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Spanish Low Coffee Table of Walnut with Wrought Iron Supports
Located in Austin, TX
rectangular plank top over a frieze of two turned wood supports with wrought ironwork braces in a cross-bar
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
over dainty rectangular legs that taper and flare towards the feet. Dimensions: 23 3/4" L, 17 5/8" D
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

19th century Swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table circa 1890. Rectangular top with canted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table
19th century Swedish birch lyre shaped occasional table
$1,762
H 27.75 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
19th century hand painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
table in original striking blue paintwork. Rectangular slightly over-sailing top with bull nosed ends
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
19th century hand painted Swedish side table
$2,653
H 27.75 in W 33.25 in D 19 in
Art Deco Side or Occasional Table in walnut, fully refurbished, Austria 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
rectangular shape, with enhanced legs and rich wood grain. The table is two-tiered with four small
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian side tables, circa 1970, steel Brass Marble-like Plastic
Located in Milano, IT
metallic tones with marble-like plastic. for the top and bottom shelves Their minimalist rectangular form
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Dark Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table with a darkened surface and slender proportions. The rectangular top rests on four
Category

20th Century Indian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Dark Wooden Side Table
Dark Wooden Side Table
$350
H 24 in W 17 in D 17 in
Rustic Slat Top Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
rectangular top is formed from three joined planks, each showing natural grain patterns and light surface wear
Category

20th Century Indian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Slat Top Wooden Table
Rustic Slat Top Wooden Table
$350
H 26 in W 17 in D 17 in
1920s French Oak Bistro Table
Located in High Point, NC
characteristic of early 20th-century provincial design. The table features a rectangular top with softened edges
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s French Oak Bistro Table
1920s French Oak Bistro Table
$1,595
H 29.4 in W 38.8 in D 19.1 in
Art Deco Sewing Stand Work or Side table Table with Black Ebonized details
Located in Miami, FL
plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over . Elegantly rising on oval
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sewing Stand Work or Side table Table with Black Ebonized details
Art Deco Sewing Stand Work or Side table Table with Black Ebonized details
$2,184 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Gio Ponti Side Table, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
an elegant and essential construction. The table is crafted in brown-stained wood, with a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Side Table, 1950s
Gio Ponti Side Table, 1950s
$8,500
H 25.6 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in
After Jean-Michel Frank, Side table, 2020s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, FR
After Jean-Michel Frank Side table An oak side table of rectangular shape on four square tapering
Category

2010s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

After Jean-Michel Frank, Side table, 2020s
After Jean-Michel Frank, Side table, 2020s
$2,686
H 18.71 in W 16.54 in D 15.67 in
Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A Victorian mahogany lamp or occasional table, rounded rectangular top above a frieze drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table
Lovely Victorian Mahogany Lamp Table
$1,353
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Wooden Table With Lower Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
exposure. The rectangular top has softly rounded corners and retains remnants of an earlier painted finish
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Table With Lower Shelves
Wooden Table With Lower Shelves
$415
H 126 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Hand Made Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Bedside or Side Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
and grain to the wood. The aerodynamically curved and moulded top of rectangular form features one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Side Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood, with a rectangular top, tapered legs, and an additional lower shelf for storage. The clean lines
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Side Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
Gio Ponti Side Tables, 1950s, Set of 2
$16,500 / set
H 25.6 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in
Handcrafted Wooden Wabi-Sabi Stool in Birch, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural handcrafted birch stool featuring a beautifully shaped rectangular seat and four
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

19th Century French Oak Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
a rectangular top with subtly softened edges and a naturally weathered surface that highlights the
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Side Table
19th Century French Oak Side Table
$1,595
H 28.5 in W 39.4 in D 16.4 in
MidCentury Modern Art Deco Walnut Console Table, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
modern functionality. The table features a sleek rectangular top, a striking geometric design and a
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

MidCentury Modern Art Deco Walnut Console Table, 20th Century
MidCentury Modern Art Deco Walnut Console Table, 20th Century
$2,791 Sale Price
32% Off
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangular decorative etched
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
$4,895 / set
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 11.75 in
Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming small Austrian Midcentury Modern rectangular sized table or stool designed and made by
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

19th century Anglo Indian carved padouk side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
anglo indian sewing table. Interictally carved piece made from padouk.  Rectangular top with carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Si...

Materials

Padouk

19th century Anglo Indian carved padouk side table
19th century Anglo Indian carved padouk side table
$1,836
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tile-Top Walnut Side Tables - Set of 2
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
. Featuring a step table design, two tier rectangular design, original tile inserts, modern legs, and a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Textile, Wood, Walnut

Brazilian Modern Night Stands with drawer in Caviuna wood, Unknown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
lively, linear grain. The clean rectangular case is fitted with a single drawer, finished with a discreet
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, Rouge marble and Ormolu side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
leg is a handsome rectangular rosette while on each side of the rosettes is a bottom half round Ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Side Table of Black and Chrome with Drawer from England
Located in Austin, TX
, featuring a chrome-bound rectangular top, over a frieze with drawer and chrome handle, resting on a four
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish Antique Painted Wood Side Table w/Slender Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sweden has been designed with nice clean lines, and has a rectangular-shaped top, above an apron which
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English Writing Table or Desk of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring a rectangular
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Travertine and Brass Column, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rectangular column is made of travertine with a brass frame on top. This is a French work
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Travertine and Brass Column, French, circa 1970
Travertine and Brass Column, French, circa 1970
$2,090 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.02 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Arts and Crafts Side Table Drop Leaf Mahogany 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
occasional table Circa 1910 and crafted from mahogany Viewings available by appointment he rectangular top
Category

Vintage 1910s Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Folk Art Side Table with A Large Drawer and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
layer of paint. The table is rectangular with a large drawer and painted initials and a date on the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Italian Modern Round Side Table and Stool in Black Oak
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless geometries that adapt
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Round Side Table and Stool in Black Oak
Italian Modern Round Side Table and Stool in Black Oak
$1,162 / item
H 16.54 in W 13 in D 11.82 in
New England Painted Federal Side Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with decorative back panel. Faux bois top over a drawer with brass knobs and turned
Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Pine

New England Painted Federal Side Table
New England Painted Federal Side Table
$2,400
H 33.25 in W 32.25 in D 15 in
Vintage Mission Style Oak SideTable with Drawer and Shelf, Early 20th Century.
Located in Seattle, WA
construction.The table showcases clean lines, straight tapered legs, and a rectangular top with a single drawer
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Modern Side Table Stool in Sand Beige Color, Sandro Lopez Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Side Table Stool in Sand Beige Color, Sandro Lopez Italy
Modern Side Table Stool in Sand Beige Color, Sandro Lopez Italy
$953 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Monolithic Side Table in High Gloss Black Lacquer, Sandro Lopez Milano
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
— together they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

An unusual late nineteenth century Japanese export bamboo table
Located in London, GB
rectangular top with Japanese lacquer top decorated with birds and floral patterns Japanese Export, Late
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer

Italian Console Table of Hand Carved Walnut from the Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Italian table or Fratino table of walnut, in the Baroque style, featuring a rectangular
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spanish Console Table of Hand Carved Oak from the Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Spanish table or Fratino table of oak, in the Baroque style, featuring a rectangular
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
— together they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Monolithic White Sand Side Table Stool Italy Made to Order
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
— together they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Monolithic White Sand Side Table Stool Italy Made to Order
Monolithic White Sand Side Table Stool Italy Made to Order
$953 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Adirondack Twig Table
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural clarity. The rectangular top, crisply framed in young birch, sets the tone—clean, pale
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Twig

19th Century Adirondack Twig Table
19th Century Adirondack Twig Table
$3,800
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
American Empire Quervelle School Mahogany Work Stand C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
piece is made from rich mahogany and features a rectangular top with two drawers with glass knobs. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Contemporary Cylindrical Deconstructed Side Table Stool Red Burgundy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

A Pair of Writing or Side Tables These are not very large but very attractive
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
have a smooth rectangular top, slightly tapering legs and a long drawer at the front These are good
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Etagere, Sidetable, Marquetry, Paris circa 1870
Located in Greven, DE
inlays of light-coloured and partly colour-stained wood. We see rectangular frames made of light and dark
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Jeweller’s Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Jeweller’s Side Table The table has a rectangular top, stylish splayed legs and
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts Jeweller’s Side Table
Arts and Crafts Jeweller’s Side Table
$1,632
H 30 in W 24 in D 13 in
"Lui" Side Table in Black-Stained Oak by Sandro Lopez, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
— together they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

"Lui" Side Table in Black-Stained Oak by Sandro Lopez, Italy
"Lui" Side Table in Black-Stained Oak by Sandro Lopez, Italy
$1,140 / item
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
20th Century Swedish Vintage Seffle Möbelfabrik Teak Side Table by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Italian Deconstructed Side Table and Stool in Olive Green Lacquer
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Early 20th century Georgian influenced silver table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
everyday use around the home. Rectangular top with a slight dish raised edge.  Shaped apron with scrolls
Category

Early 20th Century Irish Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century Georgian influenced silver table
Early 20th century Georgian influenced silver table
$1,898
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 17.75 in
Olive Green Italian Side Table and Stool Modern Design Lacquered
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
— together they represent a union of contrasting energies. The cylinder and rectangular cube are timeless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

A George IV rosewood and scagliola occasional table attributed to Gillows c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular top of this table tilts up to display a scagliola landscape scene showing the ruins
Category

Antique 1820s English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Rosewood

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Unique Side Table Cubes in Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
wood like a sculpture, the pieces are carefully shaped from solid pine, accented with rectangular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Round Side Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rectangularly inlaid pieces of walnut add an additional graphic element, highlighting the meticulous
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Round Side Table in Walnut
Sculptural Round Side Table in Walnut
$5,250
H 25.6 in W 21.86 in D 21.86 in
Baroque Style Walnut Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
assembled circa 1920. With a 1.25" thick rectangular top, a frieze drawer with stylized floral carving
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Style Walnut Occasional Table
Baroque Style Walnut Occasional Table
$2,750
H 27 in W 32 in D 19 in
Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of petite pedestal side tables with sleek design and minimalist style. Rectangular tops with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases
Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases
$1,650 / set
H 24.25 in W 13.25 in D 9.75 in
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Rectangular Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rectangular side tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rectangular side tables — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. We have 189 antique and vintage rectangular side tables in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Rectangular side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco rectangular side tables are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small rectangular side tables measuring 8 inches across. Many rectangular side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Ghidini 1961, Herringbone Designed and Henredon produced popular rectangular side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Rectangular Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,490, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.

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 Rectangular Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most rectangular tables are between 36 and 40 inches. To seat more than four people at a table, it should be at least 60 inches long, and to seat more than six people it should be at least 78 inches long.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.