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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Cream Side Tables

Entretoise Table

Large Wrought Iron Table

Pair Of Travertine Coffee Tables

Iron And Travertine Coffee Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleached Finish

$1,180

Faye Toogood Roly Poly Side Table, Wood, London, 2019, Contemporary Tables

By Faye Toogood

Located in Barcelona, ES

– Putty – Cream – Charcoal – Chalk Concept A side table, with the reassuring curvaceousness of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Faye Toogood Roly Poly Side Table, Wood, London, 2019, Contemporary Tables

$6,558

Lacquered Suar Wood Side Table/ Stool, handcarved - IDN 2024

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary modern organic wooden side table or stool, artfully handcrafted out of Suar wood by a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Lacquered Suar Wood Side Table/ Stool, handcarved - IDN 2024

$900

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleached Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its cream/white pigment was achieved through a bleaching

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleached Finish

$1,180 / item

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleached Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its cream/white pigment was achieved through a bleaching

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Bleached Finish

$960 Sale Price / item

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Space Age bar cart trolley cream table by Livia Castelli for Fain Italy, 1970s

By Castelli

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

original space age bar trolley Table Trolley, 1970s This stylish side table from the 70s is a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Space Age bar cart trolley cream table by Livia Castelli for Fain Italy, 1970s

$715 Sale Price

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Contemporary Ceramic and Oak Side Table, Handmade, “Sway Black” by Miyelle

By Miyelle

Located in London, GB

Sway Side Table Cream. Table top dimensions: 49.5cm width x 31cm depth x 2.5cm height Full table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak

Contemporary Ceramic and Oak Side Table, Handmade, “Sway Black” by Miyelle

$2,041

Shagreen Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Table in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece. The inlay and artisanal hand-work of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$5,475 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Table in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece. The inlay and artisanal hand-work of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$5,975 / item

Elegant Pair of Neo Classical Side Tables by Lucien Rollin, France 1940.

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Brussels, BE

Fine pair of cream lacquered neoclassical side tables with a glass top. Two -tiers and brass bowls

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Neo Classical Side Tables by Lucien Rollin, France 1940.

$1,717 Sale Price / set

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Midcentury Painted Side Table with Faux Bamboo Supports and X-Form Stretchers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English cream painted faux bamboo Midcentury side table. A charming blend of midcentury

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Painted Side Table with Faux Bamboo Supports and X-Form Stretchers

$2,850

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Tables in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti are one of a kind pieces. The inlay and artisanal hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$11,450 / set

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Table in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a whimsical and elegant interpretation of floating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$4,850 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Table in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a whimsical and elegant interpretation of floating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$4,750 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Table in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a whimsical and elegant interpretation of floating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$4,795 / item

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Tables by Kifu Paris are dramatic and sculptural pieces. The large side table cream shagreen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$7,705 / set

Pair of Chic Méandre Black Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Méandre' black iron and cream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Chic and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Pair of Chic Méandre Black Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères

$5,200 / set

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand

$1,595

Rotating 3-Top Side Table in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

side table in cream shagreen, grey-blue shagreen and coal black shagreen is completely mobile, allowing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rotating 3-Top Side Table in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$4,330 / item

Pair French Painted Églomisé Mirrored Top Tables

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 1940s French Louis XV style cream painted side tables featuring single drawer and églomisé

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Pair French Painted Églomisé Mirrored Top Tables

$3,650 / set

John Widdicomb Cream Goatskin Side Table On Canted Brass Legs

By John Widdicomb

Located in Chicago, IL

An unusual end table design from John Widdicomb, this lacquered goatskin finish case is mounted

Category

Late 20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Cream Goatskin Side Table On Canted Brass Legs

$3,750

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Entretoise' scream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

$5,500 / set

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Entretoise' scream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

$5,500 / set

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Entretoise' scream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

$5,500 / set

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Entretoise' scream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Entretoise Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres

$5,500 / set

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Yellow Cream

By Marialaura Rossiello

Located in Rome, Lazio

Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Console Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Yellow Cream

$8,645 / item

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Corner Nesting Side Table by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Corner nesting tables - Set of 2 Cream Lacquer Wood base Hand made Limited edition Lacquer

Category

2010s Minimalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Corner Nesting Side Table by Robert Kuo

$4,200 / set

Bullion Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

table is inspired by stacked gold bars. The top of the table is inlaid in cream shagreen with a bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Bullion Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$4,650 / item

Dandy Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The dandy side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Dandy Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

$5,930 / item

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The galaxy side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$5,610 / item

Lime Color Pedestal Base End or Side Table with a Cream Wood top, 21st Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Lime Color Pedestal Base End or Side Table with a Cream Wood top, 21st Century

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Lime Color Pedestal Base End or Side Table with a Cream Wood top, 21st Century

$375

Space Age Cream White Plastic Vintage Cube Bar Cart Side Table 1960s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age butter cream white ivory vintage cube bar cart or side table from plastic designed 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Cream White Plastic Vintage Cube Bar Cart Side Table 1960s Germany

$1,490

Two Florentine Style Side Tables

Located in Sheffield, MA

1950s Italian gilt and cream paint decorated wood side table. Minor patina and paint loss. Small

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Florentine Style Side Tables

$950 / set

Side Table by Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Andre Arbus side table. Cream lacquer and parchment, signed twice. Measures: Height 19", width

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Side Table by Andre Arbus

$3,100

Pair of Large ‘Entretoise’ Travertine Side Tables / Nightstands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large ‘Entretoise’ cream travertine side tables or nightstands by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Pair of Large ‘Entretoise’ Travertine Side Tables / Nightstands by Design Frères

$5,500 / set

Shagreen Bedside Tables Side Tables, Cream Color Shagreen Palm Wood, Order

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Decorative shagreen bedside tables or side tables with two drawers. The side tables have palm wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Shagreen, Palmwood

Shagreen Bedside Tables Side Tables, Cream Color Shagreen Palm Wood, Order

$9,950 / set

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

. Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. The Raw side table can be customized in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Statuary Marble, Metal, Brass...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,862 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

. Base block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. The Raw side table can be customized in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Statuary Marble, Metal, Brass...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,862 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

black. Base block in polished Calacatta Bianco marble in white-cream tones. The Raw side table can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Metal, Brass, Stainle...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade by Greenapple

$4,293 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. The Raw side table can be customized in terms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Metal, Brass, Stainle...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

$5,366 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

block in polished Patagonia Granite in cream-green tones. The Raw side table can be customized in terms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Metal, Brass...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Patagonia Granite, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,862 / item

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Calacatta, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

polished Calacatta Bianco marble in white tones with cream veins. The Raw side table can be customized in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Metal, Stainless Stee...

Mid-Century Modern Raw Side Table, Calacatta, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,862 / item

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Tables in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti are whimsical and elegant interpretations of floating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$14,395 / item

French Louis XV Side Table or Nightstand with Cream Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous French Louis XV side table or nightstand with beautifully detailed inlaid floral patterns

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Side Table or Nightstand with Cream Marble Top

$1,760 Sale Price

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Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

side table is whimsical and elegant with its amorphous shape. The shagreen is hand-dyed by artisans and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$3,525 / item

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The galaxy side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$5,610 / item

Paffuto Cream Lacquered Side Table/ Stool

By Studio Monsoleil

Located in İstanbul, TR

This distinctive piece with rounded geometric shapes, subtly nods to Bauhaus design, encapsulating a minimalist yet playful aesthetic. With its versatile form, it could be likened to...

Category

2010s European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Paffuto Cream Lacquered Side Table/ Stool

$810 / item

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Ceramic Ledge Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Minimalist Cream Glossy Lacquer Cutty Side Table by Caffe Latte

By Caffe Latte

Located in New York, NY

Minimalist cutty cream glossy lacquer side table by Caffe Latte This Minimalist cutty cream

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron, Zinc

Minimalist Cream Glossy Lacquer Cutty Side Table by Caffe Latte

$2,890 / item

A Pair of Cream Lacquered Side Tables with Drawer Details

Located in Finchley, London

A Pair of Cream Lacquered Side Tables with Drawer Details

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

A Pair of Cream Lacquered Side Tables with Drawer Details

$6,020 / set

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Double Tier Ceramic Hex side table in cream. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Double Tier Ceramic Hex Side Table in Cream by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Twisted Castle Ceramic Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Twisted Castle Ceramic side table in Cream. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Twisted Castle Ceramic Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

$3,779 / item

French Side Table 1970s Made of Cream-White Plexiglass and Brass

Located in Berlin, DE

French side table from the 1970s made of cream-white plexiglass with brass detailing.

Category

Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Side Table 1970s Made of Cream-White Plexiglass and Brass

$810

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table & Stool in Cream. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Two-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

$3,725 / item

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Cloud Side Table Stool in Cream by BZIPPY

$4,199 / item

Float table in oak cream black version

Located in PARIS, FR

A side table in oak inspired by lobster bouys A series of side tables of varying tones and

Category

2010s English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Float table in oak cream black version

$1,184 / item

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Tabl in Cream by BZIPPY

By Bari Ziperstein

Located in Sun Valley, CA

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

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Triple Tier Tall Ceramic Hex Side Tabl in Cream by BZIPPY

$3,445 / item

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Cream Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cream side tables available for sale. The range of distinct cream side tables — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. We have 33 antique and vintage cream side tables in-stock, while there are 68 modern editions to choose from as well. Cream side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cream side tables bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large cream side tables, so small cream side tables measuring 9.85 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Kifu Augousti, R Y Augousti and Bari Ziperstein each produced beautiful cream side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Cream Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,335, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $12,500 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 Cream Side Tables

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.
What are side tables used for?
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.

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