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 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.

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.

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.

Brazil Side Table

1960s Brazilian

Brazilian Modern Table Marble

Marble Brazil

Brazil Furniture 1970s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 04 Side Tables IRACEMA in Ebony Finish Wood

$7,160 / set

Disco Side Table Nickel and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

By Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

ADDITIONAL DISK TABLE The disco side table is lightweight and versatile, it looks great combined

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

Disco Side Table Nickel and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

$1,728

Sidetable Percival Lafer Brazil Rosewood Leather Gueridon Glasstop Vintage

By Percival Lafer

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Side table by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960, glasstop, rosewood legs and newly refurbished leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Rosewood

Sidetable Percival Lafer Brazil Rosewood Leather Gueridon Glasstop Vintage

$1,665

Disco Side Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

By Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

ADDITIONAL DISK TABLE The disco side table is lightweight and versatile, it looks great combined

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Disco Side Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

$1,728

Organic Modern Brazilian Brauna Wood and Limestone Asymmetrical End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of solid Brauna and grey limestone side tables. The grey limestone is honed and has an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Organic Modern Brazilian Brauna Wood and Limestone Asymmetrical End Tables

$3,500 / set

Set Side Table Stone, Walnut Wood Nero and Carrara Marble

Located in Miami, FL

Side table set with a lot of charm, one with Carrara marble and the other with a Nero marble base

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal

Set Side Table Stone, Walnut Wood Nero and Carrara Marble

$2,550 / set

Trama Side Table, Geometric Designs in Stainless Steel Inox Tiles

By Bianca Barbato

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

its various possibilities. Side table 75 (W) x 38 (D) x 50 (H) cm Inox tiles set: Structure made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Trama Side Table, Geometric Designs in Stainless Steel Inox Tiles

$3,270 / item

Side Table in Hardwood and Woven Cane. Contemporary Design by O Formigueiro.

By O Formigueiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

The side table was designed to simulate the moiré pattern, a visual effect that occurs when viewing

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Purpleheart

Side Table in Hardwood and Woven Cane. Contemporary Design by O Formigueiro.

$1,628 / item

Nesting Tables in Solid Brazilian Walnut, by Binnehuis 1960s-1980s, South Africa

Located in Cape Town, ZA

This trio of nesting tables, in solid Brazilian Walnut ('Imbuia'), was manufactured in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Imbuia

Nesting Tables in Solid Brazilian Walnut, by Binnehuis 1960s-1980s, South Africa

$1,150 / set

Side Table in Aluminum, Resin and Brass. Unique Piece; Contemporary Design.

By O Formigueiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

This Side Table is a unique piece and makes part of Formigueiros Series. It is made out of an

Category

2010s Brazilian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Side Table in Aluminum, Resin and Brass. Unique Piece; Contemporary Design.

$3,720

Flamingo Side Table, Handmade in Solid Wood and Steel, by Gustavo Dias

By Gustavo Dias

Located in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo

Inspired by the flamingo's elegance, this side table is ideal to use in many different ways. It

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Flamingo Side Table, Handmade in Solid Wood and Steel, by Gustavo Dias

$920 / item

elegant side table made out of wood , metal and leather by Gustavo Dias

By Gustavo Dias

Located in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo

Inspired by the flamingo's elegance, this side table is ideal to use in many different ways. It

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

elegant side table made out of wood , metal and leather by Gustavo Dias

$920 / item

Modern Brazilian Rosewood Nightstand with Lacquered Drawer and Leather Pull

By Mar Silver

Located in Westport, CT

The simple lines of this modern bleached white Brazilian rosewood with glass top side table makes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut, Glass, Rosewood, Smoked Glass

Modern Brazilian Rosewood Nightstand with Lacquered Drawer and Leather Pull

$4,400 / item

Alligator Table

By Henrique Steyer

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Much of Brazil's richness is in its fauna, full of species found only there. All this impressive

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Lacquer

Alligator Table

$4,600 / item

Panther Table

By Henrique Steyer

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Much of Brazil's richness is in its fauna, full of species found only there. All this impressive

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Lacquer

Panther Table

$4,500 / item

Anteater Table

By Henrique Steyer

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Much of Brazil's richness is in its fauna, full of species found only there. All this impressive

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Lacquer

Anteater Table

$4,500 / item

Monkey Table

By Henrique Steyer

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Much of Brazil's richness is in its fauna, full of species found only there. All this impressive

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Lacquer

Monkey Table

$7,000 / item

Alfa Table

By Studio Fabiano Salbego

Located in Porto Alegre, RS

Part of the Orion line, the Alfa side table is made with a metallic structure, has a lamp in its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Alfa Table

$720

Tribo Table

By Ilse Lang

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Created in the sequence of tribo stool, the table enhances the playful side of the slots not only

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Tribo Table

$596

Organic Tree Trunk Table

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Lovely designed and marked tree trunk side table. This Jacaranda side table has lovely formed legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Organic Tree Trunk Table

$850

Spider Table - (Lacquer - White)

By Studio Thiago Bicas

Located in São Paulo, BR

The spider table was developed with the intention of giving dynamism and movement to the static

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Spider Table - (Lacquer - White)

$1,500 / item

":Cidade" Coffee Table

By Bianca Barbato

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Cidade. Coffee table Year: 2018 This coffee table was made with the follow materials: Mirrors

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

":Cidade" Coffee Table

$6,185

Modern Console Table in Hardwood, Orum

By Deodato

Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR

A modern style console table in hardwood. The Orum, Sun in Yoruba. With bold shapes, Brazilian

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Console Table in Hardwood, Orum

$1,250

Octo Coffee Table by Estúdio Few

By Estúdio Few

Located in Mesquita, BR

Bernardo Senna and made Estudio Few the Octo Sidetable is featured in Few's latest collection along side

Category

2010s Brazilian Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Octo Coffee Table by Estúdio Few

$520

Disco Support Table Brass and Natural Cork by decarvalho atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

The disco side table was developed to be easy, both in transport and in height adjustment, so it

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Disco Support Table Brass and Natural Cork by decarvalho atelier

$1,129 / item

Disco Hanging Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

By Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

record hanging table The disco suspended table proposes a new vision for side tables, with the

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Disco Hanging Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

$1,970

Disco Hanging Table Brass and Natural Cork by by decarvalho atelier

By Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

record hanging table The disco suspended table proposes a new vision for side tables, with the

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Disco Hanging Table Brass and Natural Cork by by decarvalho atelier

$1,376 / item

Disco Hanging Table Brass and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

By Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

record hanging table The disco suspended table proposes a new vision for side tables, with the

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Disco Hanging Table Brass and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

$1,970

Disco Support Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

The disco side table was developed to be easy, both in transport and height adjustment, so it

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Disco Support Table Onix and Rubberized Black Cork by Decarvalho Atelier

$1,129

Disco Support Table Brass and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

Located in São Paulo, BR

The disco side table was developed to be easy, both in transport and in height adjustment, so it

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Disco Support Table Brass and Rubberized Black Cork by decarvalho atelier

$1,129

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Yellow Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Yellow Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Orange Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Orange Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Hot Pink Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Hot Pink Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Purple Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Purple Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Light Blue Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Light Blue Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Dark Pink Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Dark Pink Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Dark Blue Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Dark Blue Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Red Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Red Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Light Pink Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Light Pink Suede

$3,985 / item

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Turquoise Suede

Located in London, GB

T Collection brings out the contrast between the strength of the wooden structure and the softness of the suede coating. A geometric stool present in a scenery inspired by a night in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Contemporary T Collection Stool in Wood and Turquoise Suede

$3,985 / item

São Xico Double Side Reclaimed Wood Table, woodworking brazilian design

By Danilo Costillas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The São Xico table is part of Imbuia collection, that blends modern style with rustic. Brazilian

Category

2010s Brazilian Rustic Center Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

São Xico Double Side Reclaimed Wood Table, woodworking brazilian design

$4,900

Pair of Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Square Side Tables, circa 1970

Located in Richmond, VA

A finely crafted and dense pair of Jacaranda wood end tables with an elevated top made in Brazil

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Square Side Tables, circa 1970

$1,675 / set

Glass Brazilian Rosewood Side Table with Leather Drawer Pulls

By Mar Silver

Located in Westport, CT

The clean lines and elegant Brazilian rosewood of this well-proportioned side table make it an

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Smoked Glass, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Glass Brazilian Rosewood Side Table with Leather Drawer Pulls

$3,800 / item

Salto side table

By ,OVO

Located in São Paulo, BR

Metallic sheet planes come together in a sophisticated and dynamic way in this side table, where

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Salto side table

$1,400 / item

TRIANGULAR JEQUITIBA SIDE TABLE

Located in New York, NY

White laminate top and Jequitiba wood.
DIMENSIONS: 12 in deep X 23 in.long X 18 in.high.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian End Tables

TRIANGULAR JEQUITIBA SIDE TABLE

Percival Lafer Side Table

By Percival Lafer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Percival Lafer hand-hammered copper and bronze side table with a rosewood frame. Original stain

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Percival Lafer Side Table

$1,250

Pair of Rosewood Side Tables from Brazil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of nightstands made of Brazilian Rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Night Stands

Pair of Rosewood Side Tables from Brazil

$5,600 / set

Octo Side Table by Estúdio Few

By Estúdio Few

Located in Mesquita, BR

The Octo Side table was design to be a elegant yet discret addition to your living room. Made

Category

2010s Brazilian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Octo Side Table by Estúdio Few

$535 / item

"Entrelinhas" Side Board

By Rodrigo Silveira

Located in Sao Paolo, BR

This sideboard follows the idea of the table by the same name (which means “between the lines”): a

Category

2010s Brazilian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

"Entrelinhas" Side Board

$1,908 / item

Pair of Jacaranda cocktail and side table by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. The small table measures 75cm x 77cm x 35cm. Both tables have the

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Jacaranda cocktail and side table by Percival Lafer

$6,500 / set

Contemporary Couple of Just Contrast Side Tables by Hillsideout, 2016

By Andrea Zambelli e Nat Wilms

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This contemporary set of side tables is made of handcrafted Amazonian woods (Freijo, Muirapiranga

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Contemporary Couple of Just Contrast Side Tables by Hillsideout, 2016

$6,150

Sergio Rodrigues Beechwood Occasional Side Table Offered by La Porte

By Sergio Rodrigues, LinBrasil

Located in Southampton, NY

Handsome well-proportioned occasional table designed by Sergio Rodrigues. Crafted in a solid beech

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

Sergio Rodrigues Beechwood Occasional Side Table Offered by La Porte

$2,300

Lin Contemporary Stool/Side Table in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

By Knót Artesanal

Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

table. Handmade in Brazilian hard woods with copper details and a natural finish of oils and waxes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Copper

Lin Contemporary Stool/Side Table in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

$750 / item

Rattan 2-Tier Side/End Table in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine rattan & Brazilian mahogany 2-tier side/end table in the manner of Paul Frankl. *Notes: There

Category

Vintage 1940s End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan 2-Tier Side/End Table in the Manner of Paul Frankl

$2,600

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Nightstands-Side Tables with Brazilian Cowhide

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of nightstands, side tables Designed by Harvey Probber USA, circa 1950s Mahogany, brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Nightstands-Side Tables with Brazilian Cowhide

$3,600 / set

Contemporary Side Table

By Roberta Rampazzo

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

letters of the word "table" as a structure for a side table. It is a fun, smart and modern piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary Side Table

$980 / item

Acaú Side Table

By Sergio Matos

Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba

The inspiration comes from the sea. A dive with the talent and the keen eye of Sergio Matos, the designer from Mato Grosso, Paraíba, which brings to the surface the products of his c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks

Materials

Resin

Acaú Side Table

$3,780 / item

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Brazil Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Brazil side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every Brazil side table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Brazil side table, we have 270 options in-stock, while there are 164 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Brazil side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazil side table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Brazil side table over the years, but those crafted by Percival Lafer, Pietra Gallery and Sergio Rodrigues are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brazil Side Table?

Prices for a Brazil side table start at $245 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,951.

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 Brazil 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 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.
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.
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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