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.

Brazil Side Table

1960s Brazilian

Brazilian Modern Table Marble

Marble Brazil

Brazil Furniture 1970s

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands in Caviuna Wood

$5,100 / set

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Janete Side Tables in Jacarandá

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Janete' side and end tables, manufactured, circa 1960s, each in deep

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Janete Side Tables in Jacarandá

$9,500

Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri Brazilian Rosewood End Table

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Møbelsnedkeri. This side table is formed from Brazilian rosewood that displays an intricate wood grain with

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri Brazilian Rosewood End Table

$1,400

Brazilian Midcentury Nightstand in Jacaranda by Ricardo Arrastia

By Ricardo Arrastia

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Design: Ricardo Arrastia Manufacturer: Arredamento Móveis Jacaranda nightstand – Brazil, 1960s.

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

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Nightstand in Jacaranda by Ricardo Arrastia

$1,667

Sergio Rodrigues Yara Wood Side Table, circa 1960-1969

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Sergio Rodrigues Side Table, circa 1960-1969. Yara wood, chrome-plated metal, glass. Measure

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Sergio Rodrigues Yara Wood Side Table, circa 1960-1969

$4,400

Pair of Giuseppe Scapinelli Marble-Top Side Tables in Caviuna

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of circa 1950s side tables by designer Giuseppe Scapinelli, each with white marble tops on

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Giuseppe Scapinelli Marble-Top Side Tables in Caviuna

$6,800

Brazilian Modern Night Stands with drawer in Hardwood, Tepperman, 1950s, Brazil

By Tepperman

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this awesome pair of nightstands, crafted by Tepperman in Brazil during the 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Night Stands with drawer in Hardwood, Tepperman, 1950s, Brazil

$4,500 / set

Pair of Side Tables by Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporânea

By Michel Arnoult

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Pair of rectangular wooden side tables, one of the sides with a sliding top and the other side with

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Side Tables by Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporânea

$3,000 / set

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables for L Atelier, 1960s, a Pair

By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Miami, FL

Original pair of 1960s Petalas side tables made of Jacaranda by Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin

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

Materials

Jacaranda

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables for L Atelier, 1960s, a Pair

$20,000 / set

Pair of Branco Preto Glass Top Side Tables in Caviuna

By Branco Preto

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Mid-Century Modern side tables by Branco & Preto, manufactured circa 1950s, glass tops

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Branco Preto Glass Top Side Tables in Caviuna

$1,200 / set

Pair of Square 1970s Chrome Side Tables with Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of square 1970s side tables with chrome base and glass top.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Square 1970s Chrome Side Tables with Glass Top

$8,000 / set

Pair of Percival Lafer Rosewood Side Tables with Smoked Glass 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Mid Century Modern jacaranda rosewood and smokey glass side tables by Brazilian designer

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Percival Lafer Rosewood Side Tables with Smoked Glass 1970s

$2,200 / set

Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Side Tables in Jacaranda and Green Leather

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of 1960s side tables on caster wheels by designer Jorge Zalszupin, each including patchwork

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Side Tables in Jacaranda and Green Leather

$5,200

Pair of Single Drawer Carved and Painted Wood Side Tables with Scalloped Aprons

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Brazilian reclaimed wood, single-drawer side tables. These custom tables from Brazil have

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Single Drawer Carved and Painted Wood Side Tables with Scalloped Aprons

$2,950 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s

By Moveis Fatima

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s This pair of side tables

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s

$6,400 / set

Pair of 1960s Marble and Jacaranda Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1960s marble and jacaranda side tables by Jorge Zalszupin.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of 1960s Marble and Jacaranda Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin

$18,500 / set

Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Pair of Side Tables with Rosewood Finishing

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor. Pair of side tables with drawers. Rosewood finishing, solid

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

Materials

Wood

Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Pair of Side Tables with Rosewood Finishing

$5,000 / set

Carlo Hauner for Forma, Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Carlo Hauner for Forma. Pair of side tables with two doors made in pau marfim wood. It have a stamp

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

Materials

Wood

Carlo Hauner for Forma, Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

$7,000 / set

Pair of Cocktail Tables, Brazilian Agate with Stainless Steel Metal Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Stainless Steel Color Image for Base design reference for more stability Table 1) 18" x 17" x 21" Table 2

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Metal

Pair of Cocktail Tables, Brazilian Agate with Stainless Steel Metal Base

$3,614 / set

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,250 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side tables by Bertomeu Cia, 1970s

By Bertomeu Cia

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side tables by Bertomeu & Cia, 1970s Pair of side tables made with a

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side tables by Bertomeu Cia, 1970s

$6,500

Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Pair of rare side tables made in pau marfim wood, extremely sophisticated. They demonstrate both

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

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

$20,000 / set

Coffee Table, Double Brazilian Agate with Brass-Plated Antique Patina Metal Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

These agate slabs are from Brazil and has a combination of colors with hints of yellow and white

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

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Agate, Metal

Coffee Table, Double Brazilian Agate with Brass-Plated Antique Patina Metal Base

$12,060

Pair of Side Tables in Hardwood Brass detail, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

as an immigrant to Brazil. He produced a wide range of furniture pieces, including chairs, tables

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Side Tables in Hardwood Brass detail, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950

$6,000 / set

Midcentury Side Table in Jacaranda and Marble by Jorge Zalszupin for L atelier

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Midcentury side table in jacaranda, metal chromed and Brazilian marble by Jorge Zalszupin for

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Midcentury Side Table in Jacaranda and Marble by Jorge Zalszupin for L atelier

$2,334 / item

Side Tables in Two Tone Hardwood Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s - Lot 768A

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

This pair of side tables, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, crafted from Ivorywood (pau

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

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Side Tables in Two Tone Hardwood Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s - Lot 768A

$7,500 / set

Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Side Tables in Jacaranda and Black Leather for L Atelier

By L Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of side tables, produced circa 1960s, by designer Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier, in

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Side Tables in Jacaranda and Black Leather for L Atelier

$3,100 / set

Tommi Parzinger Styled Rosewood and Brass Side Tables

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of rich Brazilian rosewood side tables in the manner of Tommi Parzinger with brass inlaid

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

Tommi Parzinger Styled Rosewood and Brass Side Tables

$3,900

Severin Hansen Brazilian Rosewood Nightstands for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri

By Severin Hansen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A particularly nice pair of side tables produced in dramatic Brazilian rosewood. These tables a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Severin Hansen Brazilian Rosewood Nightstands for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri

$1,362

Rosewood Side Table By Johannes Andersen For CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Scandinvian modern, Brazilian rosewood, side table designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Side Table By Johannes Andersen For CFC Silkeborg, Denmark

$1,400

Merrow Associates Rosewood and Chrome Side Table by Richard Young, 1970s

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Chrome and Brazilian rosewood side table/ cocktail table designed by Richard Young for Merrow

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Merrow Associates Rosewood and Chrome Side Table by Richard Young, 1970s

$1,163

Antique Rustic table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Rustic Table Displayed With Fossilized Wood Sink

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Side Tables

Antique Rustic table

$1,600

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Tables Rosewood

By L Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of mid century rosewood side tables designed by Jorge Zalszupin manufactured by L' Atelier

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Tables Rosewood

$18,000 / set

Antique Mirrored Top Olive Wood Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

table has an inset mirror on the top and a boldly turned base column. I think it could be Brazilian or

Category

Vintage 1930s Brazilian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Mirrored Top Olive Wood Coffee Table

$924

Flower Stilts Table, size medium

By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Located in Jundiaí, SP

riverside Community of Urucureá, in Pará. Yankatu tables reflect how creative we Brazilians are, and how we

Category

2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Flower Stilts Table, size medium

$1,334

Unique Agate Stones Mosaic Coffee Table

By Graziela Dias

Located in Paris, FR

natural material, its design and color that creates tables, lamps, bookcases, trays, paintings, among

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Side Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Unique Agate Stones Mosaic Coffee Table

$2,907

Knitting Stilts Table, size medium

By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Located in Jundiaí, SP

Unique design piece The Knitting stilts Table, size medium, was first presented at MADE – Mercado

Category

2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Knitting Stilts Table, size medium

$1,576

Traditional 1 Stilts Table, size small

Located in Jundiaí, SP

the riverside Community of Urucureá, in Pará. Yankatu tables reflect how creative we Brazilians are

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2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Traditional 1 Stilts Table, size small

$1,160

Mid-Century Modern Corner Table in Caviuna Hardwood, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this mid-century modern corner table designed in the fifties is gorgeous! This

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Corner Table in Caviuna Hardwood, 1950s

$2,000

Knitting Straw and Solid Wood Stilts Table, size small

By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Located in Jundiaí, SP

Unique design piece The Knitting Stilts Table, size small, was first presented at MADE – Mercado

Category

2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Knitting Straw and Solid Wood Stilts Table, size small

$1,152

"Moonscape" Silver Agate Table on Custom Hand Chased Steel Base by Amy Zook

Located in New York, NY

"Moonscape," 2018, one of a kind silver agate geode table designed by Amy Zook with a wide circular

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Agate

"Moonscape" Silver Agate Table on Custom Hand Chased Steel Base by Amy Zook

$8,800

Carioca Medium Sidetable and Stool in Freijo Wood

By Gisela Simas

Located in Petrópolis´, RJ

Side tables or stools. Multi-functionality and interactivity are an important part of the concept

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Carioca Medium Sidetable and Stool in Freijo Wood

$1,180

Carioca Small Sidetable and Stool in Freijo Wood

By Gisela Simas

Located in Petrópolis´, RJ

Side tables or stools. Multi-functionality and interactivity are an important part of the concept

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Carioca Small Sidetable and Stool in Freijo Wood

$1,040 / item

Trono Sculptural Chair in Solid Wood by Pedro Ávila

Located in São Paulo, BR

collection comprises side tables, benches, and armchairs hand carved in solid wood, composing a series of

Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Trono Sculptural Chair in Solid Wood by Pedro Ávila

$7,600

Iconic Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, England

the whole process recorded, should you need pictures. Provenance: private collection in Brazil.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Iconic Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues

$6,846 / item

Small Sodalite Slab Top with Custom Oil Rubbed Iron Base

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Smaller sodalite slab top with custom oil rubbed iron base. Can be nested together with the larger size. Sodalite is known for its often bright -blue color and it usually contains ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other, Iron

Small Sodalite Slab Top with Custom Oil Rubbed Iron Base

$3,990 / item

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Caviuna Sideboard, "Cubofuturistic", 1950

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in PARIS, FR

Provenance: Private Collection - Brazil. Born in 1911 in Modena, Italy, Giuseppe Scapinelli is a versatile

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Caviuna Sideboard, "Cubofuturistic", 1950

$39,161

Red Brazilian Marble and Chrome Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red brazilian marble and chrome side table. This listing is for a single table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Red Brazilian Marble and Chrome Side Table

$3,000

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Side Tables

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of side tables that can be nested crafted from rich Brazilian rosewood with a wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Side Tables

$1,200 / set

Jorge Zalszupin domino side tables L Atelier Brazil 1959

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare pair of side tables from the 'Domino' series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin domino side tables L Atelier Brazil 1959

$7,713 / set

Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this bar or side table in Hardwood & brass designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil

$7,000

Baker Brazilian Rose Wood Side / End Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well grained deep rich Brazilian rose wood side or end table with architectural styled base and

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Baker Brazilian Rose Wood Side / End Table

$1,275

Celina Moveis Round Side Table in Brazilian Jacaranda Wood with Glass Top

By Celina Moveis

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage round side table, by Celina Moveis, produced, circa 1960s, with glass top inset within a

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Jacaranda

Celina Moveis Round Side Table in Brazilian Jacaranda Wood with Glass Top

$2,100

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil 1960s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil 1960s Pair of two-story side

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil 1960s

$8,000

Rosewood Coffee cocktail side table Percival Lafer Brazil

By Percival Lafer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cocktail or side Coffee Table by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Highly Sculptural design with

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Rosewood Coffee cocktail side table Percival Lafer Brazil

$2,000

“Thè” Brazilian Contemporary Side Table or Coffee Table in Marble

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

The 'Thé' table is a versatile table that can be used as a side table or coffee table. Two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

“Thè” Brazilian Contemporary Side Table or Coffee Table in Marble

$3,712 / item

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Wood Nesting Side Tables, 1950s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Wood nesting side tables, 1950s Charming Brazilian 1950s set of four

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Plywood, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Wood Nesting Side Tables, 1950s

$2,850 / set

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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?
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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?
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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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