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

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table, Textured Design, Modern

$2,200

Pair of Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

By John Astbury

Located in Dubai, AE

by a desire to adapt large elements and hone them into more gentle forms, John Astbury’s Tung table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

$1,630 / set

Set of Tung JA3-Burgundy Red Steel Blue-Side Table, by John Astbury for &T

By John Astbury

Located in Dubai, AE

by a desire to adapt large elements and hone them into more gentle forms, John Astbury’s Tung table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Tung JA3-Burgundy Red Steel Blue-Side Table, by John Astbury for &T

$1,630 / set

Pair of Tung JA3, Steel Blue Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

By John Astbury

Located in Dubai, AE

by a desire to adapt large elements and hone them into more gentle forms, John Astbury’s Tung table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tung JA3, Steel Blue Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

$1,630 / set

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Large Shan style southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table

$4,300

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Minimalist Design in Black Ash by NOOM

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

lowest table in the collection, it is ideal for placement in front of large sofas or modular seating

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Minimalist Design in Black Ash by NOOM

$1,378 / item

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Minimalist in Natural Ash by NOOM

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

lowest table in the collection, it is ideal for placement in front of large sofas or modular seating

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Minimalist in Natural Ash by NOOM

$1,378 / item

Highly Decorative Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

glass top. The base is a single, large terracotta sculpture of a mythical sea creature (grotesque

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Highly Decorative Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Table

$1,295

Pair Medium Brown, Chunky Teak Root Side Tables or Stools, Organic Design, 1980s

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in Philadelphia, PA

perfect as a side table or a small stool. Turned out of a large and chunky teak root slab, it features

Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Medium Brown, Chunky Teak Root Side Tables or Stools, Organic Design, 1980s

$1,200 / set

Pair Natural Brown Chunky Teak Root Side Tables or Stools, Organic Design, 1980s

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in Philadelphia, PA

perfect as a side table or a small stool. Turned out of a large and chunky teak root slab, it features

Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Natural Brown Chunky Teak Root Side Tables or Stools, Organic Design, 1980s

$1,200 / set

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Made of Ash Wood by NOOM

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

lowest table in the collection, it is ideal for placement in front of large sofas or modular seating

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Long Rectangular Archipen Coffee Table 4 Made of Ash Wood by NOOM

$1,378 / item

French Brass Two-Tier Side Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Chicago, IL

tier ideal for books, a lamp, or objets; the lower for larger vessels or stacked volumes. At just two

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Brass Two-Tier Side Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen, 1940s

$2,800

Early 20th century Indian hand carved god folding side table

Located in London, GB

• UK Buyers: Delivery available via trusted couriers, including bespoke service for large or fragile

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century Indian hand carved god folding side table

$1,168

Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

By John Astbury, &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

by a desire to adapt large elements and hone them into more gentle forms, John Astbury’s Tung table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition

$815 / item

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

combined with other guéridon tables in different sizes. Nice patina. Large top surface. Overall Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Iron with Filigree Brass Top, 1950

$3,591

Vintage Regency Greek Key Brass Trim Side Tables - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

defined by a bold, large-scale Greek Key (Meander) motif, offering a timeless Neoclassical touch, while

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Regency Greek Key Brass Trim Side Tables - A Pair

$2,650 / set

Cagliari Medium Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

on request in Caligari Large Coffee Table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Cagliari Medium Side Table

$5,096 / item

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Gold Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Gold Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$2,618 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Three Rocks High Side Table, Black, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Three Rocks High Side Table, Black, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$1,589 Sale Price / item

19% Off

Colonial Side Table with Drawer Console Table Small Desk Teak Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

has a very handy large, dovetail jointed drawer with a secret compartment and a handle with the

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Colonial Side Table with Drawer Console Table Small Desk Teak Early 20th Century

$2,543

Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table

$1,367

Three Rocks High Side Table, Copper Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Three Rocks High Side Table, Copper Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$1,793 Sale Price / item

19% Off

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany 2 Tier Washstand Side Table 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

American Empire styling with large upper gallery surrounding a bowfront shelf, supported by scrolled and

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany 2 Tier Washstand Side Table 38"

$875 Sale Price

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Three Rocks High Side Table, Bronze Mirror, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

thorough work of marquetry, all three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Three Rocks High Side Table, Bronze Mirror, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$1,994 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Side Tables - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

two, game tables, or imposing center tables flanking a large doorway. The pair is in great vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Side Tables - A Pair

$3,650 / set

Andrianna Shamaris Abstract High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for counter tops, dining tables or

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Abstract High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

$2,200

Pair Rare Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Wood Ivory Color Camel Tables C. 1880-1920

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and use. Please view all large photos for details.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Rare Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Wood Ivory Color Camel Tables C. 1880-1920

$4,550 / set

A George III Satinwood Marquetry Giltwood and Composition Demi-Lune Side Table

Located in London, GB

delicately inlaid with floral motifs. A particularly rare and distinctive element is the large, beautifully

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Side Tables

Materials

Composition, Gold, Other, Gold Leaf

A George III Satinwood Marquetry Giltwood and Composition Demi-Lune Side Table

$76,990

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

design. A large drawer, discreetly positioned beneath the top, provides practical functionality while

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Pearwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

$10,900

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Country House Table from Hälsingland

Located in Kramfors, SE

well as carved decor in the apron. Large extendable drawer. The surface is rustic with traces of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Country House Table from Hälsingland

$3,897

Pom Pom Side Table in Matte Walnut by Hegi Design House

Located in Geneve, CH

at large. The collection is characterised by curiosity, playfulness and creativity. We continue our

Category

2010s Australian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pom Pom Side Table in Matte Walnut by Hegi Design House

$15,300 / item

Antique c.1900 Japanese Red Lacquer Nest of 4 Side / Occasional Tables – Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

. Features Craftsmanship C. 1900 Structurally sound, no loose joints Dimensions Large table: 67 cm W

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique c.1900 Japanese Red Lacquer Nest of 4 Side / Occasional Tables – Quality

$1,438 Sale Price

30% Off

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Roman Travertine, InsidherLand by JSB

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Roman Travertine, InsidherLand by JSB

$21,202 / item

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Nero Marquina, InsidherLand by JSB

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Nero Marquina, InsidherLand by JSB

$18,168 / item

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Estremoz, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Estremoz, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$19,338 / item

Three Rocks Side Table, Roman Travertine, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Three Rocks Side Table, Roman Travertine, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$6,711 / item

Three Rocks Side Table, Estremoz, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Three Rocks Side Table, Estremoz, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$5,880 / set

Three Rocks Side Table, Nero Marquina, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

three sizes can be customized with a large range of materials and finishes. With incredible versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Three Rocks Side Table, Nero Marquina, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

$5,578 / item

Moorish Middle Eastern Star Shaped Painted Drink Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Eastern arabesque designs and motifs. The large top is star-shaped and has a small galleried edge. The

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Moorish Middle Eastern Star Shaped Painted Drink Table

$2,000

Unique Pair of Triangular Coffee or Side Tables, 1960s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

can also be used together to form one large coffee table. In good condition with some normal traces of

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Unique Pair of Triangular Coffee or Side Tables, 1960s

$1,678 / set

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table - Organic Modern Style

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rare neutral tones and markings on this large high quality petrified wood side table

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table - Organic Modern Style

$4,500

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, Rouge marble and Ormolu side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. This wonderful circular table is raised by slender tapered cabriole legs with large top Ormolu acanthus

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, Rouge marble and Ormolu side table

$6,400

Circa 1900 Set of Three Oak Nesting Tables

Located in High Point, NC

separate use or to add additional length to the larger table. The smaller side tables measure 11.5 w x

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Circa 1900 Set of Three Oak Nesting Tables

$1,275

Soda Iced Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with three large petals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Soda Iced Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas

$2,880 / item

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Palladium Leaf Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

Table No. 3 - palladium - large J.M. Szymanski d. 2022 A shiny and elegant take on our Table No. 3

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Palladium Leaf Steel

$4,450 / item

A Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Glass Tables, possibly Maison Jansen.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a large bathroom, or as a dry bar in your living room.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Glass Tables, possibly Maison Jansen.

$4,500 / set

Frida Table in Onyx and marble by Studio Gaïa

Located in Paris, IDF

with our larger version, creating a striking architectural dialogue in any living space. Its

Category

2010s Ukrainian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Frida Table in Onyx and marble by Studio Gaïa

$3,196 / item

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Scandinavian Teak Nesting, End Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

14” D Large table: 20.5” H x 23 5” W x 15” D

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Beech, Teak

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Scandinavian Teak Nesting, End Tables

$3,200 / set

Pair McGuire Lacquered Rattan Taborette Drum Drink Tables

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

large oval windows on all sides. Sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The frames

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Pair McGuire Lacquered Rattan Taborette Drum Drink Tables

$2,400 / set

Mid-Century Mahogany Inlaid w Instuments Angels Tray Table

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic mahogany tray table with inlaid angels and a large central musical instrument. Banded

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany Inlaid w Instuments Angels Tray Table

$995 / set

Side table. Wood, marble, bronze. 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Mirror. Carved and gilded mother. 20th century. Large mirror with a carved and gilded wood frame

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Side Tables

Materials

Other

Side table. Wood, marble, bronze. 19th century.

$791

Antique Swedish Folk Art Country House Side Table with Drawer in Empire Style

Located in Kramfors, SE

well as patina after use. Large and functional drawer. Old drawer pull made by hand in copper which has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Country House Side Table with Drawer in Empire Style

$3,897

MEMPHIS "CONTINENTAL" Side Table / Michele De Lucchi (Italy) / Postmodern Style

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

rectangle and a large circle printed to resemble the distinctive pattern of the cow's coat with blue accents

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Hardwood

MEMPHIS "CONTINENTAL" Side Table / Michele De Lucchi (Italy) / Postmodern Style

$3,000

IN STOCK! Freyja Coffee Table 3 Numbered Edition in Green Italian Marble by Noom

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

! Coffee tables “Freyja” cut off large slabs of green marble designed as a limited edition piece. Each

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

IN STOCK! Freyja Coffee Table 3 Numbered Edition in Green Italian Marble by Noom

$7,798 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Carrara, Sienna, Rosso Antico marble side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

stepped base below three standing winged maidens decorated with large and richly carved acanthus leaves

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Carrara, Sienna, Rosso Antico marble side table

$24,800

Rare 19th century Mahogany and Specimen marble side table

Located in Malton, GB

palette. The condition is also very good with no chips or losses. The large centre stone is almost a

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare 19th century Mahogany and Specimen marble side table

$4,468

Small Gustavian Antique Country House Side Table from Northern Sweden

Located in Kramfors, SE

solid pine. Classic straight gustavian shape and straight tapered legs with flutes. One large centre

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Small Gustavian Antique Country House Side Table from Northern Sweden

$3,177

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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?
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?
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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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