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.

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 Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Calcatta Monet Marble White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Arabescato Marble Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

their own shipping & freight carriers and can supply a rate for this on request. Our larger & fragile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Arabescato Marble Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Pair of Italian Night stands -Side tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

upholstery on the front and the side .Night stands with the one central door that offer a fairly large

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Night stands -Side tables

$2,875

Pineapple Form Side Table of Bronze with Round Glass Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Accent side table having around top of glass, on patinated bronze table base fashioned as a large

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pineapple Form Side Table of Bronze with Round Glass Top

$1,650

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

offices of banks and large industries.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s

$2,379

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

offices of banks and large industries.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s

$2,379

Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen Brass by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

inlaid in cream shagreen and bronze patina brass. The large size is also available that is inlaid on the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen Brass by R Y Augousti

$2,350 / item

Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

nesting side table in large is part of a series of nesting side tables (sold separately) . One can

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$5,415 / item

"Cosmia" Bedside Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

intimate space. This table has one large drawer, and the top piece in cream shagreen can be removed from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

"Cosmia" Bedside Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$6,070 / item

Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen Brass by R Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

inlaid in cream shagreen and bronze patina brass. The large size is also available that is inlaid on the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen Brass by R Y Augousti

$2,350 / item

Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Zig Zag Tables

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a super unique pair of large Post Modern side tables. They are constructed out of bent

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Zig Zag Tables

$5,600

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Right Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Right Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

$3,177 / item

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Left Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Left Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

$3,177 / item

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Middle Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

By Ghidini 1961, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Middle Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini

$3,177 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

brass details. This listing is for the small size, the large and medium as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$5,170 / item

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

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

" The dimensions of the other pieces in the set are: Large 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.50" Medium 20.5 x 13.75 x

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

$2,685 / item

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

separately, see other listings. The dimensions of this piece are Large nesting 51.4 x 39.2 x 60.0 cm

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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

$16,765 / set

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

details. This listing is for the small nesting side table, the large & medium pieces as well as the full

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$4,085 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

details. This listing is for the medium size, the large and small as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$3,815 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

brass details. This listing is for the small size, the large and medium as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$5,170 / item

Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Side Table in Large is part of a series of nesting side tables (sold separately) . One can purchase the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$3,400 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

details. This listing is for the medium nesting side table, the large & small pieces as well as the full

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$4,240 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

amorphous-shaped inlaid top. Available in a large size. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$5,610 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

brass details. This listing is for the medium size, the large and small as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$5,320 / item

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

19.75" The dimensions of the other pieces in the set are: Large- 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.50" Small- 17.25 x

Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$3,525 / item

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

19.75" The dimensions of the other pieces in the set are: Large- 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.50" Small- 17.25 x

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$3,525 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

details. This listing is for the small size, the large and medium as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$3,660 / item

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

brass details. This listing is for the medium size, the large and small as well as the complete set are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Nesting Side Table with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$5,320 / item

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

" The dimensions of the other pieces in the set are: Large- 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.50" Medium- 20.5 x 13.75 x

Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Quartz Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

$2,880 / item

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

amorphous-shaped inlaid top. Available in a large size. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$5,610 / item

Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910

Located in Shreveport, LA

substantial antique British hall table OR with its large, divided center drawer, it could easily be used as a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Hall Sofa Table Sideboard Carved Oak Bobbin Leg c1910

$1,650

Moroccan Moorish Star Shape Blue Pair of Side Drinks tables 1960s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

polychrome decoration, and finely carved details. Crafted by hand in Morocco, this large side table

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Moorish Star Shape Blue Pair of Side Drinks tables 1960s

$5,700 / set

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

By Burke, Inc.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

making this style in a larger , taller or bigger size that were not available from Knoll . A nice side

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Saarinen styled Taller Tulip Side / Lamp Table by Maurice Burke (A)

$1,200

Mid Century Round Burl Drum Table

By Paul Mayen, Intrex

Located in New York, NY

Great looking large Burl veneer round table can be used as a coffee table, end table or an

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid Century Round Burl Drum Table

$1,200

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

. Add the larger size and this becomes a stunning nesting set. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$3,815 / item

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

piece makes for a playful and graphic end table in any space. Available in a larger version with drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$4,650 / item

Set of 3 Klimt Nesting Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

listing is for the large size in the cream color way, medium in dark color way, small in light color way

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Klimt Nesting Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti

$15,420 / set

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

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

calls the finish look: "antique natural shagreen" The dimensions of this piece are Large nesting 51.4

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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

$16,765 / set

Pair of Important Chrome Side Tables, French, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This large pair of side tables is made of chromed with glass shelves. The top glass shelves are

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Important Chrome Side Tables, French, circa 1970

$5,354 / set

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

boats and furniture from felled trees, Zanine began experimenting with chiseling and carving large

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

$12,000

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

. Add the larger size and this becomes a stunning nesting set. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$3,815 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

detail. Add the larger size and this becomes a stunning nesting set. This piece is designed by Kifu

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$3,815 / item

A pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Style Jax Side Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Charleston, SC

Associates. One table is slightly larger than the other. With the larger glass measuring 25” long x 18.5

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Style Jax Side Tables

$1,660 / set

Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

for a larger architectural table. Each stool is made from a solid trunk of maple and is beautifully

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple

$875 / item

Pair of Sculpted Contemporary Marble Side Table by Dooq

By DOOQ

Located in Geneve, CH

things, creating pieces where feminine meets masculine, small meets large, soft meets solid, and past

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sculpted Contemporary Marble Side Table by Dooq

$20,941 / set

New Modern table in Green and White marble, creator Venelin Kokalov

Located in Milan, IT

Luna table, two tables in one, made in Verde Luana and Bianco Carrara marble . (Large table) Ø 150

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

New Modern table in Green and White marble, creator Venelin Kokalov

$61,695 / item

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables

Located in Nantucket, MA

between the shelves and the top shelf measures 10" x 8"--large enough to place a table lamp upon. Use them

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables

$2,300 / set

New Modern Side Table in Black Marquina Marble creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

⌀ (top) x 14.2 in. , smooth finishing. Commercial name: Altana Large by the Spanish Designer Ivan

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

New Modern Side Table in Black Marquina Marble creator Ivan Colominas

$11,256 / item

Set of three bamboo and bronze tables Maison Jansen

By Maison Baguès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

to any living room. Measurements: Large: H: 46.5 centimeters W: 45.5 centimeters D: 26 centimeters

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of three bamboo and bronze tables Maison Jansen

$5,500

French Carved and Book-Matched Walnut Burl Hexagonal Pedestal Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

edge detail supported by an urn decorated pedestal on three cabriole legs with carved large acanthus

Category

Vintage 1930s French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Carved and Book-Matched Walnut Burl Hexagonal Pedestal Table

$1,975 / item

Robinson Furniture Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood and Rattan Side End Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

textured wood grain, a single, large sliding drawer with a round sculptural wood handle, and a lovely

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Robinson Furniture Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood and Rattan Side End Table

$900

Umbrella Medium Side Table (Black)

Located in Bilkent, TR

options. SMALL: Q:66 cm h:30 cm MEDIUM: Q:66 cm h:50 cm LARGE: Q:106 cm h:40 cm

Category

2010s Turkish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Umbrella Medium Side Table (Black)

$1,150

Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

not overpoweringly large, therefore more often than not they can be used as a console table, a pier

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

$6,596

Vernis Martin Style Satinwood Inlaid and Mahogany Decorated Side Table

By Wellington Hall Ltd

Located in Germantown, MD

. Features one top large drawer and two smaller lower drawers separated by a small knee-hole for a beautiful

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vernis Martin Style Satinwood Inlaid and Mahogany Decorated Side Table

$2,195

Antique French Breakfast Sofa Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet

Located in Shreveport, LA

elegance. Full parquet design on the large tabletop has beautiful tiger oak grain and a wide oak band with

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Breakfast Sofa Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet

$1,825

Calcutta Monet Marble Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

their own shipping & freight carriers and can supply a rate for this on request. Our larger & fragile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Calcutta Monet Marble Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table - Antique Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with three small and one large storage compartment, consisting its original brass hardware and key. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier End Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table - Antique Side Table

$10,900

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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 are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are nesting side tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What 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.
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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