What size should a side table be?

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

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

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

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

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

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

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

What 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.

Mies Side Table

Le Corbusier Glass Table

Knoll Glass And Stainless Steel Tables

Noguchi Prismatic Table

Michael Dawkins

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Plexiglass

Into My Arms Side Table, Vintage Ceramics and Glass, One Off Piece

$2,670

Pair of 1980’s Black Glass Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Tables by Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of vintage 1980’s Knoll Mies van der Rohe MR tables with black glass. Chromed

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of 1980’s Black Glass Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Tables by Knoll

$3,600 / set

1940s Oak Side Table by Bas van Pelt for MyHome, Netherlands

By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arts & Crafts oak side table designed by Bas van Pelt for My Home showcases the refined Dutch

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Oak Side Table by Bas van Pelt for MyHome, Netherlands

$695

Mies Van der Rohe Small Table

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage tubular stainless steel frame with smoked glass creates a modern and classic feel to any room.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van der Rohe Small Table

$850

Cedric Hartman AE side table, signed

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful end table with a circular "Rosso Alicante" marble top supported on a sculpted stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cedric Hartman AE side table, signed

$3,200

Barcelona X-Based Plate Glass End Table in the Style of Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A chromed Barcelona X-based side table with plate glass top fashioned in the manner of Knoll and

Category

Mid-20th Century American International Style Side Tables

Barcelona X-Based Plate Glass End Table in the Style of Knoll

$1,500

TM series side table designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe.

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Dronten, NL

Rare side table / magazine rack, designed by Cees Braakman. Smart minimalist Dutch design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

TM series side table designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe.

$830

Bernard Vuarnesson Bedside Table

By Bernard Vuarnesson

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant Italian height adjustable (43 to 73cm) side- or bedside table with a small drawer and an

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Bernard Vuarnesson Bedside Table

$1,250

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.

$675

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,750

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Tables for E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

plated steel frame and white polished acrylic tops. PK71 comprised of three nested cubes, side tables

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Tables for E. Kold Christensen

$2,950 / set

Utö Table Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Dronten, NL

Side table in solid pine. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1932. Documented in Axel

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Utö Table Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet

$18,500

pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe End Tables

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Mies Van Der Rohe designed Side Table in solid round Steel Chrome with cross base frame topped with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe End Tables

$4,400

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Tinted Glass Side Table

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful heavy chromed round side table featuring a thick tinted glass top and bent tube frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Tinted Glass Side Table

$1,250

Early Marcel Breuer Side Tables by Gavina, Italy

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Dronten, NL

Pair of side tables in chrome and black lacquered MDF, designed by Marcel Breuer in the early 20th

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Marcel Breuer Side Tables by Gavina, Italy

$2,650 / item

Steel Table with Gold Gilt and Marble Top for Antica Collection

Located in Round Top, TX

l have always loved handmade furniture. This is my little side table that we had made out of steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Steel Table with Gold Gilt and Marble Top for Antica Collection

$3,700

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Satinwood Bedside Tables Butlers Slip Serving Trays

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, the others are listed under my other items These side tables are really super decorative, they look

Category

20th Century English Victorian Night Stands

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Satinwood Bedside Tables Butlers Slip Serving Trays

$3,897 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Rattan Trunk with Brass Accents

Located in Houston, TX

Faux bamboo rattan trunk from the 1970s. Currently being used in my living room as a side table

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Rattan Trunk with Brass Accents

$675

Mies Side Table of Stainless Steel with a Thick Acrylic top by Michael Dawkins

Located in New York, NY

Pared to its essential form with no extraneous embellishments, The MIES Side Table reflects the

Category

2010s American Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze

Mies Side Table of Stainless Steel with a Thick Acrylic top by Michael Dawkins

$3,180

Mies van der Rohe s MR Side Table by Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's 1927 MR side table manufactured by Knoll since 1977, bent stainless

Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe s MR Side Table by Knoll

$1,200

Knoll MR Side Table by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Washington, DC

Classic modern glass side table designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Table was

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Knoll MR Side Table by Mies van der Rohe

$550

Side Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in East Hampton, NY

MR table for Knoll Studio by Mies van der Rohe.

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Side Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$1,200

MR Side Table designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1970's side table from Knoll was originally designed in 1927 by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

MR Side Table designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

$1,200

Pair Of Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll MR Side Tables

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair of mid century modern MR side tables designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and made by Knoll

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Of Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll MR Side Tables

$1,900

Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Brushed Steel Barcelona Side Table, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, square, Barcelona, glass topped side or end table, on a

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Brushed Steel Barcelona Side Table, 1970s

$500

1979 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Side Table from Sears Tower by SOM 1x Avail

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are MR Side Tables, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These particular

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

1979 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Side Table from Sears Tower by SOM 1x Avail

$2,000

Vinnie Burgundy and Blue Side Tables by Alessandro Stabile

By My Home Furniture 1

Located in Milan, IT

Showcased in a seductive shade of burgundy, this round side table was designed in a clever

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vinnie Burgundy and Blue Side Tables by Alessandro Stabile

$2,130

Italian Glass Chrome Side Table Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Modern chrome and glass side table by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Very nice to excellent condition

Category

20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Glass Chrome Side Table Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Van Der Rohe Brushed Steel Barcelona Side Tables 70s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning pair of square, Barcelona, glass topped side or end table, on

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Van Der Rohe Brushed Steel Barcelona Side Tables 70s

$1,000

My Favourite California Tile Table in Wrought Iron Base

By California Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Beautifully colored California tile top table set into wrought iron base. Base in original green

Category

Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

My Favourite California Tile Table in Wrought Iron Base

$3,700

Pierre Paulin Side Table 877

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Dronten, NL

Rare white side table model 877 by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pierre Paulin Side Table 877

$950

Atlas Side Table by Jasper Morrison

By Jasper Morrison

Located in Dronten, NL

Side table by Jasper Morrison for Alias. Small table with round base in stove enamelled steel

Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Atlas Side Table by Jasper Morrison

$450

Pair of Embossed Copper Side Tables, Denmark, circa 1960

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of two side tables, Denmark, circa 1960. Embossed copper plate with abstract decoration

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Embossed Copper Side Tables, Denmark, circa 1960

$1,850

Traccia Gold Leaf, Bird Leg Side Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Great surrealist pedestal table by Meret Oppenheim. The elliptical top with its shaped edge has

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

Traccia Gold Leaf, Bird Leg Side Table by Meret Oppenheim

$3,900

TM Series Side Table Designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe

Located in Dronten, NL

Rare side table / magazine rack, designed by Cees Braakman. Smart minimalist Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

TM Series Side Table Designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe

$950

Eero Saarinen White Marble Side Table for Knoll, USA, circa 1960

Located in Dronten, NL

Very early marble side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Carrara marble top and white

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen White Marble Side Table for Knoll, USA, circa 1960

$1,350

Pair of Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome and Black Lacquer Step End Tables

By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Art Deco Bauhaus period step table by Wolfgang Hoffman. Lower level height is 13".

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome and Black Lacquer Step End Tables

$5,400

Square Cube Chrome Glass Top Game Small Dinning Dinette Table Bauhaus MINT

By Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eileen Gray, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square Cube Chrome Glass Top Game Small Dinning Dinette Table Bauhaus MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Square Cube Chrome Glass Top Game Small Dinning Dinette Table Bauhaus MINT

$2,800

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table

$1,250

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table

$1,450

Alexander Girard Occasional Table

By Alexander Girard

Located in Dronten, NL

Cast and polished aluminium hexagonal table by Alexander Girard designed for Herman Miller and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alexander Girard Occasional Table

$3,950

Friso Kramer Euroika Coffee Table

By Friso Kramer

Located in Dronten, NL

Nice side table with plywood teak top, designed by Friso Kramer for Auping. Part of the Euroika

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Friso Kramer Euroika Coffee Table

$850

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Manufactured by Simon Gavina, recent production. Free shipping worldwide.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table

$3,900

Louis Vuitton Vintage Display Table

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dronten, NL

Display table with gold Louis Vuitton monogram. This was a display table for the Louis Vuitton

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold, Brass

Louis Vuitton Vintage Display Table

$2,650

Prismatic Table by Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

A Prismatic table in black by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based on geometric

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Prismatic Table by Isamu Noguchi

$1,450

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,650

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,650

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,650

Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,500

Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$3,750

PK 71 Nesting Tables by Poul Kjaerholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

A set of Poul Kjaerholm 'PK 71' nesting tables with steel frame and top of black acrylic

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK 71 Nesting Tables by Poul Kjaerholm

$1,950

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,950

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon Edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,500

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon Edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$4,500

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon Edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$3,950

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal table "Traccia" by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon Edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

White Gold "Traccia" Table by Meret Oppenheim

$3,750

Pair of Gold "Traccia" Tables by Meret Oppenheim

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Dronten, NL

Pedestal tables Traccia by the Swiss designer Meret Oppenheim, Simon edition, Cassina. Serial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Gold "Traccia" Tables by Meret Oppenheim

$8,900

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Mies Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mies side table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every mies side table was constructed with great care. There are 110 variations of the antique or vintage mies side table you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mies side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mies side table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Meret Oppenheim each produced at least one beautiful mies side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mies Side Table?

Prices for a mies side table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $36 and can go as high as $389,340, while the average can fetch as much as $3,057.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered — find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.

Questions About Mies Side Table

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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
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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