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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Clam Small Side Table in Eclipse, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

$2,273 / item

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

By Max Enrich

Located in Barcelona, ES

Side table model ” Stabile” Manufactured by Max Enrich Barcelona, 2015 Produced in exclusive for

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Max Enrich Brass Contemporary Circular Small Side Table Model "Stabile"

$3,469

Clavo- Small side table

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

Side table made of solid-turned wood with an oil finish. Their circular design allows for easy

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Clavo- Small side table

$2,490

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

and the creation of organic forms, at once thought provoking and beautiful. Keyword: side table

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

$14,000 / item

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

$14,000 / item

Golden Fleur Turned Small Side Table with Round Inlaid Top (Flower)

By Fratelli Boffi, Archer Humphryes Architects

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

This lamp table is crafted from solid mahogany wood, showcasing a rich, matte finish that

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Golden Fleur Turned Small Side Table with Round Inlaid Top (Flower)

$5,240 / item

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Moon, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

By VAVA Objects

Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE

The artisanal process of creating our Clam Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and

Category

2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Moon, handcrafted by VAVA Objects

$2,273 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Morelato, Small Side Table in White Carrara Marble and Ash Wood

$3,342 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Royal Yellow Marble and Ash Wood

$3,255 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Red Levanto Marble and Ash Wood

$3,385 / item

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

By Morelato

Located in Salizzole, IT

Cino is a new table designed by Italian-Canadian designer Libero Rutilo for Morelato made of solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Morelato, Small Side Table in Guatemala Green Marble and Ash Wood

$3,780 / item

21st Century Monet Small Side Table in Hand-chiseled Cast Brass

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

wonder, a connection with one of the most elegant flowers. Monet side table in hand-chiseled cast brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

21st Century Monet Small Side Table in Hand-chiseled Cast Brass

$6,749 / item

Miniforms PLAUTINO Small Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti

By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

explore different directions, resulting in two substantial modular coffee tables. Balance is achieved

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Miniforms PLAUTINO Small Side table by Paolo Cappello and Simone Sabatti

$2,814 / item

Small Side Table in Lacquer and Silver Leaf by Jacques Jarrige

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural coffee or side table by Jacques Jarrige is a study in contrast and refinement. With

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Small Side Table in Lacquer and Silver Leaf by Jacques Jarrige

$9,000

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A polished aluminium side table inspired by the infamous red rocks of Sedona; the form references

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sedona Small Side Table or Side Stool Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel

$10,000 / item

NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

beautiful in every way. Used as a console table, side table, or even as a coffee table, their design makes

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

NORDST T-Small Side Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

$2,261 / item

Danish Brutalist Barok Vintage Small Side Table of Dark Stained Solid Oak 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish brutalist style side- and lamp table with frame and legs of dark stained solid oak

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Vintage 1940s Danish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Brutalist Barok Vintage Small Side Table of Dark Stained Solid Oak 1940s

$699

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Green, handcrafted in fiberglass by VAVA Objects

By VAVA Objects

Located in Saltsjöbaden, SE

The artisanal process of creating our Clam Side Table gives each piece an individual soul and

Category

2010s Swedish Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Clam Small Side Table in Raw Green, handcrafted in fiberglass by VAVA Objects

$2,273 / item

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Joints Small Side table, Artek 1940s

$3,158

Late Qing Dynasty Small Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs and Scrolling Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period side table with pierced apron, pillar strut motifs, straight legs and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Small Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs and Scrolling Feet

$1,250

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elm small side table with Carved Apron This antique side table from the

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron

$1,134

1970 s Classic Mid Century Round Small Side Table - Czech Production

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970's Classic Mid Century Round Small Side Table - Czech Production. Good looking and well

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970 s Classic Mid Century Round Small Side Table - Czech Production

$635

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, FI

This pair of rare Model A86 side tables by Alvar Aalto is distinguished by their smaller-than-usual

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Alvar Aalto Small Side Tables Model A86 in Honey Birch, Artek, 1940s

$5,934 / set

Small side table with turned legs and red top - Josco, Made in Belgium - 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Belgium Furniture - Mid-Century Measures : 55x42cm H:49cm Material - Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Small side table with turned legs and red top - Josco, Made in Belgium - 1950s

$454

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$508

Louis XV Side Table or Small Commode, France 1760

Located in Leimen, DE

Exquisite 1760 French Small Side Table with Kingwood Veneer Discover this stunning 18th-century

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XV Side Table or Small Commode, France 1760

$4,785

Side Table Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Small side table by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Side Table Produced in Sweden

$2,392

Findley Modern Round Extra Small Side Table in Tanned Oak Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Extra Low Table features the Findley Collection’s signature

Category

2010s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Findley Modern Round Extra Small Side Table in Tanned Oak Finish

$1,260 / item

Storm Mini Small by Piegatto, a Sculputural Contemporary Side Table

Located in Guatemala, GU

The Storm Mini Small Side Table is a compact and versatile piece that exudes elegance and

Category

2010s Guatemalan Side Tables

Materials

Plywood

Storm Mini Small by Piegatto, a Sculputural Contemporary Side Table

$1,267 / item

Very Chic Round Cut Crystal Base Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very elegant round small side table having gorgeous cut crystal base. The top has been retrofitted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Crystal

Very Chic Round Cut Crystal Base Side Table

$2,250

Louis XV Style Painted Side Table with Pull Out Sides

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming vintage Louis XV style small side table in a lovely pale blue and white painted finish. A

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Paint

Louis XV Style Painted Side Table with Pull Out Sides

$495

Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Westport, CT

Alvar Alto style European lacquered top bentwood leg birch maple color midcentury Small Side table

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool

$975

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Small Side Table Satin Gold Finish Vetrite and Smoked Mirror

$4,307 / item

Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Beautiful small side table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. You can also use it as a serving

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe

$747

Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie rattan garden stool, plant stand, or small side table China, Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table

$795

Early 20th Century Small Side Table Art Nouveau, Wienner Werkstatte attributable

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant antique service table in the Wienner Werkstatte style in wax-polished solid wood Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Small Side Table Art Nouveau, Wienner Werkstatte attributable

$5,264

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

By Knoll

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Timeless tulip style Eero Saarinen designed small side table made by Knoll having gorgeous white

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Iconic Knoll Eero Saarinen Small Round Martini Table with Marble Top

$2,100

Modern Side Table Base, Satin Nickel Finish, Small Wheel Casters, No Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A custom made small side table base made for an interior designer in LA years ago. Last one from

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Side Table Base, Satin Nickel Finish, Small Wheel Casters, No Top

$210

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Madrid, ES

Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

$4,666

Midcentury Scandinavian Side Table, Denmark 1950s by Severin Hansen

By Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Berlin, DE

Small side table or night stand in teak. Design by Severin Hansen Jr., manufactured by Haslev

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Side Table, Denmark 1950s by Severin Hansen

$3,050

Remedios large side table

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

of the sixth collection along Remedios Small side table.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Remedios large side table

$1,200

1930s French Art Deco Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely small side table with inset mirror top and a floating shelf. Four legs that are offset

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s French Art Deco Side Table

$2,310

Antonio Citterio, side table mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Antonio Citterio designed a small side table on castors with a black oval plastic top. A handle

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Antonio Citterio, side table mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980

$2,512

Contemporary Side Table, Arabescato Viola Marble and Ash Wood by Erik Olovsson

By Erik Olovsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Small side table in Arabescato marble and ash wood with a single wood pillar. The Marble base with

Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Side Table, Arabescato Viola Marble and Ash Wood by Erik Olovsson

$1,794 / item

Danish Modern Low Profile Side Table by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Diego, CA

Sleek Danish modern low profile side table by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960s. The table is in very

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Low Profile Side Table by Kai Kristiansen

$475

Small Black Lacquered Stand

Located in Sheffield, MA

useful as a small side table or end table or plant stand.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Black Lacquered Stand

$750

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

$995

Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Teak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk

By Jason Møbler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Small side table by Knud Joos for Jason Møbler The table has a frame and legs of thin square steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Teak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk

$1,435

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

$995

Champignon Small Side Table with Lepanto Red Marble Base by Morica Design

By Morica Design

Located in Milan, IT

Distinguished by its red Lepanto marble base with a satin matte finish, this captivating side table

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Champignon Small Side Table with Lepanto Red Marble Base by Morica Design

$2,550

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark

By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Goteborg, SE

chief designer Severin Hansen. This small side table in teak and cane is a very good example of that

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark

$3,350

Bunny Williams Home Adele Side Table

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

where a smaller side table is needed. Its Macassar ebony finish with faux painted bone detailing gives

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Bunny Williams Home Adele Side Table

$1,400 / item

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table

$995

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S2 by Joel

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

$5,835 Sale Price / item

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Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Winged Maiden Walnut Mirror Top Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Winged Maiden Walnut Mirror Top Small Side Table. Item featured

Category

Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Winged Maiden Walnut Mirror Top Side Table

$895

Fantastic DIA Chrome Glass Cigarette Side Table Mid-Century Modern

By Design Institute America

Located in Pemberton, NJ

our favourite small side table-very classy! We also have the same table in a gun metal finish-please

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fantastic DIA Chrome Glass Cigarette Side Table Mid-Century Modern

$2,650

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century A small side table from the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Side Table / Night Stand From the Early 20th Century

$1,675 Sale Price

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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.
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.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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