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Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the many blade marks on its round top, this low, drum-like table was originally
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900
Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900

Chinese Low Heartwood Table, circa 1900

$2,280
Rosewood and Macassar Ebony Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
American Art Furniture low table in rosewood and Macassar ebony and glass, the square glass top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Rosewood

Rosewood and Macassar Ebony Low Table
Rosewood and Macassar Ebony Low Table

Rosewood and Macassar Ebony Low Table

$950
English Solid Oak Low Table / Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English oak low table or stool from the 19th century. The stool features a rectangular top or
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Solid Oak Low Table / Stool
English Solid Oak Low Table / Stool

English Solid Oak Low Table / Stool

$785
Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This stylized low table is a product of the time and
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table
Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table

Chinese Marble-Top Deco Low Table

$4,280
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
side table, coffee table, and even a bench. Pagoda Red Collection # CLM005
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table
Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

Chinese Greenery Stone Top Low Table

$2,480
High Low Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
legs with adjustable brass base Can be lowered to coffee table height, and adjusted to either side
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

High Low Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury
High Low Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury

High Low Dining Table, Italy, Midcentury

$7,950
High Low Coffee Table, Italy, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
legs with adjustable brass base Can be lowered to coffee table height, and adjusted to either side
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

High Low Coffee Table, Italy, Midcentury
High Low Coffee Table, Italy, Midcentury

High Low Coffee Table, Italy, Midcentury

$7,950
French 19th Century Primitive Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ideal drink or side table that can double as a stool if seating is in short supply.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French 19th Century Primitive Low Table
French 19th Century Primitive Low Table

French 19th Century Primitive Low Table

$975
Spanish 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Simple but gorgeous antique table, circa 1840. The wood top is held to the frame with large, hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Spanish 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table
Spanish 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table

Spanish 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table

$995
French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This circa 1970 French travertine square end/side table has a clean and modern look yet one that is
Category

20th Century French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table
French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table

French Mid-Century Travertine Low Table

$2,600
Italian Oyster Burl Wood Low Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian Neoclassical olive wood table with an expressive burled wood surface.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Italian Oyster Burl Wood Low Table
Italian Oyster Burl Wood Low Table

Italian Oyster Burl Wood Low Table

$2,900
Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese meditation stone top table mounted on a custom steel base with deep bronze
Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table
Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table

Chinese Meditation Stone Top Low Table

$4,280
19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Chinese elm table, circa 1890. Striking grain and rich color. Layered frieze, legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Chinese Elm Low Table

$2,453
Circular Wooden Low Primitive Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A primitive wabi-sabi style coffee table. Formed from old wood. Raised over a trunk style base
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Circular Wooden Low Primitive Coffee Table
Circular Wooden Low Primitive Coffee Table

Circular Wooden Low Primitive Coffee Table

$3,997
English 19th Century Solid Oak Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English solid oak low table with handsome grain patterns would make the perfect coffee table
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Solid Oak Low Table
English 19th Century Solid Oak Low Table

English 19th Century Solid Oak Low Table

$2,595
18th Century red lacquer low occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Chinese painted low occasional table, circa 1780. Here we have a low practical
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

18th Century red lacquer low occasional table
18th Century red lacquer low occasional table

18th Century red lacquer low occasional table

$1,359
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Linen Low Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rochester, NY
A high quality beautifully lacquered cream ivory linen low, side, or tall coffee table in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Karl Springer Style Lacquered Linen Low Table
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Linen Low Table

Karl Springer Style Lacquered Linen Low Table

$1,250
Neoclassical Style Low Table with Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style wood low table or side table with Carrara marble top, raised on four fluted
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Style Low Table with Marble Top
Neoclassical Style Low Table with Marble Top

Neoclassical Style Low Table with Marble Top

$550
19th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
hoofed feet. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAH018 Keywords: Table, low
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawer
19th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawer

19th Century Chinese Low Table with Drawer

$1,780
Pair of Folk Art Painted Low Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Folk Art painted low tables These are a handsome pair, they have a geometric carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Folk Art Painted Low Tables
Pair of Folk Art Painted Low Tables

Pair of Folk Art Painted Low Tables

$1,298 / set
French Round Low Table with Metal Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalism and functionality of form define this handsome, low-lying round table from Paris, France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Round Low Table with Metal Legs
French Round Low Table with Metal Legs

French Round Low Table with Metal Legs

$2,400
English 19th Century Oak Cricket Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A small, round, oak low table with a whimsical, scalloped apron. This piece is handmade with wood
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Oak Cricket Low Table
English 19th Century Oak Cricket Low Table

English 19th Century Oak Cricket Low Table

$1,965
Chinese Bat Motif Hardwood Low Tables, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Bat Motif Carved Hardwood Low Tables, 19th century, each upon four cabriole legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Bat Motif Hardwood Low Tables, Pair
Chinese Bat Motif Hardwood Low Tables, Pair

Chinese Bat Motif Hardwood Low Tables, Pair

$1,450 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Low Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI style diminutive kingwood bouillotte type low tables, each with pierced brass
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Pair of Louis XVI Style Low Tables
Pair of Louis XVI Style Low Tables

Pair of Louis XVI Style Low Tables

$5,250
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Very good quality low Chinese table, circa 1870. Great color and patina. Applied carved scrolls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

$2,453
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved Chinese elm low table, circa 1850. Great color and patina. Applied carved
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table
19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

19th Century Carved Chinese Elm Low Table

$2,589
Kick Low Table In Egg Yolk Yellow.
By Memphis Group, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Dronten, NL
Pivoting low table on castors. Dark grey enamelled steel base regulated by a gas cylinder
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Memphis Group Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Kick Low Table In Egg Yolk Yellow.
Kick Low Table In Egg Yolk Yellow.

Kick Low Table In Egg Yolk Yellow.

$675
19th century carved Chinese elm low table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved Chinese elm low table circa 1850. Good quality table which is made from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th century carved Chinese elm low table
19th century carved Chinese elm low table

19th century carved Chinese elm low table

$2,255
Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a unique scrolled low table, possibly Chinese export, circa 1910. Very heavy canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table
Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table

Early 20th Century Lacquered Scrolling Low Table

$2,999
Pair of Mid-Century Style Low Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of mid-century style side tables, circa 1970s, glass tops over a leather padded drawer
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Style Low Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Style Low Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Style Low Tables

$1,950
Vintage French Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low sitting vintage French side table with natural oak exposed. Perfect for a effortless, relaxed
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Side Table
Vintage French Side Table

Vintage French Side Table

$785
Vintage French Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low sitting vintage French side table with natural oak exposed. Perfect for a effortless, relaxed
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Side Table
Vintage French Side Table

Vintage French Side Table

$675
French Art Deco Low Table in Cherry
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality table produced in France in the 1920’s in cherrywood with segmented top, four
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Art Deco Low Table in Cherry
French Art Deco Low Table in Cherry

French Art Deco Low Table in Cherry

$1,359
Samuel Marx Low Table With Lucite Legs
Located in New York, NY
Samuel Marx table with crackle lacquered wood top with three Lucite legs. Custom made by Quigley
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lucite

Samuel Marx Low Table With Lucite Legs
Samuel Marx Low Table With Lucite Legs

Samuel Marx Low Table With Lucite Legs

George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Low Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III inlaid mahogany tilt-top table, the serpentine form crossbanded top supported on a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Low Table
George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Low Table

George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Low Table

$1,295
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage French coffee table features a sturdy two-tone metal frame. The square legs are joined
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Low Table
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Low Table

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Low Table

$1,560
English, Georgian, Mahogany Low Table, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a solid mahogany circular tilting top with rounded edges above a "birdcage" support composed of small columns, the turned standard joining a tripartite base issuing shaped leg...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English, Georgian, Mahogany Low Table, ca. 1800
English, Georgian, Mahogany Low Table, ca. 1800

English, Georgian, Mahogany Low Table, ca. 1800

$2,950
A 1950s Swedish jacaranda Brazilian rosewood low table
By AB Glas Trä
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Swedish jacaranda Brazilian rosewood low side or console table by AB Glas & Tra, with 3
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A 1950s Swedish jacaranda Brazilian rosewood low table
A 1950s Swedish jacaranda Brazilian rosewood low table

A 1950s Swedish jacaranda Brazilian rosewood low table

$1,708
Bronze Based Oval Coffee/Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
low side table or as a small coffee table. The elegant tapered legs are bound by a brass band where
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Bronze Based Oval Coffee/Side Table
Bronze Based Oval Coffee/Side Table

Bronze Based Oval Coffee/Side Table

$5,900
A Mallet Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table
By Mallett
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese-inspired low table with the traditional base having a black painted finish. The top with
Category

20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Linen, Glass, Wood

A Mallet Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table
A Mallet Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table

A Mallet Company Chinese-Inspired Decoupage Low Table

$4,340
Pair of George Ciancimino Low Tables, 20th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of George Ciancimino low tables Pair of George Ciancimino bronze gun metal patinated
Category

20th Century French Adam Style Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of George Ciancimino Low Tables, 20th Century
Pair of George Ciancimino Low Tables, 20th Century

Pair of George Ciancimino Low Tables, 20th Century

$12,300 / set
20th Century French Low Table with Marble Top
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Particular French low table of the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in metal with golden
Category

Late 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

20th Century French Low Table with Marble Top
20th Century French Low Table with Marble Top

20th Century French Low Table with Marble Top

$777
A Pair of Vintage Scarlet Lacquered Low Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Vintage Scarlet Lacquered and Gilt-Decorated Low Tables Decorated in the Chinese Taste
Category

20th Century Side Tables

A Pair of Vintage Scarlet Lacquered Low Tables
A Pair of Vintage Scarlet Lacquered Low Tables

A Pair of Vintage Scarlet Lacquered Low Tables

$2,449
Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A low Chinese hardwood tea table, lamp table, made 1890-1910. Great accent table whether you are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s
Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s

Chinese Low Table Shandong Province Qing Dynasty, 1900s

$800
Westmorland Oak Low Oval Table, England circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Westmorland Oak Low Table England circa 1780 2 plank oval Top with support stretchers. Original
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Westmorland Oak Low Oval Table, England circa 1780
Westmorland Oak Low Oval Table, England circa 1780

Westmorland Oak Low Oval Table, England circa 1780

$4,200
Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Low Table, rectangular with reeded finial mounted supports
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Low Table
Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Low Table

Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Low Table

$1,450
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese rosewood, (Hong Mu), low tables with stretcher legs. Originally taller stools
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Low Tables, circa 1900

$750
Burned Black Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned Black Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Burned Black Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen
Burned Black Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen

Burned Black Crown Table Low by 101 Copenhagen

$1,591 / item
French Modern Ash and Laminate Low Table, 1950s
Located in Astoria, NY
French Mid-Century Modern low table made of ash and black laminate, dating back to the 1950s. Here
Category

20th Century Finnish Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

French Modern Ash and Laminate Low Table, 1950s
French Modern Ash and Laminate Low Table, 1950s

French Modern Ash and Laminate Low Table, 1950s

$850
Low 18th Century Italian Walnut Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A low Italian walnut table with moulded rectangular top, drawer below, shaped stretcher and carved
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low 18th Century Italian Walnut Table with Drawer
Low 18th Century Italian Walnut Table with Drawer

Low 18th Century Italian Walnut Table with Drawer

$2,250
"Porto" Low Table by Rain, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By RAIN
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Rain "Porto" is a low table made of Ebonized wood or Natural Oak. The collection has
Category

2010s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

"Porto" Low Table by Rain, Brazilian Contemporary Design
"Porto" Low Table by Rain, Brazilian Contemporary Design

"Porto" Low Table by Rain, Brazilian Contemporary Design

$2,600 / item
Bala Low Round Marble Top Metal Accent Table
Located in North York, ON
the Round Marble Top Metal Accent Table. Price includes complimentary curb side shipping within the
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bala Low Round Marble Top Metal Accent Table
Bala Low Round Marble Top Metal Accent Table

Bala Low Round Marble Top Metal Accent Table

$4,650
Queen Anne Low Boy Elm Wood Table 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous Queen Ane low boy in elm wood - We date this to circa 1820 - Very characterful piece
Category

Antique 1820s Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Low Boy Elm Wood Table 1820
Queen Anne Low Boy Elm Wood Table 1820

Queen Anne Low Boy Elm Wood Table 1820

$1,298
Vintage Bedside Cabinet, Asian, Teak, Low Side Stand, 20th Century, circa 1990
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage bedside cabinet. An Asian, teak low side stand, dating to the late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Bedside Cabinet, Asian, Teak, Low Side Stand, 20th Century, circa 1990
Vintage Bedside Cabinet, Asian, Teak, Low Side Stand, 20th Century, circa 1990

Vintage Bedside Cabinet, Asian, Teak, Low Side Stand, 20th Century, circa 1990

$1,284
Pair of 1950s Black and Brass Low Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black wood tables with brass base. USA, circa 1950. Ebonized square tops with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Black and Brass Low Tables
Pair of 1950s Black and Brass Low Tables

Pair of 1950s Black and Brass Low Tables

$1,200
“Onda” Low Table by Giovanni Ofrredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous lacquered figured wood table with stainless brushed steel base. Two available at time
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

“Onda” Low Table by Giovanni Ofrredi for Saporiti
“Onda” Low Table by Giovanni Ofrredi for Saporiti

“Onda” Low Table by Giovanni Ofrredi for Saporiti

$2,100
Low Square Table with Marquetry Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Pieced bits of wood veneer create a beautifully executed marquetry design on this special table
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Burl, Elm

Low Square Table with Marquetry Inlay, c. 1900
Low Square Table with Marquetry Inlay, c. 1900

Low Square Table with Marquetry Inlay, c. 1900

$1,180
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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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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 size should a side table be?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • What are side tables used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are nesting side tables?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are side tables called?
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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 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.
  • 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 are tiny side tables called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • What is a tall side table called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.

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