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.

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 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.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

Low Side Tables

Shimmer Table

Dining Table With Metal Inlay

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Rough Form Dark Grey Ceramic Low Side Table by Niclas Wolf

$5,856 / item

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base Neo Picasso Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base Neo Picasso Marble Top

$831 Sale Price / item

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Saikoro Black/Grey Low Side Table in Terrazzo with Solid Brass Details

Located in Nijlen, BE

the cubes, we made them flatter so three cubes will fit underneath a dining table. This side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Saikoro Black/Grey Low Side Table in Terrazzo with Solid Brass Details

$8,786

FOUNTAIN Large Low Side Table, by Tokujin Yoshioka from Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Fountain side table shown here, is in the large size. The precious and poetic round low tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

FOUNTAIN Large Low Side Table, by Tokujin Yoshioka from Glas Italia IN STOCK

$1,907 Sale Price / item

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Late Qing Dynasty Low Side Table with Cloud-Carved Apron and Horsehoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

This late Qing Dynasty side table from the early 20th century showcases a beautiful blend of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Low Side Table with Cloud-Carved Apron and Horsehoof Feet

$1,800

FOUNTAIN Small Low Side Table, by Tokujin Yoshioka from Glas Italia IN STOCK

By Glas Italia, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Fountain side table shown here, is in the small size. The precious and poetic round low tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

FOUNTAIN Small Low Side Table, by Tokujin Yoshioka from Glas Italia IN STOCK

$2,011 Sale Price / item

15% Off

New Rick Owens Round Brazier Low Side Table in Black Bronze Produced in France

By Rick Owens

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare round "Brazier" side low table in black bronze by Rick Owens produced by his atelier in France

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

New Rick Owens Round Brazier Low Side Table in Black Bronze Produced in France

$10,097

Michael Taylor Baker Far East Chinoiserie Two Tier Grey Low Side Tables – a Set

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a pair of end tables attributed to Michael Taylor's Far East

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Michael Taylor Baker Far East Chinoiserie Two Tier Grey Low Side Tables – a Set

$2,385 / set

Transitional Style Low Side Table, Attributed to Maison Krieger, circa 1880

By Maison Krieger

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An unusual transitional style gilt bronze mounted low side table, attributed to Maison Krieger

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Bronze

Transitional Style Low Side Table, Attributed to Maison Krieger, circa 1880

$24,474

Small Low Marble-Top Side Table

Located in New York, NY

A small low side table attributed to Eleanor Le Maire. Marble top with an ebonized wood base.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Low Marble-Top Side Table

$4,200

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Porcelain Low Side Tables

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine and Unusual Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Low Side Tables With Sèvres-Style Porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Ormolu

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Porcelain Low Side Tables

$24,474

E15 Enoki Low Side Table Designed by Philipp Mainzer

By Philipp Mainzer, e15

Located in New York, NY

he iconic side table ENOKI by Philipp Mainzer is introduced in all metal, highlighting its

Category

2010s German Tables

Materials

Steel

E15 Enoki Low Side Table Designed by Philipp Mainzer

$4,500 / item

Arthur Umanoff Style Mid Century Modern Low Side Table

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful wood top low drink table in the style of Arthur Umanoff. has metal legs with light wood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Style Mid Century Modern Low Side Table

$1,250

Spanish Low Side Table / Drinks Table in Gilt Wrought

Located in Barcelona, ES

diameter ) Low Table // Coffee Table // Drinks Table // Spanish Table // Iron Side Table // .

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Spanish Low Side Table / Drinks Table in Gilt Wrought

$2,078

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Stained Wooden Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Stained Wooden Top

$831 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in East Freetown, MA

Pair of vintage low side tables with scrolled wrought iron bases and wood and leather top. Table

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair

$639 Sale Price / set

46% Off

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occassional Low Side Table in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant wrought iron low round coffee table or occassional table drinks table. Spain, 1940s This

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occassional Low Side Table in Wrought Iron

$3,148

English Oval Low Side or Coffee Table of Inlaid Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English coffee or low side table of mahogany, featuring an oval top with slightly raised

Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English Oval Low Side or Coffee Table of Inlaid Mahogany

$2,895

Ghidini 1961 Opera Extra Small Round Side Table in Copper Bronze Finish

By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Round low side table finished in stainless steel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Opera Extra Small Round Side Table in Copper Bronze Finish

$1,523 Sale Price / item

15% Off

20th Century Italian Side Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 20th C Italian low / side table. 1920. Dimensions 29 inches (74 cms) Wide 29 inches

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Beech

20th Century Italian Side Table

$1,046

Spanish Baroque Rosewood and Tortoishell Inlaid Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Spanish Baroque low side table with rosewood and tortoiseshell inlaid top, with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Spanish Baroque Rosewood and Tortoishell Inlaid Side Table

$7,800

Pair of Low Side Table End Table by Edward Ihnatowicz Mars Furniture

By Heal s, Edward Ihnatowicz

Located in London, GB

midcentury low table are typical of the 1951 festival of Britain style championed by British designers such

Category

Vintage 1950s British End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Low Side Table End Table by Edward Ihnatowicz Mars Furniture

$4,000 / set

Modern Low Oval Findley Side Table in Ebony on Oak Finish by Martin Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett’s Findley Oval Low Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved

Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Low Oval Findley Side Table in Ebony on Oak Finish by Martin Brockett

$3,150 / item

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base Black Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base Black Marble Top

$1,100 / item

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base Picasso Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Base Picasso Marble Top

$1,100 / item

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Metal Base Stained Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Galvanized Metal Base Stained Top

$839 Sale Price / item

24% Off

Jean Low Side Table with White Marble Base and Negro Marble Top

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean side tables are unique in their conception. The combination of three different marbles make

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Jean Low Side Table with White Marble Base and Negro Marble Top

$1,328 / item

Sabine Marcelis Contemporary Mint Candy Cube Low Side Table High Cast Resin

By Sabine Marcelis

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sabine Marcelis Freestanding table in Mint From the series “Candy Cubes” Manufactured by Sabine

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables

Materials

Resin

Sabine Marcelis Contemporary Mint Candy Cube Low Side Table High Cast Resin

$9,385

Hector Side Table

By Kenzo Takada

Located in Cadorago, CO

Bold and innovative in its design, this low side table has a unique and sophisticated character

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hector Side Table

$7,689 / item

French Mid-Century Single Drawer Ebonized and Shagreen Side Table

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century ebonized low side table with 4 squared and tapered legs ending in brass sabots

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Single Drawer Ebonized and Shagreen Side Table

$4,200

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base Black Toros Marble Top

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Volume is a collection of dining and side tables designed by DAY Studio in their unique simple and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Sheet Metal

Contemporary Modern, Volume Low Side Table, Metal Base Black Toros Marble Top

$831 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Norman side table with laquered base and printed glass top. Made to Order with special size 23" H x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

$2,220 / item

Jean Low Side Table with White Marble Base and Estremoz Pink Marble Top

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean side tables are unique in their conception. The combination of three different marbles make

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Jean Low Side Table with White Marble Base and Estremoz Pink Marble Top

$1,328 / item

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Green Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Norman side table with laquered base and printed glass top. Made to Order with special size 23" H x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Green Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

$2,220 / item

English Georgian Period Low Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Georgian period oak low side table from the early 19th century, with single drawer and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Period Low Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Carved Apron

$3,750

High Side Table with Marble

Located in Milan, IT

natural veins makes this a one-of-a-kind piece that can be paired with the low side table with Marble for

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

High Side Table with Marble

$8,055 / item

Low Side Table Jean with White Marble base and Black Marble Nero Marquina Top

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Jean side tables are unique in their conception. The combination of three different marbles make

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Marble

Low Side Table Jean with White Marble base and Black Marble Nero Marquina Top

$1,195 / item

Orione Tall Side Table

Located in Milan, IT

-kind decoration to the piece. It can be displayed either alone or paired with the Orione low side table

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold

Orione Tall Side Table

$9,865 / item

Low Side Table or Stool Designed by Richard Meier for Knoll

By Richard Meier

Located in Stamford, CT

A Maple side table / stool designed by Richard Meire for Knoll circa 1982. Literature: Richard

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Low Side Table or Stool Designed by Richard Meier for Knoll

$5,400

Peter Hvidt Silver Line Side Table France Son John Stuart Inc.

By Peter Hvidt, France Søn

Located in Oakland, CA

"Silver Line" low side table by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) trained as an architect and as a cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Peter Hvidt Silver Line Side Table France Son John Stuart Inc.

$1,400

Chinese Cracked Ice Square Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This low side table honors traditional Chinese furniture forms with a simple squared frame and

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cracked Ice Square Table, c. 1900

$2,480

Vintage Indian Nickel and Silver Drinks Table with Floral Repoussé Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Indian low side table from the mid 20th century with repoussé floral motifs, nickel and

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Vintage Indian Nickel and Silver Drinks Table with Floral Repoussé Décor

$690

Midcentury Italian Oak Sewing Table or Stool with Single Drawer

Located in Doylestown, PA

Midcentury Italian oak hardwood sewing table or stool. Wonderful low side table or stool with a

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Italian Oak Sewing Table or Stool with Single Drawer

$840

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Side Table or Stool

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

that time and loving use have left behind. Circa 1950 This low side table or stool was hand made in

Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Side Table or Stool

$750

Japanese antique Black Urushi low display stand, wabi sabi side table or bench

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

period from this wood veneer panels. Can be used as a low side table, as well as a bench. In addition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique Black Urushi low display stand, wabi sabi side table or bench

$1,320

Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble Ormolu Urn Low Tables

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), now converted to low side tables with glass tops. The ovoid shaped urns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble Ormolu Urn Low Tables

$14,800 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Vintage Asian Lacquered Side Tables - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This chic pair of low side tables offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Asian design influence and

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Asian Lacquered Side Tables - A Pair

$1,550 / set

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Live-Edge Oak Stool or Side Table, Europe, 1950s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

perfect as a low side table, plant stand or bedside accent. The organic form recalls rustic Alpine

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Live-Edge Oak Stool or Side Table, Europe, 1950s

$594

Round Gueridon Side Table marble, bamboo and brass, C-NOIRE, Lorenzo Ciompi 2025

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

Lorenzo Ciompi designed this series of low side table in honor of the use of these occasional tables

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Round Gueridon Side Table marble, bamboo and brass, C-NOIRE, Lorenzo Ciompi 2025

$2,138

squared gueridon side table marble, bamboo, wood, brass, C-NOIRE 2 L. Ciompi 25

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

materials and size Lorenzo Ciompi designed this series of low side table in honor of the use of these

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

squared gueridon side table marble, bamboo, wood, brass, C-NOIRE 2 L. Ciompi 25

$1,425

round occasional side table, ash, brass and marble C5 Lorenzo Ciompi, 2025

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

materials Lorenzo Ciompi designed this series of low side table in honor of the use of these occasional

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

round occasional side table, ash, brass and marble C5 Lorenzo Ciompi, 2025

$2,732

round gueridon side table brass, marble and walnut, C6, Lorenzo Ciompi, 2025

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

size Lorenzo Ciompi designed this series of low side table in honor of the use of these occasional

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

round gueridon side table brass, marble and walnut, C6, Lorenzo Ciompi, 2025

$2,851

Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025

By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made

Category

2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025

$4,395 / item

Caribe Chic Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Caribe Chic low table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Caribe Chic Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

$2,150 / item

Mint Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Mint Caribe low table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mint Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

$2,150 / item

Blue Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue Caribe low table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Blue Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

$2,150 / item

Green Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Caribe Low table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Green Caribe Low Table by Sebastian Herkner

$2,150 / item

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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.
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.
Should a side table be lower than a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
What are tiny side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
What is a tall side table called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.

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