Powder Blue Together Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

Located in Geneve, CH

Powder Blue Together Side Table by Favaretto&Partners Dimensions: D 40 x W 66 x H 68 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Powder Blue Together Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

$1,472 / item

Set of 2 Blue Fringe Side Table / Nightstand, Made in France

By Benoît Convers

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of 2 x Blue Fringe Side Table / Nightstands This side table is endowed with long, silky fleece. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Blue Fringe Side Table / Nightstand, Made in France

$3,816 / set

Bronze Side Table with Round Blue Agathe Top

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Ballard, CA

A hand-sculpted and forged bronze tripod cocktail table with a circular stone top, it is fastened

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Bronze Side Table with Round Blue Agathe Top

$5,785 / item

Plump Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Side Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 27 x L 27" x W 27" A continuation of the

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Plump Side Table in Aegean Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

$14,600

Modern Plump Side Table Bold Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Side Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 27 x L 27" x W 27" A continuation of the

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Modern Plump Side Table Bold Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran

$14,600

Alwa Two Blue Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Alwa two blue black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass; powder

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa Two Blue Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,063 / item

Alwa Two Blue Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Alwa two blue black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm Materials: casted glass; powder

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa Two Blue Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,063 / item

ClassiCon Diana B Side Table in Light Blue by Konstantin Grcic

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in New York, NY

Side table? Lectern? Notebook Stand? Reference library? Konstantin Grcic‘s new series of sheet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Diana B Side Table in Light Blue by Konstantin Grcic

$1,049 / item

Antique French Blue Painted Pine Side Table/Desk, Early 20Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

VINTAGE TABLE WITH DRAWER A fairly chunky silhouette with square tapered legs united by an H

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Blue Painted Pine Side Table/Desk, Early 20Th Century

$525

Sabine Marcelis Oval Side Table, Light Blue Cast Resin, Rotterdam, 2019

By Sabine Marcelis

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sabine Marcelis Oval side table Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced for SIDE GALLERY

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Sabine Marcelis Oval Side Table, Light Blue Cast Resin, Rotterdam, 2019

$9,814

Blue Bar Vintage Side Table in Clay and Glass

By Andreas Berlin

Located in Paris, IDF

"Blue Bar" Side table made by German designer Andreas Berlin One-off piece signed by the

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Clay

Blue Bar Vintage Side Table in Clay and Glass

$4,984

Verner Panton Barboy Side Table and Storage Cabinet in Blue for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Barboy' side table and storage cabinet in blue for Verpan. Verner Panton was one

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton Barboy Side Table and Storage Cabinet in Blue for Verpan

$1,201 / item

ClassiCon Bell Side Tables in Montana Blue by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

and contrasting materials, the side table adds a distinctive touch to domestic interiors. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

ClassiCon Bell Side Tables in Montana Blue by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

$3,792 Sale Price

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Echo Side Table I in Aegean Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Echo I Side Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 18" x Surface Diameter 14" x Total

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Echo Side Table I in Aegean Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran

$8,500 / item

Contemporary Handmade Blue White Orange Ceramic Side Table

By Superpoly

Located in Copenhagen, DK

For their solo exhibition "Postcard" at Etage Projects, Superpoly crafted all the material in their workshop together. Metal and painted wood, ceramics and tinted textiles have all b...

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Handmade Blue White Orange Ceramic Side Table

$5,147 Sale Price

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Chroma (Tanzanite Blue) a Side Table by Jason Robinson

By Jason Robinson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chroma (Tanzanite Blue) is the second in Jason's series of colour-inspired tables. This piece is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Chroma (Tanzanite Blue) a Side Table by Jason Robinson

$2,030

Sky Blue Marble Ola Side Table by Studio Mohs

Located in Geneve, CH

Sky Blue Marble Ola Side Table by Studio Mohs Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Marble

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Sky Blue Marble Ola Side Table by Studio Mohs

$4,679 / item

L, Side Table, Contemporary Design, Deep Green, Functional Sculpture, Side Table

By Tellurico

Located in Eindhoven, NL

was launched in November 2020 and is composed of three sides tables: S, M, and L. The object is part

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Composition

L, Side Table, Contemporary Design, Deep Green, Functional Sculpture, Side Table

$2,478 Sale Price / item

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Plump Side Table in Custom Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Side Table in Custom Blue by Ian Cochran This side table is a continuation of the Plump

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Plump Side Table in Custom Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

$14,600

Echo Side Table I in Bold Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Echo side table I by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid resin W 20" x H 18" x D/L 20" W 50.8 x H 45.7 x

Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Echo Side Table I in Bold Blue, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

$8,500 / item

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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 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?
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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.
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.
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.

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