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.

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

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

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

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

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

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

What are tiny side tables called?

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

What is a tall side table called?

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

Should a side table be lower than a sofa?

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

Square Side Tables

Travertine Post Modern

Burl Parsons Table

Travertine Table Italian

Category

2010s Italian Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Gold Leaf

Square Side Table with Emperador Dark Marble Top by Modenese Gastone Interiors

$2,657 / item

Square Coffee Table Plugged in Mother of Pearl by Modenese Gastone Interiors

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

Precious square coffee table exclusive Modenese Interiors luxury design with inlaid top using

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Square Coffee Table Plugged in Mother of Pearl by Modenese Gastone Interiors

$6,745 / item

Studio Sturdy Chief Square Side Table – Clay with Black Marble Resin

By Martha Sturdy

Located in Vancouver, CA

only the highest grade and quality of materials. The Studio Sturdy Chief Square Side Table features a

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio Sturdy Chief Square Side Table – Clay with Black Marble Resin

$1,950

Midcentury John Mascheroni Tubo Glass and Chrome Square Coffee Table

By John Mascheroni

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass coffee table was designed by John Mascheroni in 1967. It features a welded polished aluminum tubular frame with a chromed appearance....

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury John Mascheroni Tubo Glass and Chrome Square Coffee Table

$3,930

Magnificently Carved Square Marble-Topped Stand, China, Late 19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

This stand is quite large and heavy. The wood is the darkwood associated with the rosewood family and typically seen in Chinese furniture. The marble is in perfect condition. What ma...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Magnificently Carved Square Marble-Topped Stand, China, Late 19th Century

$7,500

DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style Square End Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Spanish style square end table by Drexel, from their Velero Collection. Pecan with distressed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial End Tables

Materials

Brass

DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style Square End Side Table

$495

1970s French Small Square Brushed Nickel Side Table by Guy Lefevre

By Guy Lefevre

Located in New York, NY

Small square brushed nickel side table by Guy Lefevre. France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

1970s French Small Square Brushed Nickel Side Table by Guy Lefevre

$950

1970s French Square Two-Tone Bronze Side Table by Willy Rizzo

By Willy Rizzo

Located in New York, NY

Square two-tone bronze side table with smoked glass top by Willy Rizzo. France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s French Square Two-Tone Bronze Side Table by Willy Rizzo

$1,800

1970s French Square Nickel Side Table with Floating Smoke Glass Top

Located in New York, NY

Square nickel side table with floating smoke glass top, France, 1970s. Pair available, priced

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

1970s French Square Nickel Side Table with Floating Smoke Glass Top

$1,250 / item

Pair of Square Travertine Side Tables with Shaped Aprons, Belgian, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of modern square travertine side tables made. Belgium, circa 1970's. Available to see in our

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Square Travertine Side Tables with Shaped Aprons, Belgian, 1970s

$5,500 / set

Pair of Lane Walnut Parson Tables with Four Square Inlay Top

By Lane Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

of walnut with a four square patterning inlay top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lane Walnut Parson Tables with Four Square Inlay Top

$950 / set

Midcentury John Widdicomb Square Burl Wood Coffee Table Side Table, 1970s

By John Widdicomb

Located in Detroit, MI

This Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Square burl wood coffee table circa 1970 features a Classic

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Midcentury John Widdicomb Square Burl Wood Coffee Table Side Table, 1970s

$2,220

Side-Table, White Marble Circle, Square, Triangle 45x45x45cm handcrafted pc1/1

By FELIX SCHWAKE

Located in Bochum, DE

Side Table/ Night Stand by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 124 CM L45 B45 H45 IN L17,72 B17,72 H17,72 Arabescato Marble, white Felix Schwake 2024 Functional Art Sculpture. One of a kind piece. M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Side-Table, White Marble Circle, Square, Triangle 45x45x45cm handcrafted pc1/1

$23,138 / item

Square Side Table with Green Onyx Top and Walnut Finish by Modenese Luxury

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

A decorative complementary item that will make the difference, this square side table is not for

Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Gold Leaf

Square Side Table with Green Onyx Top and Walnut Finish by Modenese Luxury

$3,862 / item

Organic Modern Natural Oak Wood Black Side Table Square Top Geometric Base

By Marnois

Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia

The Makato Black Side Table is a modern organic natural oak wood side table, perfect for any living area or home office where modern organic inspirations meet brutalist design. Measu...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Organic Modern Natural Oak Wood Black Side Table Square Top Geometric Base

$6,704 / item

Cubist Glass, Bronze Brass Occasional Handmade Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

(High - 16) Cubist Glass, Bronze & Brass occasional hand-made square table, PT8 model in Natural Brass

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cubist Glass, Bronze Brass Occasional Handmade Square Table, by P. Tendercool

$2,300

Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Square Table, Black Glass Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-20th century gilt metal faux bamboo square table, black glass top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Square Table, Black Glass Top

$1,350

Pair of Lucite Square Two-Tier Side Tables with Brass Details

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in De Klinge, BE

Very unique and elegant side tables with Brass corners. Made by Hollis Jones in the 1970s. Both tables are in very good condition! Very good matching in interiors as Willy Rizzo,...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lucite Square Two-Tier Side Tables with Brass Details

$2,966

1970s French Square Brass Bamboo Side Table with Floating Bronze Glass Top

Located in New York, NY

Square brass bamboo side table with floating bronze glass top, France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s French Square Brass Bamboo Side Table with Floating Bronze Glass Top

$1,200

Brand New Driade Cuginetto Square Side Table by Enzo Mari, Italy

By Driade, Enzo Mari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very lucidly, Enzo Mari decided to realize this table’s collection with transparent crystal tops in order to valorize the harsh simplicity of steel sections bases. Designed in 1973, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brand New Driade Cuginetto Square Side Table by Enzo Mari, Italy

$460 / item

Square Midcentury Brass and Glass Side Table by Maison Malabert, circa 1960s

By Maison Malabert

Located in New York, NY

Square brass two-tiered table with rounded corners by Malabert, signed. Available to see in our

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Midcentury Brass and Glass Side Table by Maison Malabert, circa 1960s

$3,500

Pair Mid Century Modern Parsons Cerused Limed Oak Square Side Tables

Located in Miami, FL

Wood construction with a cerused lime oak fin. Canning top and glass insert to protect caning .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Pair Mid Century Modern Parsons Cerused Limed Oak Square Side Tables

$850

"RK" Modern Wood Side Table with Square Crystal Extra White Glass Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

effect of optical illusion and a square crystal extra white glass top of 40x40 cm. Three-dimensional

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal

"RK" Modern Wood Side Table with Square Crystal Extra White Glass Top

$2,021

Esopo Modern Handmade Brass Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

"ESOPO" is a line of side tables made of a metallic brass structure and embellished with a square

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Esopo Modern Handmade Brass Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Top

$2,615 / item

ESOPO Modern Handmade Brass Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

"ESOPO" is a line of side tables made of a metallic brass structure and embellished with a square

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

ESOPO Modern Handmade Brass Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

$2,615 / item

“Esopo” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

with a square 40 x 40 cm marble top. From the research of design comes the new essential line that

Category

2010s Italian Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

“Esopo” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

$2,258 / item

“ESOPO” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

with a square 40 x 40 cm marble top. From the research of design comes the new essential line that

Category

2010s Italian Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

“ESOPO” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Top

$2,199 / item

“Esopo” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Plan

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

with a square 40 x 40 cm marble top. From the research of design comes the new essential line that

Category

2010s Italian Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

“Esopo” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with White Carrara Marble Square Plan

$2,258 / item

“ESOPO” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

with a square 40 x 40 cm marble top. From the research of design comes the new essential line that

Category

2010s Italian Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

“ESOPO” Modern Handmade Iron Side Table with Black Marquina Marble Square Top

$2,199 / item

21Th Century Modern Natural Oak Wood Side Table Table Square Top Geometric Base

By Marnois

Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia

The Makato Side Table is a modern organic natural oak wood side table, ideal for any living area or home office where modern organic inspirations meet brutalist design. With dimensio...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

21Th Century Modern Natural Oak Wood Side Table Table Square Top Geometric Base

$6,717 / item

Unique Vintage German Art Deco Period Burl Walnut Square Table, circa 1930

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! A square vintage German Art Deco period burl walnut table, circa 1930. This

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Unique Vintage German Art Deco Period Burl Walnut Square Table, circa 1930

$4,748

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Gold Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Doheny accent table II adds a touch of glamour to any living space with its timeless and elegant design. A framed antique mirrored top complements the hand-gilded x-base legs. A ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Gold Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

$1,475 / item

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Silver Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Doheny Accent table II adds a touch of glamour to any living space with its timeless and elegant design. A framed antique mirrored top complements the hand-gilded x-base legs. A ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Silver Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

$1,475 / item

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Doheny accent table II adds a touch of glamour to any living space with its timeless and elegant design. A framed antique mirrored top complements the hand-gilded x-base legs. A ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Doheny Square Accent Table II in Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

$1,475 / item

Contemporary Palladium metal side table by Spinzi in matte black with square top

By Spinzi

Located in Milan, IT

thin metal as air draws the shape of this timeless product. A square shape projecting shadows on an

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Palladium metal side table by Spinzi in matte black with square top

$1,423 / item

Apotheosis Square Side Table in Emperador Marble with Brass and Wood Base

By Luxxu

Located in New York, NY

A hymn to sophistication and design, this side table adds a vigorous presence that revolutionizes the look of any project. Its unique form reveals the talent of the craftsmen and the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Apotheosis Square Side Table in Emperador Marble with Brass and Wood Base

$6,500 / item

Wonderful Hollywood Regency 23-Carat Large Gold Square Two-Tier Cocktail Table

By Belgo Chrome

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful very chic Hollywood Regency style 23-carat gold 2-tier coffee table (marked on the inside of the frame on a tag that says how to treat the gold) The table has a lower and u...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold

Wonderful Hollywood Regency 23-Carat Large Gold Square Two-Tier Cocktail Table

$2,200

English George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Wine Table with Square Top, circa 1790

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique English George III mahogany tilt-top tripod wine table with unusual well figured square top

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Wine Table with Square Top, circa 1790

$2,450

1970s French Square Two-Tier Brass and Chrome Side Table by Jean Charles

Located in New York, NY

Square two-tier brass and chrome side table by Jean Charles, France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s French Square Two-Tier Brass and Chrome Side Table by Jean Charles

$1,200

1970s French Two-Tier Brass and Chrome Square Side Tables with Smoked Glass

Located in New York, NY

Two-tier brass and chrome square side tables with smoked glass, France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s French Two-Tier Brass and Chrome Square Side Tables with Smoked Glass

$950

1970s Dutch Square Two-Tier Brass and Glass Side Table by Peter Ghyczy

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in New York, NY

1970s, Dutch square two-tiered brass and glass side table by Peter Ghyczy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Dutch Square Two-Tier Brass and Glass Side Table by Peter Ghyczy

$1,800

Square Nickel Side Table with Cantilevered Top and Smoked Glass by Guy Lefevre

By Guy Lefevre

Located in New York, NY

Square nickel side table with cantilevered top and smoked glass by Guy Lefevre, France, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

Square Nickel Side Table with Cantilevered Top and Smoked Glass by Guy Lefevre

$1,200 / item

Brass Square Two Tiers Side Table with Cut Glass by Ben Demmers, 1980s

By Ben Demmers

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Brass square two tiers side table with cut glass by Ben Demmers Design, 1980s Brushed brass frame

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Square Two Tiers Side Table with Cut Glass by Ben Demmers, 1980s

$505

Pair of French Midcentury Square Chrome Side Tables in the Manner of Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A pair of French Mid-Century Modern chrome side or end tables with square frame and tubular column

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of French Midcentury Square Chrome Side Tables in the Manner of Jansen

$1,778 / set

Tiago Square Side Table with No Parallel Lines Designed by Solving Spaces

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Steel frame with a slate top. The black slate has an uneven top surface. All slate is hand cut. A fun element to the design is that none of the cut lines of the table surface are par...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Tiago Square Side Table with No Parallel Lines Designed by Solving Spaces

$860

Elegant Pair of Small Square Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen 1940s-1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant pair of small square side tables attributed to Maison Jansen, France, 1950s. They are

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Small Square Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen 1940s-1950s

$3,566 / set

Set of Two 23-Carat Marked Gold Square Two-Tier Cocktail Tables

By Belgo Chrome

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful very chic 23-carat gold (marked on a tag at the inside of the frame) coffee table consisting of a lower and upper top with the original slightly darkened and gold-bordered ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold, Steel

Set of Two 23-Carat Marked Gold Square Two-Tier Cocktail Tables

$1,800 / item

Mid-Century Danish Modern Knoll Lewis Butler Walnut Square Side / End Tables

By Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Wood construction with a stained walnut Veneer. Label on underside. Priced for the pair. Normal wear to these vintage tables .

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Knoll Lewis Butler Walnut Square Side / End Tables

$1,750 / set

"RK" Modern Wood Side Table with Big Square Crystal Extra White Glass Top

By Antonio Saporito

Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT

effect of optical illusion and a square crystal extra white glass top of 57 x 57 cm. Three-dimensional

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal

"RK" Modern Wood Side Table with Big Square Crystal Extra White Glass Top

$2,163

Late 20th Century Pair of Squared Blue Murano Art Glass Brass Side Tables

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

Pair of stunning side tables / night stands with an iridescent blue w/ gold shades Murano Art Glass Tops circled by brass bands. While the left & right brass basements of the tables...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Pair of Squared Blue Murano Art Glass Brass Side Tables

$11,272 / set

Art Deco Inspired Elio II Slim Side Table Squared Brass Plate and Marble Surface

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

Inspired by the Greek God, Helios, the Elio collection’s signature symmetrical leg design embodies the Gods’ powerful, masculine persona. With 4, slender vertical columns, masterfull...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Inspired Elio II Slim Side Table Squared Brass Plate and Marble Surface

$4,511 / item

Modern Square Side Table in Thay White Wood and Brass, Made in Italy

By Belloni Design Studio

Located in Barlassina, IT

Contemporary side table belonging to Belloni Subliminal collection. It's in thay wood veneer with a brushed brass gold centre.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Square Side Table in Thay White Wood and Brass, Made in Italy

$5,841 / item

Italian Mid Century Pair Of Side Tables Brass and Black Iron Base Squared Top

Located in Firenze, Toscana

lacquered iron elements with brass details, circular brass feet. The table tops are square. It is rare to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Mid Century Pair Of Side Tables Brass and Black Iron Base Squared Top

$4,152 / set

Pair of Brass 2-Tiers Square Site Tables by Pierre Vandel, 1980s, 1 Set of 2

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Pair of brass 2-tiers square site tables by Pierre Vandel, 1980s with a two color brass.

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass 2-Tiers Square Site Tables by Pierre Vandel, 1980s, 1 Set of 2

$652 / set

Pair of French Walnut Art Deco-Style Side Tables

Located in MC Leansville, NC

provide a poised, sculptural base that supports the generous square tops. Whether used in a living room or

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Art Deco-Style Side Tables

$4,630 / set

Rosewood and Mahogany Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dorchester, MA

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Rosewood and Mahogany Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,400

Anglo-Indian Occasional Table with Porcelain Panel, India circa 1890

Located in Knutsford, GB

A large unusual Anglo-Indian Occasional Table. Square form Indian Teak. The top set with an early

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Anglo-Indian Occasional Table with Porcelain Panel, India circa 1890

$1,779

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Square Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of square side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all square side tables available were constructed with great care. There are 566 antique and vintage square side tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 140 modern editions to choose from as well. Square side tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Square side tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large square side tables, so small square side tables measuring 9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many square side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Buzao and Sir Norman Foster produced popular square side tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Square Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,902, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $41,882 highest priced.

Finding the Right Side Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Square Side Tables

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

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