What are low tables called?

Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Why are console tables so low?

Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

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.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables 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.

Low Side Tables

Shimmer Table

Dining Table With Metal Inlay

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Oval Travertino Silver Contemporary Marble Dining Table 290/75

$53,700 / item

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$33,522 / item

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$29,544 / item

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$29,544 / item

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$45,230 / item

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$25,566 / item

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$25,566 / item

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$36,712 / item

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$37,632 / item

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

$42,172 / item

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$30,165 / item

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$30,165 / item

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Bianco Statuarietto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$42,267 / item

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$25,566 / item

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$32,829 / item

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$36,712 / item

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 130/27

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 130/27

$12,914 / item

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160 / 75

Located in Geneve, CH

measure. Almost any size or marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160 / 75

$33,522 / item

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

$46,783 / item

Port Saint Laurent Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

$53,700 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

$46,711 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

$36,700 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

$46,783 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

$40,678 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

$42,172 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$29,544 / item

Travertino Silver 2 Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertino Silver 2 Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$36,712 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$30,165 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

marble is possible! All tables are signed and numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$30,165 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$33,522 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

$25,566 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 160/75

$29,544 / item

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$36,712 / item

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

numbered (the low and side tables are only signed). All tables are impregnated with Lithofin Nanotop. This

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Grey Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

$32,829 / item

Rene Prou Table in Rosewood

By René Prou

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Deco low side/coffee table, circa 1935 by Rene Prou, in rosewood. Measures: 32" diameter

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rene Prou Table in Rosewood

$18,500

Contemporary Set of 3 Brass and Marble Nesting Tables, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Set of 3 Nesting nested stacking tables or coffee low cocktails side end tables in brass and free

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Set of 3 Brass and Marble Nesting Tables, Italy

$12,544

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables

By Percival Lafer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

considered design elements on the minimalist side tables. These low profile modern end tables are modular

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables

$1,596 Sale Price / set

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Onyx Coffee Table with Carved Wood Base

Located in Barcelona, ES

excellent condition. This elegant table will be a perfect addition as low coffee table, side table or end

Category

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

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Coffee Table with Carved Wood Base

$2,986

Modular Rattan Tables by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Set of 6 coffee, cocktail, low, side end tables in bamboo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan

Modular Rattan Tables by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s

$8,721 / set

Panorama V2 Coffee Table by Simone Fanciullacci

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Geneve, CH

respectively contemporary side and low table made by Italian artisans in satin glass. They are part of the

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Panorama V2 Coffee Table by Simone Fanciullacci

$3,368 / item

Blue Daisy Flower Glass Table by Glas Italia, Italy, 1990s

By Glas Italia

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Daisy Flower table or coffee low cocktail side end table in glass and silver nickeled metal feet

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Blue Daisy Flower Glass Table by Glas Italia, Italy, 1990s

$2,058

Panorama V2 Coffee Table by Simone Fanciullacci

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Geneve, CH

side and low table made by Italian artisans in satin glass. They are part of the collectible design

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Panorama V2 Coffee Table by Simone Fanciullacci

$3,368 / item

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

kidney shape from those designs from the fifties. To be used as coffee table, low table or side table

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s

$3,631 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Louis XV Style Belle Epoque Cocktail Table

Located in Forney, TX

drinks table, oversized guéridon or chair side end table, low centre table and more. Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Style Belle Epoque Cocktail Table

$1,890

Mid-Century French Gilt Brass Marble Top Coffee Table

Located in Forney, TX

a wonderful cocktail table, low center table, side table and stunning entry piece. Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century French Gilt Brass Marble Top Coffee Table

$1,720

Gueridon - tea table - molded wood and red marble - Louis 16 - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent low pedestal table, coffee table, side table, or tea table in the Louis XVI style, made

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gueridon - tea table - molded wood and red marble - Louis 16 - France 19th

$931

Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese red lacquered, low scroll side coffee table painted with a muted green bamboo leaf motif

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table

$5,600

Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Monumental Travertine Marble Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern monumental rectangular travertine marble 8-sided low coffee table with

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Marble

Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Monumental Travertine Marble Coffee Table

$9,800

Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, France 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Coffee table / Low Table / Side Table with Foliage design, wrought iron, gold leaf, France, 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, France 1950s

$5,017

Antique Petrified Wood Tree Stump Drinks Table or Stool Covered in Gesso

Located in Yonkers, NY

subtle greys. Used as a drinks table, side table, or low stool, this fossilized wood form introduces a

Category

20th Century Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood, Gesso

Antique Petrified Wood Tree Stump Drinks Table or Stool Covered in Gesso

$1,795

Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Square Light Wood Coffee Table

By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Firenze, IT

light blond wood and is sturdy. Perfect in front of a couch or as a low centre table. This wooden side

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Square Light Wood Coffee Table

$1,314

Set of 2 Panorama V1 and V2 Tables by Simone Fanciullacci

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Geneve, CH

V1 and V2 are respectively contemporary side and low table made by Italian artisans in satin glass

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Panorama V1 and V2 Tables by Simone Fanciullacci

$6,164 / set

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Scapin

By Elena Salmistraro

Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT

as side/low table or stool. Resin circles, lines and orbits blended together on a thick marble top. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Scapin

$5,376 / item

1930s Italian Bench

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in New York, NY

would function equally well as a low side table or a high cocktail table. We’ll allow the buyer to

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Other

1930s Italian Bench

$9,000

Pair of Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Modern Travertine Low Octagonal Tab

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern (1970s) travertine marble 8-sided end / side / low tables with

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Pair of Willy Rizzo for Jean Charles Italian Modern Travertine Low Octagonal Tab

$13,500 / set

Set of 3 Ingmar Relling / Brothers Bindeim Norwegian Leather and Walnut Stools

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 3 Norwegian Mid-Century low stools / side tables with rectangular walnut frames with

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 3 Ingmar Relling / Brothers Bindeim Norwegian Leather and Walnut Stools

$8,900 / set

Art Deco low side table

Located in Vancouver, BC

Art Deco low side table with new parchment top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Art Deco low side table

$4,500

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Low Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of low side tables available for sale. Each of these unique low side tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 345 antique and vintage low side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 94 modern editions to choose from as well. Low 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. Low side tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small low side tables measuring 6 inches across. Low side tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Angelo Mangiarotti, ClassiCon and Dessie Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Low Side Tables?

Prices for low side tables start at $55 and top out at $36,894 with the average selling for $2,207.

Finding the Right Tables for You

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

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

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

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Low Side Tables

What are low tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Can a coffee table be too low?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Why are console tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables 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.

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