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 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 are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

What 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.

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.

Green Side Table

Green Nightstands

Carte Blanche

New Mexico Hand Carved Furniture

Hairpin Table

End Tables Powder Coated Steel

Galerie Philia

Mexican Marble

Dancing Figurine

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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

GAIA side table - Burl wood and Green onyx

$2,354

Cody 45 Round Green Marble Top Side Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized round coffee table featuring a glossy lacquered structure paired with a striking

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cody 45 Round Green Marble Top Side Table

$9,325

Green Onyx Brok Side Table with Metallic Top

Located in Freamunde, PT

Brok is a striking side table featuring a minimalist brass top and a stunning green onyx base. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Green Onyx Brok Side Table with Metallic Top

$5,100 / item

French Green Painted Rectangular Hall Side Foyer Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French hand painted table in a fantastic shade of green. This occasional table certainly brings

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Green Painted Rectangular Hall Side Foyer Table

$1,150

Pair of American Mid-Century Karl Springer Green Embossed Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century square green painted canvas cloth end / side tables with an Asian

Category

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

Materials

Paint

Pair of American Mid-Century Karl Springer Green Embossed Side Table

$11,500 / set

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Prairie Green

Located in Cincinnati, US

intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you circle around the table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Prairie Green

$483 / item

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

and contrasting materials, the side table adds a distinctive touch to domestic interiors. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner

$4,214 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Plump Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Plump Side Table by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory This side table is a continuation

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Plump Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran

$14,600

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,186 / item

Set of 2 Green Fringe Side Tables or Nightstand, Made in France

By Benoît Convers

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of 2 x green fringe side tables or nightstand This side table is endowed with long, silky fleece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Green Fringe Side Tables or Nightstand, Made in France

$3,816 / set

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,186 / item

Alwa Two Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Alwa two green black side table by Pulpo. Dimensions: D38 x H44 cm. Materials: casted glass; powder

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Alwa Two Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,043 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Avocado Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

Located in Geneve, CH

Avocado Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners Dimensions: D 38,5 x W 42,5 x H 60,5 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Avocado Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

$974 / item

Malva Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

Located in Geneve, CH

Malva Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners Dimensions: D 38,5 x W 42,5 x H 60,5 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Malva Green Ambrogio Side Table by Favaretto&Partners

$974 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

Echo III Slender Side Table in Green, Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

Echo III Side Table in Green by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin W 12.5" x L 12.5" x H 17.5" W

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Echo III Slender Side Table in Green, Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran

$6,500

Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table Mantis Green, Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volume and color. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table Mantis Green, Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

$7,500

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volume and color. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

$10,000 / item

1970 s Italian Green Smoke Glass Side Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Weesp, NL

Elegant 1970s greenish smoke glass Italian side table with black and gold details.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

1970 s Italian Green Smoke Glass Side Table

$1,486

Early 20th century Green leather and brass side table

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very stylish original early 20th century brass and green leather side table. Found in a

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Green leather and brass side table

$1,711

Art Deco Side Table in Oak and Green Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side table, oak, fabric, Europe, 1930s This well-designed side table is architectural in its

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Side Table in Oak and Green Velvet

$750

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Cherry Brass Green Glass Side Table 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Vintage oval side table from cherrywood, green glass and brass 1950s Italy. An

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Cherry Brass Green Glass Side Table 1950s Italy

$7,727

Green Onyx Gisele Side Table by Studio Gaia Paris

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Onyx Gisele Side Table by Studio Gaia Paris Dimensions: ⌀ 39 x H 50 cm Materials: Green Onyx

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Travertine

Green Onyx Gisele Side Table by Studio Gaia Paris

$4,708 / item

Spinzi Palladium Rocket Side Table, Bright green, Collectible Design

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

- especially in the Bright green color - the Palladium Rocket side table is now available with many other

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Palladium Rocket Side Table, Bright green, Collectible Design

$1,284 Sale Price

10% Off

Side table Gisèle in Green Onyx by Studio Gaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

The Gisèle side table, in onyx and travertine, features two types of natural stones renowned for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Travertine

Side table Gisèle in Green Onyx by Studio Gaïa

$2,576

Green lacquer side table by Tatjana von stein, France

By Tatjana von Stein

Located in London, GB

side table is inspired by the strength and elegance of that one, precise pose. A story that is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Green lacquer side table by Tatjana von stein, France

$8,132

1 Minimalist Brass and Green Marble Petite Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

side table is a masterpiece of simplicity and elegance that reflects the best of minimalism, and is the

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

1 Minimalist Brass and Green Marble Petite Side Table

$2,280

SLAB Dark Green Textured Side Table With Glass Top

By Jordan Keaney

Located in London, GB

Jordan Keaney Studio is focused on bringing COLOUR and TEXTURE to your space. This side table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Metal

SLAB Dark Green Textured Side Table With Glass Top

$4,435 / item

SLAB Light Green Textured Side Table With Glass Top

By Jordan Keaney

Located in London, GB

Jordan Keaney Studio is focused on bringing COLOUR and TEXTURE to your space. This side table is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Metal

SLAB Light Green Textured Side Table With Glass Top

$4,435 / item

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

and contrasting materials, the side table adds a distinctive touch to domestic interiors. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK

$3,150 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Modern Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volume and color. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Modern Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran

$4,000

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

By Ian Cochran

Located in New York, NY

tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volume and color. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran

$17,500

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45 Dimensions: Diameter 62 x height 45 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Side Table 62/45

$7,062 / item

Bloc Side Table L640 With Drawer Bottle Green Pine Green Signal Green By E&S

By Established Sons

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Treating colour as a material, Bloc side tables are based on the idea of recreating a hand-drawn

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Bloc Side Table L640 With Drawer Bottle Green Pine Green Signal Green By E&S

$2,250 / item

Pina Low Green Brass Transparent Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green brass transparent side Table by Pulpo Dimensions: D44 x H42 cm Materials: glass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pina Low Green Brass Transparent Side Table by Pulpo

$3,435 / item

Contemporary Sculptural M-Side Table, Dark Green, Contemporary Design

By Tellurico

Located in Eindhoven, NL

The M–Side Table is part of Ollain, the latest exclusive collection from Tellurico, available only

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Composition

Contemporary Sculptural M-Side Table, Dark Green, Contemporary Design

$1,949 Sale Price / item

4% Off

Antique Regency Allegorical Flip Top Green Painted Walnut Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Regency style flip top side table USA, Circa 1920s Painted walnut in a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Antique Regency Allegorical Flip Top Green Painted Walnut Side Table

$1,095

Italian Deconstructed Side Table and Stool in Olive Green Lacquer

By Sandro Lopez

Located in Milano, IT

Lui + Lei, Italian for “He and She”, are two monolithic side tables with a minimalist, clean design

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Italian Deconstructed Side Table and Stool in Olive Green Lacquer

$954 / item

Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered

By Sandro Lopez

Located in Milano, IT

Lui + Lei, Italian for “He and She”, are two monolithic side tables with a minimalist, clean design

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered

$954 / item

Ola Side Table, Brushed Green Diabase Volcanic Stone, Studio Mohs

By Zeynep Saz

Located in Istanbul , Istanbul

Ola side table can be crafted from different types of marble or green diabase volcanic stone if

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ola Side Table, Brushed Green Diabase Volcanic Stone, Studio Mohs

$3,863

Swedish Modern Bed Side Tables, Green Leatherette Brass Nails, 1930s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Odense, DK

Rare set of large bed side tables / night stands in birch, green leatherette and brass nails. Great

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Bed Side Tables, Green Leatherette Brass Nails, 1930s

$8,899 / set

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star side table is cast

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Brass

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Side Table with Tuscan Green Patina

$10,462 / item

Fade Side Table, Hunter Green Cement by Fernando Mastrangelo

By Fernando Mastrangelo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A contrast of softness and sharp angles, the made-to-order side table is cast entirely from hand

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Cement

Fade Side Table, Hunter Green Cement by Fernando Mastrangelo

$10,000 / item

Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered

By Sandro Lopez

Located in Milano, IT

Lui + Lei, Italian for “He and She”, are two monolithic side tables with a minimalist, clean design

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered

$954 / item

Pair of Iron Side Tables Painted in Aqua Green Color

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of Iron Side Tables Painted in Aqua Green Color

Category

2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Side Tables Painted in Aqua Green Color

$2,140 / set

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Green

Located in Cincinnati, US

intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you circle around the table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Green

$483 / item

Glass Green Beech Cloverleaf Vintage Side Table circa 1980 Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist green and clear glass vintage side table attributed Seguso designed and executed in Italy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Glass Green Beech Cloverleaf Vintage Side Table circa 1980 Italy

$5,231

Ola Side Table, Polished Green Diabase Volcanic Stone, Studio Mohs

By Zeynep Saz

Located in Istanbul , Istanbul

Ola is a sculptural side table that explores the dialogue between solid and void. With its

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Ola Side Table, Polished Green Diabase Volcanic Stone, Studio Mohs

$3,863

Beautiful Art Deco Side or Gueridon Table in Green Alabaster 1940s

Located in Meer, VAN

Beautiful Art Deco Side or Gueridon Table in Green Alabaster 1940s A very beautiful side table in

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Beautiful Art Deco Side or Gueridon Table in Green Alabaster 1940s

$3,856

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Green Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the green side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each green side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. If you’re shopping for a green side table, we have 253 options in-stock, while there are 110 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the green side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A green side table, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one green side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., Bari Ziperstein and Van Keppel-Green produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Green Side Table?

A green side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,148, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $30,795.

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 Green Side Table

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 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 are side tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
What 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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

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