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.

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

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine

Volcanic Shades I - Sten Studio - Lava stone and blue calcite

$7,500 / item

Volcanic Shades II - Sten Studio - Lava stone and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Lava stone and blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool Through an abstract

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

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Stone, Onyx, Travertine

Volcanic Shades II - Sten Studio - Lava stone and blue calcite

$7,500 / item

Volcanic Shades V - Sten Studio - Lava stone and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Lava stone and pineapple onyx Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool Through an

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2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine

Volcanic Shades V - Sten Studio - Lava stone and blue calcite

$7,500 / item

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Plexiglass Table with a Black Slate Top

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic clear square 16 inch plexiglass box with a textured black slate top. Fabulous combination, its simplicity is beautiful and very durable and functional. Unnoticed slught ma...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Plexiglass Table with a Black Slate Top

$995

Mid Century Tile Tilt Top Table With Heavy Iron Base Indoor Outdoor Italy C1948

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic and rare to find a beautiful tile top table with a locking tilt mechanism. Fabulous

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Tile Tilt Top Table With Heavy Iron Base Indoor Outdoor Italy C1948

$1,690

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Blue Iris Lamp-Stand with Classic Decor

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Style Blue Iris

Category

2010s Italian Other Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Blue Iris Lamp-Stand with Classic Decor

$2,915 / item

French round sidetable in oak with blue top and beautiful patina, ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / rustic round side table / oak / rustic / mid-century Very beautiful antique French

Category

Antique 1850s French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

French round sidetable in oak with blue top and beautiful patina, ca. 1850

$1,425

Volcanic Shades of Marble I - Sten Studio - Golden calaccata and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Golden calacatta marble and blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool While

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Volcanic Shades of Marble I - Sten Studio - Golden calaccata and blue calcite

$8,500 / item

Volcanic Shades of marble II - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Golden Calacatta marble and blue calcite For indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Volcanic Shades of marble II - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

$8,500 / item

Volcanic Shades of Marble IV - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Golden Calacatta marble and blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool While

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Volcanic Shades of Marble IV - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

$8,500 / item

Volcanic Shades of marble III - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Golden Calacatta marble and blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool While

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Volcanic Shades of marble III - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

$8,500 / item

Volcanic Shades of Marble V - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Golden Calacatta marble and blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Side table / Stool While

Category

2010s Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Volcanic Shades of Marble V - Sten Studio - Golden calacatta and blue calcite

$8,500 / item

Round White Marble Top with Blue Pattern and Natural Oak SideTable by Lebanto

Located in Geneve, CH

Azul Macaubas and Oak Sherman Side Table by Lebanto Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 39 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Round White Marble Top with Blue Pattern and Natural Oak SideTable by Lebanto

$3,605 / item

Rey Stool in Slate Blue Water Based Lacquered Beech, by Bruno Rey for Hay

By Bruno Rey

Located in Dubai, AE

contemporary lifestyle requirements. Frame: beech water-based lacquered slate blue Glider: standard glider

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rey Stool in Slate Blue Water Based Lacquered Beech, by Bruno Rey for Hay

$809 / item

DS-615 Customizable Hand-Stitched Leather and Brass Coffee Table by De Sede

By Mario Ferrarini, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Coffee table DS-615/91A by De Sede. As leather experts, it is our great passion to experiment with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

DS-615 Customizable Hand-Stitched Leather and Brass Coffee Table by De Sede

From $2,808 / item

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Hervé Van der Straeten, Ralph Pucci Gieridon Sylvestre Table in Bronze, Wood

By Herve Van Der Straeten, Ralph Pucci

Located in Miami, FL

single Ralph Pucci "Sylvestre" bronze and blue lacquered wood side table by Hervé Van der Straeten

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hervé Van der Straeten, Ralph Pucci Gieridon Sylvestre Table in Bronze, Wood

$18,000 / item

NEW PRICE - SPECIAL OFFER Contemporary Lacquer Sellette by Herve Langlais

Located in Paris, FR

"Rythme" lacquer sellette by Hervé Langlais. Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Architecture in Rouen. He collaborated with Paul Andreu for over fifteen years, w...

Category

2010s French Side Tables

Materials

Marble

NEW PRICE - SPECIAL OFFER Contemporary Lacquer Sellette by Herve Langlais

$4,045

Rainbow Drumstick With Drawers by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

modern twist. Made with lightweight material, the table is easy to move around. It can be tailor-made

Category

2010s Indian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Rainbow Drumstick With Drawers by Hatsu

$1,523 / item

Facet Cabinet High, Spinach Green, ABS by Stefan Scholten for Hay

By HAY

Located in Dubai, AE

in the bedroom and side table in the sitting room to a stationery organizer in the home office. Made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Facet Cabinet High, Spinach Green, ABS by Stefan Scholten for Hay

$315 / item

Contemporary Azul Macaubas Marble Base, Small, 15w Wireless Charger

By Andrea Barra, [1+2=8]

Located in Milano, IT

wonderfully fits on any table or bedside table, or everywhere you imagine. Designed and manufactured in

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Azul Macaubas Marble Base, Small, 15w Wireless Charger

$273 / item

Low Black Marquina Marble Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

. Materials: black marquina marble, light blue metal tray The salute table exists in 3 sizes, 4 different

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Low Black Marquina Marble Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner

$4,366 / item

Low White Marble Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

: Pele de Tigre marble, light blue metal tray The salute table exists in 3 sizes, 4 different marble

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Low White Marble Contemporary Guéridon, Sebastian Herkner

$4,188 / item

Ninfea Green Coffee Table Green Iridescent Iron Base Handmade by Cupioli Italy

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

the "Water Lily" coffee table is inspired by the lightness and natural elegance of the aquatic flower from which it takes its name. The top, handcrafted with the refined scagliola te...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ninfea Green Coffee Table Green Iridescent Iron Base Handmade by Cupioli Italy

$1,689

Ninfea Coffee Table Light Blue Base Iridescent Iron Handmade by Cupioli Italy

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

the "Water Lily" coffee table is inspired by the lightness and natural elegance of the aquatic flower from which it takes its name. The top, handcrafted with the refined scagliola te...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ninfea Coffee Table Light Blue Base Iridescent Iron Handmade by Cupioli Italy

$1,689

Nor Circle 80 Satin Glass, Sebastian Scherer

By Sebastian Scherer

Located in Geneve, CH

Nor circle 80 satin glass, sebastian scherer Dimensions: ø 80 x 40 cm Materials: Satin Glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer aft...

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Nor Circle 80 Satin Glass, Sebastian Scherer

$3,016 / item

Fade Drum, Indigo Cement by Fernando Mastrangelo

By Fernando Mastrangelo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An exploration in the softness and subtly of the materials, the made-to-order drum has a hollow cavity and is cast entirely from hand-dyed cement. Poured in individual hand-dyed laye...

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Cement

Fade Drum, Indigo Cement by Fernando Mastrangelo

$6,000 / item

"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Milano, IT

The Leopoldo coffee table, designed in the 1990s by Antonio Citterio and Glen Löw for Kartell, is a perfect combination of minimalism and technical innovation. Characterized by an es...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s

$1,534

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Stand with Chinoiserie

Located in Palm Beach, FL

over a case with an alluring blue finish decorated with chinoiserie and brass ormolu.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Stand with Chinoiserie

$5,800

Escape Jackson Drum, Black Silica and Powdered Glass by Fernando Mastrangelo

By Fernando Mastrangelo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A layering of glass and silica, the made-to-order drum consists of gradients of tones and textures suggesting layers of earth, mountain ranges, otherworldly skies and bodies of water...

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Escape Jackson Drum, Black Silica and Powdered Glass by Fernando Mastrangelo

$7,500 / item

Rare Sidetable by Sidse Werner, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Steel, Denmark, 1970´s

By Sidse Werner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sidse Werner (1931-1989) studied at the school for architecture and Industrial Design in Copenhagen. For some years she worked as assistant in the drawing office of Nanna Ditzel. In ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare Sidetable by Sidse Werner, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Steel, Denmark, 1970´s

$1,903

Solid Granite Decorative Cubes, 1980 s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Three stunning blue granite side or occasional tables. These were custom ordered and priced

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite

Solid Granite Decorative Cubes, 1980 s

$1,500 / item

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by De Sede

By De Sede, Simon Busse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wide side table DS-5020/62 by de Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by De Sede

$3,200 / item

+ 13 more

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Tall Side Table by De Sede

By De Sede, Simon Busse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall side table DS-5020/61 by De Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Tall Side Table by De Sede

$2,625 / item

+ 14 more

Coffee table Classicon Bell Side Table - Sapphire blue

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in Alcamo, IT

, refined accent, perfectly balanced with the luminous blue glass base. Details: Type: Side table Materials

Category

2010s Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee table Classicon Bell Side Table - Sapphire blue

$2,588 Sale Price

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BLT Table Ultra Blue Small Side Table by +kouple

Located in Geneve, CH

BLT Table Ultra Blue Small Side Table by +kouple Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 60 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

BLT Table Ultra Blue Small Side Table by +kouple

$416 / item

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Silös Stool, Side Table, Electric Blue

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

Blue Side Table - Contemporary Art Design - Round Side table - Stool Contemporary 21st Century

Category

2010s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Silös Stool, Side Table, Electric Blue

$1,011

Antique French Side Table with Blue Painting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This 19th-century French pedestal table is finished in a soft blue-gray paint finish, which has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Antique French Side Table with Blue Painting

$2,000

1970s Spanish Blue Lacquered Bamboo Side Table

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish blue lacquered bamboo side table.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Bamboo

1970s Spanish Blue Lacquered Bamboo Side Table

$1,903

Art Deco Blue Egg Side Table, Portuguese, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco small side table from the 20th century, refinished in blue egg (color reference #96ded1

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Blue Egg Side Table, Portuguese, 20th Century

$5,057 Sale Price

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Art Deco Blue Peacock Walnut Round Side Table, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco blue peacock Round Side Table. This table features a shelf, adding both style and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Blue Peacock Walnut Round Side Table, 20th Century

$7,138 Sale Price / item

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Ola Side Table, Sky Blue Marble, Studio Mohs

By Zeynep Saz

Located in Istanbul , Istanbul

A side table made entirely from marble gives this piece the appearance of a modern sculpture. The

Category

2010s Turkish Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Stone

Ola Side Table, Sky Blue Marble, Studio Mohs

$4,224

Flos Céramique Side Table Lamp in Navy Blue

By Flos, Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bouroullec for Flos, composed of three table elements with ceramic body and diffuser, featuring a lead-free

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Flos Céramique Side Table Lamp in Navy Blue

$1,164 / item

Art Deco Blue Peacock Color Wood Console Hall Table, Side Table, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco blue peacock console / hall / side table with a double arch design. A rare design

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Blue Peacock Color Wood Console Hall Table, Side Table, 20th Century

$6,306 Sale Price

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19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Side Table - Scandinavian Kitchen Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian single center, kitchen table made of hand crafted painted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian End Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Side Table - Scandinavian Kitchen Table

$3,900

Charming Italian Blue and White Terracotta Garden Seat Drinks Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An elegant square terracotta garden seat that looks like stacked pillows having charming blue and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables

Materials

Terracotta

Charming Italian Blue and White Terracotta Garden Seat Drinks Side Table

$1,600

Ignazio Gardella Italian Blue Metal Tripod Side Table with Laminated Top, 1950s

By Ignazio Gardella

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian Mid-Century round table in blue enameled metal and brass with a charming blue

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ignazio Gardella Italian Blue Metal Tripod Side Table with Laminated Top, 1950s

$1,189

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: Brushed stainless steel optionally

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$654 / item

Diamond Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The Diamond side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Diamond Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$588 / item

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The square side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Square Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$654 / item

Side table with blue ceramics, Denmark, 1960s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Teak coffee/side table with ceramic top. Manufactured in the mid-20th century in Denmark. A small

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Side table with blue ceramics, Denmark, 1960s.

$654

Contemporary Spinzi Palladium metal side table in Electric Blue with round top

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

Palladio. Crafted in air-thin metal and finished in bright colours, the Palladium side table is defined by

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Contemporary Spinzi Palladium metal side table in Electric Blue with round top

$1,142 Sale Price / item

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IMPORTANT EXQUISITE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BLUE JOHN PLATEAUS SIDE END TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian Circa 1880 Blue John Plateaus side table with a English Mahogany base Please note the delivery

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

IMPORTANT EXQUISITE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BLUE JOHN PLATEAUS SIDE END TABLE

$27,418

Isola Round Side Table by Brajak Vitberg

Located in Geneve, CH

Isola round side table by Brajak Vitberg Dimensions: D 30 x H 80 cm. Dimensions are customisable

Category

2010s European Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Isola Round Side Table by Brajak Vitberg

$5,235 / item

The Diamond Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The Diamond side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

The Diamond Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$588 / item

The Triangle Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The triangle side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel

Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

The Triangle Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$588 / item

Poseidon Black Side Table in Matt Black Lacquered Finish and Blue Marble Top

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

This stunning side table combines high-quality materials, exquisite finishes, and a design that is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Poseidon Black Side Table in Matt Black Lacquered Finish and Blue Marble Top

$4,245 / item

The Triangle Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

Located in Geneve, CH

The triangle side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

The Triangle Side Table by Rita Kettaneh

$588 / 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 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?
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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?
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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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