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.

Flower Side Table

Hollywood Regency Flower

Copper Flower

Italian Copper Coffee Table

Garden Flower Pots

Flower Triptych

Flower Stools

Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table

Metal Italian Flower

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Arthur Court Hollywood Regency Gilt Flower Side Tables, Pair

$1,800

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table, 1950s

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is this beautiful Hollywood Regency gilded rose flower accent table with clear glass top

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table, 1950s

$660

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table, 1950s

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is this beautiful Hollywood Regency gilded rose flower accent table with clear glass top

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table, 1950s

$660

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table Base only, 1960s

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is this beautiful Hollywood Regency gilded and silvered rose flower accent table base. Made

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Rose Flower Side Table Base only, 1960s

$400

Bauhaus Chrome Flower Side Table / Stand/ Étagère by J.Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

- Published in books and catalogues - Catalogue number H- 54 - Wooden parts renovated - Chrome polished - around 1930s, Czechoslovakia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Flower Side Table / Stand/ Étagère by J.Halabala, 1930s

$1,664

Mid-Century Hans Kögl Gold Silver Gilt Flower Side Table Hollywood Regency

By Hans Kögl

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stylish & timeless ! This beautiful decorative gilt metal side table by Hans Kögl, 1960’s Germany

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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hans Kögl Gold Silver Gilt Flower Side Table Hollywood Regency

$2,016

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Leaf and Flower Side Table by Hans Kögl

By Chanel, Hans Kögl

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A stunning, Italian made side or end table by German manufacturer Hans Kögl (Koegl/Kogl), circa

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Leaf and Flower Side Table by Hans Kögl

$1,350

Arthur Court Lily Leaf Gold Flower Side End Table Round Glass Top Cast Aluminum

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Arthur Court gold cast aluminum lily flower side table. Item features

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Court Lily Leaf Gold Flower Side End Table Round Glass Top Cast Aluminum

$850

Arthur Court Hollywood Regency Gold Lily Leaf Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Arthur Court Hollywood Regency glass top gold lily leaf flower side table. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Court Hollywood Regency Gold Lily Leaf Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

$750

Arthur Court Hollywood Regency Gold Lily Leaf Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Arthur Court Hollywood Regency glass top gold lily leaf flower side table. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Court Hollywood Regency Gold Lily Leaf Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

$750

Gilded Brass and Glass Side Table with Roses, Hollywood Regency Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Morazzone, Varese

An Italian flower side table in the Hollywood Regency style, made in the 1970s. The base is made

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gilded Brass and Glass Side Table with Roses, Hollywood Regency Style

$809

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Side Table by Hans Kögl, 1960s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Leaf and Flower Side Table by Hans Kögl Flower side table

Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Side Table by Hans Kögl, 1960s

$1,080

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Side Table by Hans Kögl, 1960s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mid-century Hollywood Regency gilt metal leaf and flower side table by Hans Kögl. Flower side

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Side Table by Hans Kögl, 1960s

$1,295

Midcentury Flower Stand or Small Side Table, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage tripod side table made of plywood with brass rim. It used to be used as flower stand.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Midcentury Flower Stand or Small Side Table, Czechoslovakia

$285

Side Table - Art Deco Period - Flower Wood Inlay

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful original Art Deco side table. The table is inlaid with different types of wood. Pure

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table - Art Deco Period - Flower Wood Inlay

$1,784

Piero Fornasetti Side Table with Flower Motif, Italy, 1960s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

Large Piero Fornasetti side table with a colorful flower motif on a black background. Made of wood

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Piero Fornasetti Side Table with Flower Motif, Italy, 1960s

$5,900

1980s gold-coloured flower stand or side table, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - smoked glasses - patina, see the photos jr

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s gold-coloured flower stand or side table, Czechoslovakia

$284

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tiny Circular Beech Side Table Flower Table 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage tiny beech side table flower table from beech with three legs 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tiny Circular Beech Side Table Flower Table 1950s

$1,427

Small Kidney Shaped Side Table, Flower Table, Black/White, Chrome, 50s Style

Located in Berlin, BE

Exclusive offer of one small kidney shaped side table. With a silver chrome edge liner (you also

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Kidney Shaped Side Table, Flower Table, Black/White, Chrome, 50s Style

$474

Art Nouveau Lotus-Flower Carved Side Table, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Two-tier circular tripod bleached beechwood table, extensively carved with large, exotic looking

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Lotus-Flower Carved Side Table, France, circa 1920s

$2,617

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Flowers Bouquet Side Table, Italy 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Maison Charles

Located in München, BY

A beautiful floral gilded coffee / side table from the 1970s. Shaped like a bunch of roses

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Flowers Bouquet Side Table, Italy 1970s

$963

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Flowers Bouquet Side Table, Italy, 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Maison Charles

Located in München, BY

A beautiful floral gilded coffee / side table from the 1970s. Shaped like a bunch of roses

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Flowers Bouquet Side Table, Italy, 1970s

$981

Japanese Antique Flower Stand 1920s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old flower stand made in Japan. This furniture is from the early Showa period (1920s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Flower Stand 1920s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi

$1,000

Pair of Brutalist Copper Flower Shape Side Tables by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of custom Brutalist flower shape side tables designed by Steve Chase in the 1980s. The

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Pair of Brutalist Copper Flower Shape Side Tables by Steve Chase

$3,800

Wonderful Saarinen style White Laminate Flower Tulip Side Table Mid-century

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Saarinen style white laminate flower tulip table. Well preserved in it's vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate

Wonderful Saarinen style White Laminate Flower Tulip Side Table Mid-century

$1,050

Victorian Burr Walnut Flower Tripod Side Table Victorian Ornate Carving Inlaid

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original condition with flower petal shaped top A glorious little side table, heavily sculptured to the

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Flower Tripod Side Table Victorian Ornate Carving Inlaid

$1,044

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese primitive-style side table, believed to have been made during the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Side Table 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Wabi Sabi

$1,500

Ilana Goor Brutalist Bronze Side or End Table with Bird and Flower

By Ilana Goor

Located in Miami, FL

Brutalist table with a faux bois thorn branch frame and flower and bird motif rendered in bronze

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Ilana Goor Brutalist Bronze Side or End Table with Bird and Flower

$7,500

Italian Decorative Gilt Metal Flowers Round Glass Top Side End Lamp Table MINT

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Decorative Gilt Metal Flowers Round Thick Glass Top Side End Lamp Table MINT!

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold

Italian Decorative Gilt Metal Flowers Round Glass Top Side End Lamp Table MINT

$2,600

19th Century French Walnut and Bronze Three-Tier Side Table with Flower Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique small table was created in France, circa 1870. Oval in shape, this side table

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Walnut and Bronze Three-Tier Side Table with Flower Inlay

$1,400

Vintage Italian Tole Metal Gold Gilt White Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian tole metal gold gilt white flower round glass top side table. Item features a round

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Tole Metal Gold Gilt White Flower Round Glass Top Side Table

$595

Japanese Antique Primitive Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old primitive stand made in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The top is oak wood and the legs are cedar wood. It was found in an old Japanese farmhouse. Thi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

$900

Pair of Walnut Side Tables with Green Marble Tops Inset with Hardstone Flowers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

tops inset with flowers A good looking and well made pair, they make great side tables as they have

Category

20th Century English Country Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Walnut Side Tables with Green Marble Tops Inset with Hardstone Flowers

$2,748

Burke Tulip Style Swivel Chairs Side Table Mod Flower Petal Design Blue White

By Knoll, Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen

Located in Topeka, KS

chairs with blue cushions and white tulip style side table with blue mod flower petal design on its top

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Burke Tulip Style Swivel Chairs Side Table Mod Flower Petal Design Blue White

$2,795

Pair of Art Deco Flower Stands or Side Tables, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1925

Located in Regensburg, DE

Deco side tables or flowers stand. Curved stand with two plateaus, everything veneered in walnut and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Pair of Art Deco Flower Stands or Side Tables, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1925

$7,615

Pair of Vintage Arthur Court Gold Lily Flower Leaf Round Glass Top Side Tables

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage Arthur court gold lily flower glass top side tables. Item features cast metal base

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Arthur Court Gold Lily Flower Leaf Round Glass Top Side Tables

$1,600

Pair Of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Side Tables Rare Flower Wood Top Mid-century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare pair of Milo Baughman chrome base side tables. The flower shaped wooden top is very rare and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair Of Milo Baughman Chrome Base Side Tables Rare Flower Wood Top Mid-century

$2,750

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This display stand is made of very old Japanese tree roots. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). You can feel the power of natural wood, which you cannot feel in ordinary furn...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

$3,000

Arthur Gould Regency Flower Tables, 1970s

By Arthur Court

Located in Den Haag, NL

Gold color cast aluminum lily flower tables. Comes with the original thick glass tops. Very nice

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Gould Regency Flower Tables, 1970s

$2,082

Japanese Driftwood Table /Exhibition Table / Flower Stand /Wabisabi Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It will be a wabi-sabi table with legs made of driftwood and a top plate with a lacquer-like finish

Category

2010s Japanese Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Driftwood Table /Exhibition Table / Flower Stand /Wabisabi Table

$1,400

Midcentury Pair of Flower Tables, France, 1950s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury pair of flower tables, France, 1950s. Chinese decor. Brass rim. Glaspainting. Art

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair of Flower Tables, France, 1950s

$300

Midcentury Brutalist Candleholder Side Table, France, 1960s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Brutalist candleholder side table, flower stand, France, 1960s. Hammered brass and lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Brutalist Candleholder Side Table, France, 1960s

$360

Pair of Flower Tables in Teak and Brass

Located in Karlstad, SE

A pair of beautiful side tables with a frame made of dark teak and trays in solid natural patinated

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Flower Tables in Teak and Brass

$1,665

French Coffee Table Flower Table with Shelves in Colored Playing Card Format

Located in Wolfurt, AT

French coffee table (flower table) with shelves in playing card format. The plates of the forms of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

French Coffee Table Flower Table with Shelves in Colored Playing Card Format

$2,260

French 1960 s Large Flower Shaped Metal Martini Table

Located in Aspen, CO

French 1960's Large Flower Shaped Metal Martini Table

Category

Vintage 1960s French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French 1960 s Large Flower Shaped Metal Martini Table

$1,300

Small Ceramic Tile Table Chrome Adri Belarti Orange Flower 47cm

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Poperinge, BE

Small vintage ceramic tile table, side table with 6 glazed tiles and an abstract orange flower with

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Small Ceramic Tile Table Chrome Adri Belarti Orange Flower 47cm

$386

White Mid-century Ceramic Elephant Side Table, or Planter

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

White Mid-century Ceramic Elephant Side Table, or Planter

$535

Scandinavian Flower Table "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass by Engström Myrstrand

By Tingströms, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Karlstad, SE

Stunning flower table in rosewood with brass details, model "Casino" by Sven Engström and Gunnar

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flower Table "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass by Engström Myrstrand

$2,379

Scandinavian Flower Table "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass by Engström Myrstrand

By Tingströms, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Karlstad, SE

Stunning flower table in rosewood with brass details, model "Casino" by Sven Engström and Gunnar

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flower Table "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass by Engström Myrstrand

$2,379

Florentine Metal Flower Coffee Table by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

From the manufactory Hans Kögl in the 1960s. Great handwork.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Florentine Metal Flower Coffee Table by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s

$1,011

Florentine Metal Flower Coffee Table by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

From the manufactory Hans Kögl in the 1960s. Great handwork.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Florentine Metal Flower Coffee Table by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s

$1,011

Flower table Casino by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By Tingströms, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Mid-century modern flower table dedigned by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingströms

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Flower table Casino by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden, 1960s

$1,070

Pair of Midcentury Bedside Side End Tables with Tiles, Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Pair of midcentury bedside, side end flower tables with 4 orange popart tiles, from Vallauris

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Bedside Side End Tables with Tiles, Vallauris

$349

Vintage Chinese Flower and Vine Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Flower and Vine Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table. Item Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinese Flower and Vine Carved Hardwood Marble Top Plant Stand Table

$495

Mid-Century Finnish Bamboo Rattan Plant / Flower Stand Table with Frosted Glass

Located in Helsinki, FI

Finnish mid-century bamboo and rattan plant stand with frosted glass tops for placing flower pots

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Finnish Bamboo Rattan Plant / Flower Stand Table with Frosted Glass

$1,427

Beautiful small 1920s three-legged trefoil side table made of walnut

Located in München, DE

Beautiful three-legged small walnut side table or flower stand. Very elaborate design. Surface is

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful small 1920s three-legged trefoil side table made of walnut

$892

Art Deco Vintage Circular Brown Beech Green Glass Tiny Flower Table 1930s Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

1930s Vienna. An amazing tiny flower table with original green teal marble glass in circular shape from

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Circular Brown Beech Green Glass Tiny Flower Table 1930s Vienna

$2,141

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Flower Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flower side table for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every flower side table was constructed with great care. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage flower side table now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flower side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A flower side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flower side table over the years, but those crafted by Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni and Arthur Court are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Flower Side Table?

Prices for a flower side table start at $170 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $1,523.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

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Questions About Flower Side Table

What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are nesting side tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
What are tiny side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

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