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.

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.

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia I-BEAM Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud

$1,964 / item

18th C Round Pedestal Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th C Low round pedestal side table with make do snake legs. Fantastic Patina Found in New

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Antique 18th Century English Country Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th C Round Pedestal Side Table

$1,036 Sale Price

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Wim Rietveld Model "535" Low Mosquito Table with Wood Tray

By Gispen, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Model 535 "Mosquito" coffee table was designed by renowned Dutch designer Wim Rietveld in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Model "535" Low Mosquito Table with Wood Tray

$950

Midcentury Danish Low Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Elegant low table in mahogany by designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Low Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen

$4,500

Glas Italia NACRE Low table with hole by Yabu Pushelberg

By Glas Italia, Yabu Pushelberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nacre is a low table with a fluid aspect inspired by the organic form of an oyster shell. The base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia NACRE Low table with hole by Yabu Pushelberg

$7,875 / item

Ramsay Gilt Iron Round Side Table

By Maison Ramsay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Forties Art Deco low round side table in gilt forged iron by Ramsay. 22” diameter x 17” high

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ramsay Gilt Iron Round Side Table

$8,500

Small Inside Side Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

different versions to fulfill all of your project’s needs: coffee tables, low and tall side tables. One

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Inside Side Table by Domkapa

$1,782 / item

Column Side Table by WL Ceramics

By David Derksen

Located in Geneve, CH

possible to create shelving, side tables, low tables and stools. Through the use of different glazes and

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Column Side Table by WL Ceramics

$1,256 / item

Midcentury Danish Low Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Elegant low table in mahogany by designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Low Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen

$4,500

Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark, 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

Low table in mahogany and marble top, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark, 1930s

$3,200

Pair of Gilt Iron Low Tables attributed to Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of gilt Iron round low tables attributed to Gilbert Poillerat the tabletops inset with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilt Iron Low Tables attributed to Gilbert Poillerat

$18,500 / set

Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

Low table in mahogany and marble top, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Low Table in Mahogany and Marble, Made in Denmark 1930s

$3,200

Wooden low table made from the roots of an old Japanese tree / Sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old wooden low table made in Japan. It is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted by carving out

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden low table made from the roots of an old Japanese tree / Sofa table

$2,500

19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass Trims

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Hand Crafted 19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass

Category

Antique 19th Century East Asian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Octagonal Low Hardwood Eastern Table With Decorative Brass Trims

$1,885

Meridiani Judd, Editions Shine Low Table Designed by Andrea Parisio

By Meridiani, Andrea Parisio

Located in Boston, MA

Meridiani Judd - Editions shine low table designed by Andrea Parisio Meridiani Editions - Shine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Meridiani Judd, Editions Shine Low Table Designed by Andrea Parisio

$2,760

Late Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Low Table with Horsehoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low table from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, horse

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Low Table with Horsehoof Feet

$1,800

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Medium Low table by Carlo Tamborini

By Glas Italia, Carlo Tamborini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low tables in extralight transparent glass, available in two different sizes. A complex and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Medium Low table by Carlo Tamborini

$1,984 / item

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Small Low table by Carlo Tamborini

By Glas Italia, Carlo Tamborini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low tables in extralight transparent glass, available in two different sizes. A complex and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia HAROLD AND MAUDE Small Low table by Carlo Tamborini

$1,984 / item

Pair of Silver Leaf Painted Low Tables in Asian Style

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Pair of silver leaf painted low tables in Asian style.

Category

20th Century Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Silver Leaf Painted Low Tables in Asian Style

$1,450

Late 18th Century Rare Swedish Folk Art Rococo Low Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rococo country Folk Art table in painted pine. The table is a rare country house furniture from

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Rare Swedish Folk Art Rococo Low Table

$5,802

R2 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

By John Eric Byers

Located in Geneve, CH

Maple round table sculpted by John Eric Byers R2 maple round low table sculpted by John Eric Byers

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

R2 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

$28,953 / item

R3 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

By John Eric Byers

Located in Geneve, CH

R3 maple round low table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x diameter 122 cm Materials

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

R3 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers

$28,953 / item

"Tiger" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Anna Gili, Fragile Edizioni

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Tiger" low table from "Petit Table" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Tiger" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,196

"Kuma" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Fragile Edizioni, Anna Gili

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Kuma" low table from "PETit TABLE" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Kuma" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,196

"Dolly" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

By Anna Gili, Fragile Edizioni

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Dolly" low table from "PETit TABLE" collection, designed by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni in 2015

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Dolly" Low Table by Anna Gili for Fragile Edizioni, 2015

$1,495

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

$1,524 / item

Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina by Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina is a modern design from the renowned Cassina

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Piero Lissoni 194 9 Low Table in Black Marquina by Cassina

$3,000 / item

Pair of Period Low Tables by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell

By Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of modernist low tables designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell were made circa 1938 and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Period Low Tables by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell

$4,250 / set

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

Located in London, GB

A French 1970s bamboo and rattan coffee or low side table with two drawers on the front edge each

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French 1960s Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Two Drawers

$3,074

American Victorian Inlaid Wooden Octagonal Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian (19th Century) low eight-sided end table with parquetry inlaid on top, turned

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Inlaid Wooden Octagonal Side Table

$2,400

Low Spanish 17th Century Walnut Table with Bobbin Turned Legs, Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Low Spanish 17th Century Walnut Table with Bobbin Turned Legs, Drawer & H Form Stretcher

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low Spanish 17th Century Walnut Table with Bobbin Turned Legs, Drawer

$2,885

Glas Italia PLISSE Low table in Emerald green by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely functional low table with a light aspect and soft and gentle shapes in 12 mm extralight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia PLISSE Low table in Emerald green by Mario Bellini

$4,849 / item

Glas Italia PLISSE Low table in Ruby Red by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely functional low table with a light aspect and soft and gentle shapes in 12 mm extralight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia PLISSE Low table in Ruby Red by Mario Bellini

$4,849 / item

New Volumes Terracotta Echo High and Low tables by Thomas Coward

Located in CREMORNE, AU

Set comprises of 3 Echo High & 1 Echo Low A robust terracotta side table featuring a revolving

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Terracotta

New Volumes Terracotta Echo High and Low tables by Thomas Coward

Price Upon Request

Pair of Similar Cherrywood glass low tables attributed Carlo De Carli

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of similar Italian Mid-Century cherrywood low end tables with an intricately etched glass top

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Similar Cherrywood glass low tables attributed Carlo De Carli

$8,800 / set

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

By Purho Murano, Paritzki Liani

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

By Paritzki Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

By Paritzki Liani, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass

$7,058 / item

Moooi Turbo Low Table in Wooden Frame by Maarten Baas

By Moooi, Maarten Baas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spontaneous and refreshing, the car’s abstract design conveys the uncontaminated simplicity of childhood’s thoughts and dreams. A candid sketch of a car roars to life and parks itsel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Moooi Turbo Low Table in Wooden Frame by Maarten Baas

$5,646 / item

Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Sunflower Fireworks Low Waterfall End Tables

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Sunflower Fireworks Low Waterfall End Tables - a Pair. Item

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Sunflower Fireworks Low Waterfall End Tables

$950 / set

Painted Low Table With Faux Marble Top and Gilt Rams Head Legs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Painted round low table with a decorative faux marble top and gilt rams head legs. The black

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Painted Low Table With Faux Marble Top and Gilt Rams Head Legs

$1,400

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Low Rococo Table with Distressed Black Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Early 1800s rococo table. The table is a country house furniture from northern Sweden made by hand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Low Rococo Table with Distressed Black Paint

$3,529

Panorama V1 Side 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 Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Panorama V1 Side Table by Simone Fanciullacci

$2,811 / item

Panorama V1 Side 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 Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Panorama V1 Side Table by Simone Fanciullacci

$2,811 / item

Set of 3 Low Tables Lacquered in Variety of Ral Colors

By Albino Miranda

Located in NEW YORK, NY

. Properties: The reinforced resin provide a durable, scratch-resistant surface. The table is also available in

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Set of 3 Low Tables Lacquered in Variety of Ral Colors

$6,776 / set

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard, Made in Denmark

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Low table in teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1960s. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Low Table in Teak by Hvidt Mølgaard, Made in Denmark

$3,000

Giovanni Ferrabini stunning Sculptural Bronze Low Table, Italian Design 1950 ca.

By Giovanni Ferrabini

Located in Milan, IT

A low table with a strongly decorative character, this unique piece features a finely crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Giovanni Ferrabini stunning Sculptural Bronze Low Table, Italian Design 1950 ca.

$11,964

Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare low table designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark

$17,946

Pierluigi Giordani Low table multiple essences wood top - Italian Design 1950s

By Pierluigi Giordani

Located in Milan, IT

An extremely elegant low table by Pierluigi Giordani. Beautiful wood shape. Giordani was appointed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierluigi Giordani Low table multiple essences wood top - Italian Design 1950s

$7,776

Pair of Cast Metal Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of Italian design Brutalist round textured cast aluminum metal fusion side end low coffee

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Cast Metal Side Tables, Italy, 1990s

$4,123 / set

Glas Italia ALICE Set of two Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud

By Glas Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of parallelepiped shaped low tables in 6 mm tempered smoked glass, glued 45°, to whose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia ALICE Set of two Low table by Jean-Marie Massaud

$7,207 / set

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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.
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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