What is a small table called?

What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

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

What are nesting side tables?

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

What size should a side table be?

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

What are side tables called?

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

What is the small table next to a bed?

The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.

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

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

What is a small dining table called?

A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.

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.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What is the small table in the living room called?

The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.

What is a small table next to your bed called?

The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.

What shape table is best for a small space?

The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.

What is the best shape table for a small dining room?

The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.

Is a round dining table better in a small space?

Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.

Does a coffee table make a small living room look smaller or bigger?

Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.

Small Side Tables

Chen Furong

Fashion Flow

Plant Stool

Porcelain Plant Stand

Chinese Garden Stool Blue And White

Brass Cast Table

Mexican Marble Table

Reza Feiz

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fir

Small Old Fir Decorative Table, Made in Italy

$1,060 / item

Small Serpentine Top Painted Table - France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming center or side table with a serpentine shaped top and carved apron, painted a soft green.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Small Serpentine Top Painted Table - France, 19th Century

$1,313

DeCastelli Placas Small Table in Brass by LucidiPevere

By DeCastelli, Lucidi Pevere

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three wedges, or three petals, open to create a circular table top, held together by the supporting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Placas Small Table in Brass by LucidiPevere

$2,899 / item

DeCastelli Placas Small Table in Copper by LucidiPevere

By Lucidi Pevere, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three wedges, or three petals, open to create a circular table top, held together by the supporting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

DeCastelli Placas Small Table in Copper by LucidiPevere

$3,553 / item

Vintage Jansen Style Chrome and Brass Side Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Austin, TX

for a small coffee table or side table.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Jansen Style Chrome and Brass Side Table

$800

Glas Italia DONALD Small Low table by Philippe Starck

By Jean-Marie Massaud, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of coffee tables/display units, with the function of preserving and enhancing the objects

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia DONALD Small Low table by Philippe Starck

$3,254 / item

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Single Drawer Side Table.

Located in Round Top, TX

beauty. It's original paint gives it all the charm and it's small size is that's perfect side table. It

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Single Drawer Side Table.

$3,495

Small Elm Round Coffee Table, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

complements with attractive shapes that can be used as tables, bedside table or coffee table. Made of elm ART

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Small Elm Round Coffee Table, Made in Italy

$1,510 / item

Side Table or Writing Table from the XVIII Century in Walnut

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely side table or small writing table from the 18th century Louis XV in walnut Very nice

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table or Writing Table from the XVIII Century in Walnut

$2,269

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Curved Legs

Located in Buchanan, NY

side table is part of 145 Antiques' vintage-inspired collection of recently made items. We have

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Curved Legs

$1,280

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This charming Spanish iron drinks table was recently hand-crafted by skilled European artisans

Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

$1,280

Small Antique Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique jardiniere stand. An Oriental, mahogany and marble wine or lamp table

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Antique Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Victorian

$2,817

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

art that adds character to any setting. This lovely side table is part of 145 Antiques' vintage

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

$1,280

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant Spanish drinks table, recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with a Tripod Base

$1,480

19th Century French Three Legged Bronze Side Table

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century French three legged bronze side table 19th Century French small three legged

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Three Legged Bronze Side Table

$1,642

Gilt Iron Side Table On An Arched Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This recently crafted small Spanish iron end table is not only elegant but functional. The small

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Side Table On An Arched Tripod Base

$1,480

20th Century Gold European Brass Sunflower Side Table, Vintage Glass Sofa Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern small round side, sofa table with a circular glass top and a

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Gold European Brass Sunflower Side Table, Vintage Glass Sofa Table

$980

19th Century Dutch Small Oak Wall Table, ca 1890

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch small oak wall table, ca 1890 A 19th century Dutch wall table with marble top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Small Oak Wall Table, ca 1890

$1,731

Small Yew Wood Tripod Table/Kettle Stand, Circa 1825

Located in Sherborne, GB

Antique English Regency small yew wood tripod table/kettle stand with a slender octagonal top which

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Yew

Small Yew Wood Tripod Table/Kettle Stand, Circa 1825

$2,252

1950 s Stitched Leather Small Table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice small table covered with stitched leather. Top with brown formica. Designed by Jacques

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Formica

1950 s Stitched Leather Small Table by Jacques Adnet

$8,956

Art Deco Side Table in Oak and Green Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

adorned with round, small spheres which make this side table even have more visual excitement and allude

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Side Table in Oak and Green Velvet

$750

Oak Large Bedford Side Table by Hollis Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak small bedford side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 20" x height 22" Materials

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Corian

Oak Large Bedford Side Table by Hollis Morris

$1,707 / item

Vintage Maple, Mahogany and Satinwood Inlays Small Trestle Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite, small mahogany top with satinwood inlays and maple legs and trestle. Table is

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Vintage Maple, Mahogany and Satinwood Inlays Small Trestle Table

$925

18th Century Classicist Small Brown Cherry-Tree Card Table, Austria, 1790s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

advantage. Classicist small card table. Source: Austria Period: 1790-1799 Material: Cherry tree. This

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Cherry

18th Century Classicist Small Brown Cherry-Tree Card Table, Austria, 1790s

$2,389

Antique Castilian Oak Side Table With One Carved Drawer, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

and rustic charm. Versatile in size, it works perfectly as a side table, small writing table, hall

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Castilian Oak Side Table With One Carved Drawer, 1920s

$2,161

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on an Elevated Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant small scale side table was recently hand-crafted by European artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on an Elevated Tripod Base

$1,580

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This small, elegant Spanish iron drinks table was recently hand-crafted by skilled European

Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

$1,280

Small Brown Walnut Biedermeier Table, Germany, 1830s, Shellac Polished

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

German Biedermeier small table. Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut Shellac polished.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Small Brown Walnut Biedermeier Table, Germany, 1830s, Shellac Polished

$2,836

Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish

$799 / item

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This lovely Spanish side or drinks table was recently crafted by skilled European artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

$1,280

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao Round

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Black Marquina marble Measures: 65 x H 38 cm Studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao Round

$5,480 / item

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao Square

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Black Marquina marble Measures: 40 x 40 x H 38 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao Square

$4,290 / item

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao High

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Black Marquina marble Measures: 26 x 26 x H 54 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Black Marble by Buzao High

$2,790 / item

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Golden Marble by Buzao Square

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Golden Sunset marble, blue acrylic Measures: 40 x 40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table DISLOCATION in Golden Marble by Buzao Square

$4,290 / item

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao Round

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'Dislocation' collection by Buzao, small table Golden Sunset marble, blue acrylic Measures: 65 x H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao Round

$5,480 / item

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao High

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'Dislocation' collection by Buzao, small table Golden Sunset marble, blue acrylic Measures: 26 x 26

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table Dislocation in Golden Marble by Buzao High

$2,790 / item

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk. Restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,275

Celadon Green Porcelain Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Celadon green porcelain small deck table by Ox Denmarq Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 55 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Celadon Green Porcelain Small Deck Table by Ox Denmarq

$716 / item

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant small end table was recently created by skilled European artisans using traditional

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

$1,280

Alby Black Small Table with Lamp by Mason Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Alby small table with lamp by Mason Editions. Design: Matteo Fiorini Dimensions: Ø.40 x 50 cm

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Alby Black Small Table with Lamp by Mason Editions

$1,349 / item

Mid-century French Ceramic and Metal Side Table, 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in LEGNY, FR

Small vintage side table from the 60s in the style of Roger Capron. Black metal base and half

Category

Vintage 1960s French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-century French Ceramic and Metal Side Table, 1960s

$620 Sale Price

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Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant Spanish drinks table was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base

$1,280

Antique Genuine Gustavian Small Table from Northern Sweden with a Drawer

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish gustavian table from around 1810. The table is gustavian, also known as neoclassic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Gustavian Small Table from Northern Sweden with a Drawer

$3,522

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

luxurious 24-karat gold finishes. Small table, side table, end table, titanium gold, round table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

$15,000 / item

Small Antique Quality Brass and Bone Inlaid Indian Teak Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

mall antique quality brass and bone inlaid Indian teak table having a quality brass and bone inlaid

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Small Antique Quality Brass and Bone Inlaid Indian Teak Table

$1,221

Asian Wood and Marble Drinks Table or Plant Stand, Small

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese carved hardwood drinks table or plant stand with a rose marble top, early-20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Asian Wood and Marble Drinks Table or Plant Stand, Small

$1,850

Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini

By Pillinini

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of small walnut tables with Boulle-work tops by Pillinini, each with a circular top

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini

$3,610 / set

XXX Small Low Table, by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia

By Johanna Grawunder, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

XXX low table is shown here in the transparent pink, orange and yellow coloured glass, and in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

XXX Small Low Table, by Johanna Grawunder for Glas Italia

$3,586 / item

Small Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This small iron and metal end table from Spain was recently crafted by skilled artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Tripod Base

$1,280

Oblivion Small Round Leather Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

offers of leather home accessories on the market. This small occasional table redefies spaces with its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Oblivion Small Round Leather Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$1,200 / item

French Limed/Cerused Oak Modernist Side Table, C.1950

Located in London, GB

A small French deco/modernist side table in limed oak. Unusual emphasised dovetail jointed legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French Limed/Cerused Oak Modernist Side Table, C.1950

$2,252

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

as an end table, nightstand, side table or small desk. Restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs

$2,875

Oblivion Small Round Travertine Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

offers of leather home accessories on the market. This small occasional table redefies spaces with its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Oblivion Small Round Travertine Table by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$1,600 / item

Pair of Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Scrolled Feet

Located in Buchanan, NY

This charming pair of small Spanish side tables was recently handcrafted by skilled European

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Scrolled Feet

$2,560 / set

Eos Small C Table in Walnut by Chi Wing Lo

By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Boston, MA

Eos is a small table perfect to be a servant amidst armchairs and sofas. Small rectangular table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Eos Small C Table in Walnut by Chi Wing Lo

$2,821 / item

Late 19th C. Secessionist Milk Glass and Patinated Brass Side Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This exquisite ALL milk glass and patinated brass side table with small drop down storage door sits

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vienna Secession Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 19th C. Secessionist Milk Glass and Patinated Brass Side Table

$7,000

Victorian Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs, 19th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

side table, small writing table, or decorative accent in both traditional and contemporary interiors. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Victorian Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Legs, 19th Century

$1,755

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Small Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of small side tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct small side tables — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3824 antique and vintage small side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 792 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of small side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Small side tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many small side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrea Barra, 8] and R Y Augousti produced popular small side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,197, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $750,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Small Side Tables

What is a small table called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are nesting side tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What size should a side table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
What is the small table next to a bed?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is a small dining table called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
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.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What is the small table in the living room called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.
What is a small table next to your bed called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
What shape table is best for a small space?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.
What is the best shape table for a small dining room?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
Is a round dining table better in a small space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
Does a coffee table make a small living room look smaller or bigger?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.

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