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 is a tall side table called?

A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

What are tiny side tables called?

What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

What are large dining tables called?

Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.

What do I put on top of a large coffee table?

What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Large Side Tables

Tree Stump Table

Back To The Future Furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Set of 3 Side Tables Monkey by Jaime Hayon

$4,330 / set

Solid Ebonized Oak Bond Side Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock

By Lynnea Jean

Located in Aitkin, MN

Side Table is distinguished by its dual X-shaped pedestal base. The larger base serves as the

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid Ebonized Oak Bond Side Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock

$3,000

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables, Tooled Leather Gilt Wood Swags

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

large photos for details.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables, Tooled Leather Gilt Wood Swags

$3,120 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Willy Daro Bronze and Glass Mid-Century Coffe Side Table, 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Roma, Lazio

. The table is composed of a bronze casting with three large branches that come upwards to form the

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Willy Daro Bronze and Glass Mid-Century Coffe Side Table, 1970

$2,135

Modern Sculptural Woven Wicker Rattan Coffee Side Table

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

charming skirt-like decor element; top is done in large-scale patterned weave with Op-Art diagonal effect

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Modern Sculptural Woven Wicker Rattan Coffee Side Table

$750

Italian Side Tables in Metal and Round Granite Top

Located in Waalwijk, NL

tables with typical traits of Italian design. As we currently have a large amount of these side tables in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Metal, Brass

Italian Side Tables in Metal and Round Granite Top

$650 / item

Set of 3 Cast Metal Coffee Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

description indicated as display on principal image measurements large table H50 x W78 x D39 centimeters

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of 3 Cast Metal Coffee Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

$5,339 / set

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

$5,850

Basic Brass Coated Metal Leg Black Terrazzo Surface Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

/ black painted metal *Medium: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 20.5'' Large: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 23.6

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Basic Brass Coated Metal Leg Black Terrazzo Surface Side Table (Small)

$820 / item

Mid Century Modern Westnofa Nightstands, a Pair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

range of items, from chairs and tables to larger living room and dining room sets. The company was

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Westnofa Nightstands, a Pair

$2,699 / set

Karl Springer Petrified Wood Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Cambridge, US

curved solid brass base with asymmetrical top fashioned from a large specimen of petrified wood sourced

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Petrified Wood Side Table

$6,800

John Vesey Brass and Steel Glass Top Spool Drinks Table

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

example in a large scale size. Could be used as a side table, end table, or a dramatic center table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

John Vesey Brass and Steel Glass Top Spool Drinks Table

$4,800

Traditional Georgian Style Mahogany Tripod Base Lamp Table, Adjustable Height

Located in valatie, NY

in antiques for over 35 years with a large collection of period furniture, art, books, jewelry and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Traditional Georgian Style Mahogany Tripod Base Lamp Table, Adjustable Height

$1,250

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Coffee Grind and Ivory Ash

By Workshop APD, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small H. 45.7 x 57.2 x 40.6 cm / Large H. 52 x 67.3 x 52.1 cm Model shown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Coffee Grind and Ivory Ash

$2,420 / item

Contemporary Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash

By Workshop APD, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small H. 45.7 x 57.2 x 40.6 cm / Large H. 52 x 67.3 x 52.1 cm Model shown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash

$2,420 / item

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Ivory Ash Black Ash

By Workshop APD, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small H. 45.7 x 57.2 x 40.6 cm / Large H. 52 x 67.3 x 52.1 cm Model shown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Ivory Ash Black Ash

$2,420 / item

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Coffee Grind Black Ash

By Workshop APD, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small H. 45.7 x 57.2 x 40.6 cm / Large H. 52 x 67.3 x 52.1 cm Model shown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Coffee Grind Black Ash

$2,420 / item

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash Ivory Ash

By Workshop APD, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

- Ivory Dimensions available: Small H. 45.7 x 57.2 x 40.6 cm / Large H. 52 x 67.3 x 52.1 cm Model shown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Side Table Surfside Drive by Man of Parts, Small, Black Ash Ivory Ash

$2,420 / item

Glas Italia CALICE Low table by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

disponibili: Glossy lacquered glass DIMENSIONS: • Medium - Ø50 H30 • Large - Ø50 H44 The price refers to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia CALICE Low table by Piero Lissoni

$2,201 / item

Porto Side Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oak Wood

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

large supports. The tables have a single base that allows easy handling and the seat is supported by

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Porto Side Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oak Wood

$1,400 / item

Porto Side Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Ebonized Oak

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

large supports. The tables have a single base that allows easy handling and the seat is supported by

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Porto Side Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Ebonized Oak

$1,400 / item

Porto Side Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oak Wood

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

large supports. The tables have a single base that allows easy handling and the seat is supported by

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Porto Side Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Laminated Oak Wood

$1,400 / item

Porto Side Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Ebonized Oak

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

large supports. The tables have a single base that allows easy handling and the seat is supported by

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Porto Side Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Ebonized Oak

$1,400 / item

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

juxtaposed to create larger, symmetrical units. In 1952, the wooden legs were replaced by triangular-section

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

$7,712 / item

Basic Brass Coated Metal Carrara White Marble Side Table Medium

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

'' / Height: 20.5'' Large: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 23.6''. BRASS USE AND CARE Clean surfaces with a dry

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Basic Brass Coated Metal Carrara White Marble Side Table Medium

$815 / item

Basic Brass Coated Metal Carrara White Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

'' / Height: 20.5'' Large: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 23.6''. BRASS USE AND CARE Clean surfaces with a dry

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Basic Brass Coated Metal Carrara White Marble Side Table (Small)

$800 / item

French 18th century Louis XV Period Lacquer and Ormolu side table, circa 1750

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

framed by a large scale and wonderfully detailed foliate scrolled border. The top is set within an

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th century Louis XV Period Lacquer and Ormolu side table, circa 1750

$16,300

Contemporary Side Table by Eduard Locota

By Eduard Locota

Located in Timisoara, RO

cm / W 40 cm / H 40CM LARGE: L 60 cm / W 60 cm / H 40CM XL: L 120 cm / W 120 cm / H 40CM COLOR

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Side Table by Eduard Locota

$4,711

Freeform Sculptural Organic Natural Tree Root Wood Pedestal Plant Stand Table

Located in Wayne, NJ

Large, heavy free form sculptural organic natural tree root wood pedestal, plant stand or tall side

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Freeform Sculptural Organic Natural Tree Root Wood Pedestal Plant Stand Table

$2,400 Sale Price

31% Off

Mid Century Angelo Mangiarotti Pair of Eros Black Marble Side Tables Italy

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Gruppo Skipper

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Skipper, Italy in the 70s. Eros refers to the male-female coupling of the table top and leg. Large

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Angelo Mangiarotti Pair of Eros Black Marble Side Tables Italy

$9,373 / set

Pilar Tables - Set of 3 / Celadon Green Ombré on Maple Wood by INDO-

By INDO-

Located in Rumford, RI

mimic a mosaic, each shade representing a tile in its larger image. The Pilar Collection is a nod to

Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pilar Tables - Set of 3 / Celadon Green Ombré on Maple Wood by INDO-

$15,200 / item

Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century Brass and Lacquered Wood Round Side Table 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

”. Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career, which make up a large

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century Brass and Lacquered Wood Round Side Table 1950s

$1,732

Custom Polished Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Transition Side Tables

By Corinna Warm, WARM

Located in Santa Monica, CA

request. Please note the tables in the images are a larger size than the product advertised in this

Category

2010s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Polished Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Transition Side Tables

$18,500 / set

Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

, captivating features that include ornate, relief carved lion masks on the canted corners and large carved

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic

$3,875

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

juxtaposed to create larger, symmetrical units. In 1952, the wooden legs were replaced by triangular-section

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina

$7,712 / item

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 12+ Available

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

than 12 available to purchase. There is also a matching coffee table and larger end table available

Category

1990s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 12+ Available

$500 / item

Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table Shou Sugi Ban (12" x 20" x 12")

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

large solid volume, expansion and contraction due to temperature variability may occur. Pads or glides

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table Shou Sugi Ban (12" x 20" x 12")

$570 / item

Vintage Ashanti Elephant sidetable, Ghana 1950 s

By Akan Ashanti

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

This eye-catching large African sidetable was crafted by the Ashanti's around 1950 in Ghana. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Ashanti Elephant sidetable, Ghana 1950 s

$706

Sculpture Design Side Table by Eduard Locota

By Eduard Locota

Located in Timisoara, RO

in color. Dimensions Thin: L 30cm / W 30cm / H 40 cm Standard: L 50cm / W 50cm / H 40 cm Large: L

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Side Tables

Materials

Composition

Sculpture Design Side Table by Eduard Locota

$7,627 Sale Price

40% Off

XXX Small Low Table, by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia

By Glas Italia, Johanna Grawunder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

large size of the two tables. Low table realized in transparent pink, orange and yellow coloured glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

XXX Small Low Table, by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia

$3,586 / item

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

14.2” x H 23.6” (S) This listing is for a single large table in bronze with a black and green patina

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Aluminum

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina

$16,374 / item

Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

is for a single large table in oxidized bronze or blackened bronze. For sets or single tables of

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table by Fred&Juul

$16,374 / item

Rustic Style Solid Wood Cube Side Salvaged Pine by Alabama Sawyer 12"

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

all wood, but especially a large solid volume, expansion and contraction due to temperature

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rustic Style Solid Wood Cube Side Salvaged Pine by Alabama Sawyer 12"

$620 / item

Tea Amber/Stained Oak Coffee Table by Durame

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

This striking coffee table is comprised of a large bottom vase in colored glass that can function

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Tea Amber/Stained Oak Coffee Table by Durame

$3,670 / item

Custom Made to Order Timothy Rosewood Handmade Art Glass Occasional Table

By Lance Thompson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Larger tables and coffee tables are available and are based on the size of the Handmade Art Glass tiles.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Rosewood

Custom Made to Order Timothy Rosewood Handmade Art Glass Occasional Table

$3,800

Black Lacquered Antique Sewing Table Side Table Mahogany 19th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

large compartment in the centre, there is also a trapezoidal drawer at the bottom. There are two

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered Antique Sewing Table Side Table Mahogany 19th Century

$682

Modern Yosemite Plaster, Hand Finished Yoruba Black Side Table with Brass Top Lg

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

nesting set. This large version has a hand finished black Yosemite plaster base. The solid polished

Category

2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Modern Yosemite Plaster, Hand Finished Yoruba Black Side Table with Brass Top Lg

$1,850 / item

Basic Black Metal Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 20.5'' Large: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 23.6''. MARBLE USE AND CARE Clean

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Basic Black Metal Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

$800 / item

Basic Black Metal Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 20.5'' Large: Diameter: 13.8'' / Height: 23.6''. MARBLE USE AND CARE Clean

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Basic Black Metal Alexander Black Marble Side Table (Small)

$670 / item

Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

” (S) This listing is for a set of 2 pieces, a large and medium table in oxidized bronze. For other

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul

$29,782 / set

Doris Cast Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

) This listing is for a set of 3 pieces with the large and medium table in oxidized bronze and the small

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Doris Cast Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul

$39,275 / set

Doris Cast Bronze and Blackened Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

) diameter 14.2” x height 23.6” (S) This listing is for a set of 2 pieces, a large and medium table in

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Doris Cast Bronze and Blackened Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set

$29,782 / set

Doris Cast Bronze, Blackened Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

) This listing is for a set of 3 pieces with the large and medium table in oxidized bronze and blackened

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Doris Cast Bronze, Blackened Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set

$39,275 / set

Red Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

, it is a real eye-catcher—thanks in large part to its striking deep red color. The decorative studs

Category

20th Century Chesterfield Side Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Red Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top

$551

Mini Robot Side Table in 15 Colors / Pair Available

By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn

Located in Leicester, GB

The Mini Robot side table is a perfect next to a sofa or chair, just large enough to hold magazines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mini Robot Side Table in 15 Colors / Pair Available

$817 / item

Wrought iron with marble top side or center table, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

Wrought iron with marble top side or center table, 19th Century A side table with large curved and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Wrought iron with marble top side or center table, 19th Century

$2,343

Pair of French Riviera Nesting Bamboo Coffee Tables with Smoked Top, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

organic modern or a French Riviera style project. Dimensions: Large table: 45 x 45 x 45 h cm Smaller

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass

Pair of French Riviera Nesting Bamboo Coffee Tables with Smoked Top, Italy 1970s

$1,696 / set

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Large Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all large side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 348 antique and vintage large side tables in-stock, while there are 137 modern editions to choose from as well. Large 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. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco large side tables are consistently popular styles. Some large side tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller large side tables, measuring 8.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many large side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Sir Norman Foster and Edward Wormley produced popular large side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Large Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $76,000 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 Large Side Tables

What size should a side table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables 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 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.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
What are tiny side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
What are large dining tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
What do I put on top of a large coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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