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Oil Drop Lacquer Columnar Tables With Removable Trays
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural side tables with oil drop, or tortoise shell, lacquered finish over wood and resin
Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
English oak side table with drop pulls and stretchers.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Side Tables

Side Table
Side Table
$3,800
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 21 in
English 19th Century Oak Drop-Leaf Side Table with Turned Gateleg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak drop-leaf side table from the 19th century, with turned gateleg base. Created in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Burr Ashwood Work Table with Drop Leaf Sides and Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century burr ash work table, with drop leaf sides and two drawers to the front, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ash

French 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a French 19th-century fruitwood low table with drop sides. It has been reduced in height
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table
French 19th Century Fruitwood Low Table
$3,100
H 20.5 in W 44.75 in D 43.88 in
Good Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English Regency rosewood sofa table with drop sides, the brass inlaid top with fleur de lis
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Small English Drop Leaf
Located in High Point, NC
18th century small oak side table with drop leaves. The top opens to 26.63 inches x 26.5 inches
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Side Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Small English Drop Leaf
18th Century Small English Drop Leaf
$1,595
H 22.38 in W 26.63 in D 13 in
Foldable Wooden Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Foldable wooden side table with turned legs. Measurements are of the open table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Foldable Wooden Side Table with Turned Legs
Foldable Wooden Side Table with Turned Legs
$2,971
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Bertha Schaefer Side Table with set of 4 Occasional Tables
By M. Singer Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Bainbridge, NY
rectangular Walnut Side Table designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons, stores 4 individual
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pembroke Drop Leaf Table with Drawers Cast Brass Feet Covers
Located in Ross, CA
Antique mahogany Pembroke table with drop leaf sides on each end and a drawer and faux drawer on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
character. With the drop sides up, the table is a perfect Tea or Breakfast Table. The painted surface is not
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Swedish Drop-Leaf Table
18th Century Swedish Drop-Leaf Table
$2,950
H 29 in W 45 in D 38 in
Wooden Carved Wing Table with Turned Legs and Hinged Sides
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden carved wing table with turned legs and hinged sides.
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Table with Wings and Drawers on the Sides with Folding Laterales and Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Table with wings and drawers on the sides with folding laterales and handles and lion's head
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

A 19thc Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bellport, NY
A Fine and Elagant Mahogany Pembroke Table,with two drop leaf sides,one pull out draw,turned legs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A  19thc  Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
A  19thc  Mahogany Pembroke Drop Leaf Table
$1,400
H 27 in W 36 in D 18 in
Round Wing Table with Drawers in Old Black Polychromed Side Panels
Located in Marbella, ES
Round Wing Table with Drawers in Old Black Polychromed Side Panels Diameter of open table 180cm
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Michael Taylor For Baker Bleached Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
dining table. Bleached walnut top with drop side leaves and ebonized mahogany legs and apron with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table, rectangular with two drop sides and a short drawer at one end
Category

Antique 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
$550
H 28.5 in W 23 in D 30.541 in
Georges III Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Astoria, NY
George III style mahogany Pembroke drop side table with two drop leaves, one drawer to front with
Category

Mid-20th Century George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georges III Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Georges III Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
$550
H 26.5 in W 49 in D 26 in
George III Mahogany Satinwood Crossbanded Pembroke Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III mahogany pembroke table, the top with 2 drop sides, all crossbanded in satinwood above
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Unusually Small Victorian Burl Walnut Sunderland Action Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming unusually small burl walnut Sunderland action table, the moulded top with drop sides
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table with Caned Sides.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Georgian mahogany drop leaf end table with caned sides and drawer.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier End Tables

Materials

Brass

New England, Early 19th Century Long Harvest Table with two drop-leaf sides.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
New England, early 19th century long harvest table with two drop-leaf sides.  
Category

Antique 1810s American Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Teak Serving Table with Swivel-Top and Drop-Leaf Sides by Pontoppidan Ludvig
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Diego, CA
,with drop leaf sides in teak and black laminate center top , in credible swivel top , that holds the
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Teak

Highly Carved Continental Drop Front Secretary Desk with Side Griffins
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th century highly carved continental drop front secretary desk with side griffins
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Crescent Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Crescent drop-leaf coffee table with drop leaves on both sides. Embossed leather top and tapered
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Crescent Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
Crescent Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
$1,650
H 16 in W 48.5 in D 34 in
Unique Industrial Metal Console Table w/ Extendable Sides
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very different piece! Metal table with two drop leaf sides and three painted metal baskets on
Category

American Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century, English Semi Circular Mahogany Wine Display Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th century English semi circular mahogany wine display table with drop leaves on either side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Hans Wegner Teak and Oak Drop-Leaf Table by Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hard to find teak top and shelf cocktail table with drop-leaf sides , designed by Hans
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Dunbar Camel Leg Drop Leaf Coffee Console Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
into a low console table with drop leaf sides. The top and leafs have an abstract design of inlaid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gillows Style Mahogany Extending Pembroke Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Gillows style mahogany extending Pembroke table. With fabulous turned legs and drop
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-20th Century Rosewood Regency Style End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of custom regency style drop leaf end tables with intricate brass banding. Drop leaf sides
Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Rosewood Regency Style End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of custom Regency style drop leaf end tables with intricate brass banding. Drop leaf sides
Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Hunt Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century Irish mahogany hunt table with two drop leaves either side on square gate legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Hunt Table
19th Century Mahogany Hunt Table
H 28 in W 92.5 in D 65 in
Tailleur Fils Cie French Extension Dining Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Tailleur Fils & Cie French extension dining table, drop leaf sides with three additional leaves
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

c. 1830 North Carolina Console End Banquet Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 North Carolina console end banquet table. Two d-ends with drop-side center section - can
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

c. 1830 North Carolina Console End Banquet Table
c. 1830 North Carolina Console End Banquet Table
$4,500
H 30.13 in W 48.75 in D 109.88 in
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Danish Modern Oak Coffee Table, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish minimalist Danish Modern oak coffee table or occasional table with unique drop
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood with Cracked Resin Drop Side Table
Located in New York, NY
. Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for
Category

Antique 17th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

English 1900s Japonisme Side Table with Drop Leaves and Bamboo Structure
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo side table from the early 20th century, with Japonism décor and drop leaves
Category

Early 20th Century English Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Extendable Drop Leaf Side Accent Table with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage extendable drop leaf side accent table with hand carved details Dimensions. 9 W ; 24 H
Category

Vintage 1920s American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Decorative Drop Leaf End Table With Carved Tulip Cutout.
Located in Seattle, WA
Side Table with one Lower lower shelf. Drop leaf decorative, does not go up. Carved Tulip on two
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Classic Regency Style Drop-Leaf Table with Lion-Head Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Regency style drop-leaf table with lion-head hardware. Full width including both drop
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French louis XVI style drop side occasional table with marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
used makes this table very special. It has a drawer that functions well and has drop sides that also
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Swedish 1810s Late Gustavian Painted Wood Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period painted wood drop-leaf side table from the early 19th century, with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Mahogany Pembroke Drop-Leaf Lamp Side Table with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique mahogany Pembroke drop-leaf lamp side table with one drawer. Item features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Charles X Period Palisander Drop Leaf Side Table with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Charles X period palisander side table is double faced and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Teak and Metal Table, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak and metal table 1970s Small side table with drop leaf. Teak table top and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Teak and Metal Table, 1970s
Vintage Danish Teak and Metal Table, 1970s
$350
H 26.97 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Table with Gate Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
for group gatherings, extra dining or work space. Width of the table is 15.75 inches with sides
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany pembroke table, the well-figured top with drop sides above a single
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Drop-leaf and Pembro...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
George III Mahogany Pembroke Table
$1,495
H 28.5 in W 18 in D 39.75 in
Pozzi Verga Folding Desk with Leather Top Drop Sides
Located in Hanover, MA
Pozzi and Verga desk, Italy, black lacquered wood form with drop sides, black leather surface
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Harvest Table Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Farmhouse early pine drop-leaf harvest dining table, with two drop-leaf sides. Seats 6-8
Category

Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Harvest Table Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Harvest Table Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
$3,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 42.75 in
Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Harvest Dining Table, circa 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak Harvest style dining table with drop-leaf sides and slender carved oak legs and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Drop Leaf Dining Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
dining table or console table. The table features drop leaf sides with an oval top measuring 43.5 inches
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Side Table by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely little side table with drop leaves by Bertil Fridhagen. Made from warm elmwood with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Midcentury Side Table by Bertil Fridhagen
Midcentury Side Table by Bertil Fridhagen
$1,081
H 22.09 in W 17.21 in D 15.87 in
French Country Versatile 19th Century Walnut Dropleaf Dining Table with 4 Leaves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
exquisitely turned legs, straight from Normandy. The table is very versatile – from 24” as a drop-leaf table
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Arne Vodder for Sibast, Expandable Dining or Game Table
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rounded drop leaf sides. Perfect for a breakfast nook, and expands to accommodate large parties.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
velvet. Built in side tables with drop down fronts for storage.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Brutalist Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Brutalist Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
$12,000
H 26 in W 126 in D 33 in
Mahogany Side Table with Tear Drop Cutouts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cat. No. 026-001-2009
Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of table with drop sides available for sale. The range of distinct table with drop sides — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Table with drop sides have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Table with drop sides are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Table with drop sides have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Bertha Schaefer and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Table With Drop Sides?

Prices for table with drop sides can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, table with drop sides begin at $313 and can go as high as $8,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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 Table With Drop Sides
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs 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.