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.

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

Side Table Sculptural

Post Modern Nightstand

Sculptural Nightstand

Sculptural Wood Furniture

Green And Pink Marble Table

Teak Hand Carved Tables

Mango Wood Stool

Solid Wood Block

Carved Mexican Onyx Tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

$4,240 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arche side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

$4,240 / item

Heavy Cast Bronze Legs Studio Made Sculptural Side Cafe Petit Dining Table Stand

By Giocometti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy cast bronze legs studio made sculptural side cafe Petit dining table stand.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Heavy Cast Bronze Legs Studio Made Sculptural Side Cafe Petit Dining Table Stand

$4,500

Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood with Burnt and White Paint Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood with Burnt and White Paint Finish

$1,180 / item

Italian Sculptural Chromed Steel Glass Side Table by L.A.R.M. Designs

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handcrafted 1970's sculptural chromed steel side table with square and circle designs , this Op

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Sculptural Chromed Steel Glass Side Table by L.A.R.M. Designs

$1,800

Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,800 / item

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Ripple side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

$5,900 / item

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Ripple side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

$5,900 / item

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Ripple side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Frame by KIFU PARIS

$5,900 / item

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,290 / item

Lathe Turned Walnut or white oak sculptural side table FB23b by Michael Rozell

By Micheal Rozell

Located in Berlin, DE

Lathe Turned side table (form FB23b) in Walnut or white oak by Michael Rozell

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

Lathe Turned Walnut or white oak sculptural side table FB23b by Michael Rozell

$4,241 / item

Lathe turned Walnut or white oak sculptural side table FB23a by Michael Rozell

By Micheal Rozell

Located in Berlin, DE

Lathe turned Walnut or white oak side table form (FB23a) hand-crafted by Michael Rozell. A similar

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

Lathe turned Walnut or white oak sculptural side table FB23a by Michael Rozell

$4,691 / item

Art Deco Style Black White Resin Sculptural Side, End Table or Stool, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Art Deco Style Black & White Resin Sculptural Side, End Table or Stool, a Pair: This striking

Category

20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Style Black White Resin Sculptural Side, End Table or Stool, a Pair

$2,800 / set

Art Deco Style Brown White Sculptural Resin Walnut Side or End Table, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of Art Deco Style Brown & White Sculptural Resin & Walnut Side or End Tables: A striking

Category

20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Walnut

Art Deco Style Brown White Sculptural Resin Walnut Side or End Table, a Pair

$3,250 / set

Art Deco Style Sculptural Resin Black and White Side or End Table, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A striking pair of sculptural side tables embodies the bold geometric elegance of Art Deco design

Category

1990s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Style Sculptural Resin Black and White Side or End Table, a Pair

$2,600 / set

1970s Italian Sculptural Wrought Iron Brass and Glass Round Side Table or Stool

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautifully hand crafted wrought iron round tripod pedestal side tables with strong and thick glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1970s Italian Sculptural Wrought Iron Brass and Glass Round Side Table or Stool

$840 / item

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arche side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

$4,240 / item

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nova side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

$7,250 / item

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nova side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

$7,250 / item

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Nova side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti

$7,250 / item

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

By Meret Oppenheim, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1971, Dino Gavino

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

$6,140 / item

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

By Meret Oppenheim, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table Manufactured by Cassina in Italy In 1971, Dino Gavino

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

$6,140 / item

Opinion Ciatti Foliae Sculptural Table

By Opinion Ciatti, Roberto Mora

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Foliae collection are born, sculptural objects, between art and design, which come to life thanks to the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Foliae Sculptural Table

From $2,198 / item

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

By Cassina, Meret Oppenheim

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Meret Oppenheim traccia sculptural table. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1971, Dino

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

$6,140 / item

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

By Cassina, Meret Oppenheim

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table Manufactured by Cassina in Italy In 1971, Dino Gavino

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

$6,140 / item

Hand Crafted Petrified Wood And Steel Sculptural One Of A Kind Iron Side Table

By James DeMartis

Located in East Hampton, NY

This one of a kind petrified wood and iron table is a sculptural original. The iron legs resemble

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood

Hand Crafted Petrified Wood And Steel Sculptural One Of A Kind Iron Side Table

$8,000

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

By Cassina, Meret Oppenheim

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table Manufactured by Cassina in Italy In 1971, Dino Gavino

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table

$6,140 / item

Side Table 004

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Hand-cast sculptural side table. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Side Table 004

$3,600 / item

Art Deco Style Black and White Resin Sculptural Side, End Table or Stool, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

The pair of Art Deco style sculptural side, end tables or stools features a triangle / diamond

Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Style Black and White Resin Sculptural Side, End Table or Stool, a Pair

$2,450 / set

French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Mino Table

Located in New York, NY

French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Mino Table by Atelier Tison. In his studio, Victor Tison explores

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Mino Table

Price Upon Request

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table

$2,080 Sale Price

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Pair of Sculptural Chrome Loop Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of sculptural chrome-plated metal side tables, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Chrome Loop Tables

$1,800 Sale Price / set

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Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Ico Parisi

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani. Offered is a lovely Italian mid century modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani

$2,650

Sculptural Basket Brass Table by Misaya

By Masaya

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural Basket Brass Table by Misaya Dimensions: W92 x D92 x H43 cm. Materials: Brass. Also

Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Basket Brass Table by Misaya

$1,907 / item

Imperio Marble Side Table

Located in PRAHA 8, CZ

The Imperio Side Table is a sculptural side table defined by its refined proportions and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Imperio Marble Side Table

$2,660 Sale Price / item

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Sculptural Fibrobla Table by Ia Kutateladze

By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural Fibrobla table by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: W 35 x H 44 cm Materials: Raw Black Clay

Category

2010s German Modern Side Tables

Materials

Clay

Sculptural Fibrobla Table by Ia Kutateladze

$2,612 / item

Organic Shaped Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in Japan, this sculptural side table showcases an elegant organic form finished with black

Category

20th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Shaped Side Table

$11,760

Sculptural Iron Metal Craft Table Base

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage craft made steel plate low table base. Signature not apparent. Image 3 and 10 shows base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Sculptural Iron Metal Craft Table Base

$1,750

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural low tray Table Amanokaguyama

By Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Amanogakuyama Sculptural low tray table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural low tray Table Amanokaguyama

$2,500

Zougei Furniture Sculptural table 12 tribal style

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: 8x8 Sculptural table by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Zougei Furniture Sculptural table 12 tribal style

$3,150 Sale Price / item

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Solid Wood Side Table

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Portugal using solid chestnut which shows the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Solid Wood Side Table

$1,662 / item

Ida Side Table by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

The Ida Side Table presents a sculptural profile anchored in material integrity and simple form

Category

2010s Indian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Ida Side Table by Madheke

$2,578

Fanza Side Table by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

A brass cast sculptural side table enriched by a deep texture in an antique brushed finish. The

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fanza Side Table by Madheke

$4,654

Sculptural Round Table Crafted from Solid Mango Wood

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Round Table Crafted from Solid Mango Wood

$1,500 / item

Handcarved Wabi Sabi Side Table

Located in Balen, BE

Sculptural side table or stool hand carved from a single piece of wood.

Category

20th Century Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Handcarved Wabi Sabi Side Table

$684 Sale Price

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Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Zig Zag Tables

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a super unique pair of large Post Modern side tables. They are constructed out of bent

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Zig Zag Tables

$5,600

Wooden Coffee Table Biblio L by WOO, Sculptural Table, Contemporary style

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Dining tables and coffee tables with innovative leg designs that serve as both functional furniture

Category

2010s Ukrainian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Wooden Coffee Table Biblio L by WOO, Sculptural Table, Contemporary style

$2,090 / item

Block Side Tables by VERMONTICA

By Scott Gordon

Located in Sharon, VT

The Block Side table is a sculptural pair of minimalist forms crafted from 3" thick Douglas fir

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Block Side Tables by VERMONTICA

$3,000 / item

Aile Tall Beige Side Table

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

Functionality meets style in this captivating side table defined by sculptural lines, luxurious

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Aile Tall Beige Side Table

$1,320 / item

Post-modern sculptural memphis style pedestal table, 1980s

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Original side table or pedestal in a radical postmodernist design, composed of black-painted folded

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Post-modern sculptural memphis style pedestal table, 1980s

$960 Sale Price

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Silver Travertine Cone Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece works with a

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Cone Side Table

$1,918 / item

Ángel Pazmino Side Table, Ecuador, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculptural side table by Ecuadorian designer Ángel Pazmiño, created in the 1960s. Pazmiño is

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ángel Pazmino Side Table, Ecuador, 1960s

$1,095

Sculptural Cuddle Coffee Table 54 by Pietro Franceschini

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural cuddle coffee table 54 by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: D 54 x H 36 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Sculptural Cuddle Coffee Table 54 by Pietro Franceschini

$12,209 / item

Sculptural Cuddle Coffee Table 76 by Pietro Franceschini

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural cuddle coffee table 76 by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: Diameter 76 x Height 41 cm

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Sculptural Cuddle Coffee Table 76 by Pietro Franceschini

$12,506 / item

1970s French Oak Pedestal Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

1970s French Oak Pedestal Side Table. This sculptural side table showcases the bold, hand-hewn

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s French Oak Pedestal Side Table

$995

Black Marble Cone Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece works with a

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Cone Side Table

$1,918 / item

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece works with a

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table

$2,345 / item

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Side Table Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic side table sculptural available at 1stDibs. A side table sculptural — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 290 options for an antique or vintage side table sculptural now, or shop our selection of 140 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the side table sculptural you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each side table sculptural bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made side table sculptural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much is a Side Table Sculptural?

Prices for a side table sculptural start at $275 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,783.

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 Side Table Sculptural

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

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