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 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.

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.

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.

Tiled Side Table

Spanish Tiles

Tile Arts And Crafts

Ceramic Top Table

Midcentury Modern Mosaic Table

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Handmade Tile Top Lith Side Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock

$4,100

Vintage side table in pine wood tiled with mosaic, Belgium 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1950 / side table / wood, ceramics / Mid-century Small charming side table tiled with

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Pine

Vintage side table in pine wood tiled with mosaic, Belgium 1950s

$663

Mid-Century Modern Grey Ceramic Tile Teak Wood Side Table, Denmark

By Jens Thirslund

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Scandinavian Mid-Century side table. Made of Ceramic tiles and Teak wood. Tiles made by Herman A

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Grey Ceramic Tile Teak Wood Side Table, Denmark

$1,737 Sale Price

20% Off

Gordon Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut Ceramic Tile

By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

out of a side table. Extraordinary craftsmanship, made of solid turned walnut, topped with a solid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Gordon Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut Ceramic Tile

$4,500

Side Table Severin Hansen For Haslev Møbelsnedkeri With Royal Copenhagen Tiles

By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Vienna, AT

Hardwood side table with tiles by Royal Copenhagen, made in Denmark in the late 1960s. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Ceramic

Side Table Severin Hansen For Haslev Møbelsnedkeri With Royal Copenhagen Tiles

$1,490

Tessellated Stone Marble Tile 26x26 Square Side Occasional Lamp Table MINT

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tessellated Stone Marble Tile 26x26 Square Side Occasional Lamp Table MINT

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Tessellated Stone Marble Tile 26x26 Square Side Occasional Lamp Table MINT

$2,600 / item

1950s Italian Mid-Century Copper Brass Mosaic Tile Round Side Table

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this exceptional Mid-Century Modern side table, likely Italian, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

1950s Italian Mid-Century Copper Brass Mosaic Tile Round Side Table

$1,675

Gordon Jane Martz Green Speckle Glazed Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table

By Gordon Jane Martz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with green ceramic coin tiles. The

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Gordon Jane Martz Green Speckle Glazed Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table

$5,500

Vintage Bleached Elmwood Square Side Table with Stone Tile Inset Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

elm wood side table features a square top comprising of a stone tile inset. The table is raised on

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Bleached Elmwood Square Side Table with Stone Tile Inset Top

$2,290

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

These double baby side tables were made with ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Mr. Capron, one of

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with 2 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

$1,925

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

These double baby side tables were made with ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Mr. Capron, one of

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron

$1,925

Antique Eastlake Victorian Arts Crafts Walnut Tile Top Pedestal Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Arts & Crafts Walnut Tile Top Pedestal Base Side Table. Item features (4

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Victorian Arts Crafts Walnut Tile Top Pedestal Side Table

$1,400

Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Table Stained Birch Ceramic Tiles 1930s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful authentic Art Deco side table made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in 1937. The table is

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Birch

Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Table Stained Birch Ceramic Tiles 1930s

$1,638

1970s Fully Restored Danish Teak Side Table with Tiles from Skærbæk Keramik

Located in Knebel, DK

1970s Danish side table with Skærbæk flower decorated tiles in very good condition The side table

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

1970s Fully Restored Danish Teak Side Table with Tiles from Skærbæk Keramik

$784

Guillerme Chambron Side Magazine Table Oak Wood with Tiles, circa 1960

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Vienna, AT

French side table with magazine rack by Guillerme et Chambron, mid-century modern. Dimensions are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Side Magazine Table Oak Wood with Tiles, circa 1960

$3,200

Victorian Walnut Arts Crafts Tile-Top Renaissance Revival Pedestal Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique walnut tile-top Arts & Crafts renaissance revival pedestal table. Item features (4) 6" x 6

Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Arts Crafts Tile-Top Renaissance Revival Pedestal Side Table

$1,600

Pair of Red Lacquer Side Tables with Qing Dynasty Stone Garden Tiles

Located in Yonkers, NY

pair of side tables features a square top made of stone garden tiles dating from the Qing Dynasty

Category

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

Materials

Stone

Pair of Red Lacquer Side Tables with Qing Dynasty Stone Garden Tiles

$4,800 / set

DOOQ! NEW! Modern Handmade Portuguese Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table in Lime

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a side table that rejects traditional conventions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

DOOQ! NEW! Modern Handmade Portuguese Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table in Lime

$4,051

DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table in Green

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a side table that rejects traditional conventions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

DOOQ Organic Modern Handmade Portuguese Tiles Nouvelle Vague Side Table in Green

$4,051 / item

Baby Side Table with a Red Dot Ceramic Tile by Roger Capron

By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

These side tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Baby Side Table with a Red Dot Ceramic Tile by Roger Capron

$1,350 / item

Gueridon Designed Baby Side Table with a Solid Red Roger Capron Tile

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

These side tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Designed Baby Side Table with a Solid Red Roger Capron Tile

$1,350 / item

Gueridon Designed Baby Side Table with Solid Red Tile by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

These side tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Designed Baby Side Table with Solid Red Tile by Roger Capron

$1,350 / item

Baby Side Table with a Red Dot Ceramic Tile by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

These side tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Baby Side Table with a Red Dot Ceramic Tile by Roger Capron

$1,350 / item

Pair of 1960s Danish Side Tables with ceramic tile table top by Edmund Jørgensen

By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Edmund Jorgensen, Børge Mogensen

Located in København K, 84

Pair of Danish 1960s Side Tables with intarsia of green and beige ceramic tiles table top by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Hardwood

Pair of 1960s Danish Side Tables with ceramic tile table top by Edmund Jørgensen

$3,257 / set

Two Side Tables, White Marble, Mirror Steel, Blue Majolica Tiles, Also Outdoor

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Exclusive pair of side tables with white Statuary marble top, mirror finish steel legs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Two Side Tables, White Marble, Mirror Steel, Blue Majolica Tiles, Also Outdoor

$11,703 / set

Antique Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Small Side Table with Duck Geese Tile Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Small Side Table with Duck/Geese Tile Top. Item features (8

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Small Side Table with Duck Geese Tile Top

$350

Pair Mid Century Lane "Monte Carlo" Side or End Tables - Walnut + Mosaic Tile

By Gordon Jane Martz, Lane Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

PAIR of Lane "Monte Carlo" side or end tables, circa 1960s. American black walnut and warm gray

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair Mid Century Lane "Monte Carlo" Side or End Tables - Walnut + Mosaic Tile

$1,540 / set

Spanish Tile Top Side Table-Artisan Painted in Military Figures Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish decorative tile top side table on metal base. This vintage side table from Spain has been

Category

20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Tile Top Side Table-Artisan Painted in Military Figures Floral Motif

$1,190

Scandinavian Modern Teak Rectangular Side End Table Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler

By Gangsø Møbler

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern teak rectangular side table or end table with unique tile insert by

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Rectangular Side End Table Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler

$1,295

MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler

By Gangsø Møbler

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak side table or end table with unique tile insert by

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler

$1,495

Les 2 Potiers, Michelle and Jacques Serre French Ceramic Tile Top Side Table

By Les 2 Potiers

Located in Chicago, IL

Les 2 Potiers, Michelle and Jacques Serre French Ceramic Tile Top Side Table. This side table

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Les 2 Potiers, Michelle and Jacques Serre French Ceramic Tile Top Side Table

$3,800

Ceramic Tile Mosaic Top Side Table with Sculptural Black Iron Base Artist Made

Located in Troy, MI

Unique artist made side table with geometric mosaic top Circa 1990's Inlaid mosaic surface of

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ceramic Tile Mosaic Top Side Table with Sculptural Black Iron Base Artist Made

$1,450

Catalina California or Mission Arts Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table

By Catalina Pottery

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous Catalina, California, Taylor, or Mission Arts & Crafts style Spanish tile top side or end

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Catalina California or Mission Arts Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table

$2,995

Pair of 20th century rustic wooden side tables with ceramic tile top, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1940 / 2 Side Tables / wood, ceramics / Rustic / Mid-century / French Provincial Two side

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of 20th century rustic wooden side tables with ceramic tile top, France

$1,206 / set

Glazed Stoneware Tile and Rattan Side Table att. Bergon Anduze - France 1950 s

Located in New York, NY

Square-topped side table with glazed stoneware tile surface and rattan frame. Originating from

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Stoneware, Rattan

Glazed Stoneware Tile and Rattan Side Table att. Bergon Anduze - France 1950 s

$1,990

1930s Danish Art Deco Side Table In Cuban Mahogany and Mosaic Tiles

Located in Balen, BE

Art Deco side table made by Danish cabinetmaker and a Danish Artist in 1930s Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Danish Art Deco Side Table In Cuban Mahogany and Mosaic Tiles

$3,438

Antique Oak Tile-Top Side Table With Nautical Scene and Barley Twist Legs

Located in High Point, NC

This charming antique oak side table features a unique hand-painted tile top depicting a nautical

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Oak Tile-Top Side Table With Nautical Scene and Barley Twist Legs

$1,450

Vintage John Wisner Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Side Table

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This unique bamboo and rattan pagoda style side table was designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage John Wisner Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Side Table

$1,100

1960s Gordon Jane Martz Tile and Walnut Side Table Mid Century Modern Eames

By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1960s tile table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in Veedersburg Indiana

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1960s Gordon Jane Martz Tile and Walnut Side Table Mid Century Modern Eames

$2,650

New Mexico Tile / Pedestal Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine inlaid pedestal table has custom inlaid tiles with the New Mexico sign on top.The base is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Metal

New Mexico Tile / Pedestal Table

$2,220 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Arts and Craft Catalina Tile Smoke Stand or Side Table, California, 1900

By Catalina Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

Iron and Tile smoking or drinks table, rendered in hand forged and hammered iron with an inset

Category

20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts and Craft Catalina Tile Smoke Stand or Side Table, California, 1900

$765 Sale Price

25% Off

Danish Painted Wood Side Table with Tile Top, Rooster Motif and Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Danish painted wood side table from the 20th century, with tile top and single drawer. Created in

Category

20th Century Danish Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Danish Painted Wood Side Table with Tile Top, Rooster Motif and Single Drawer

$2,950

Side Table White Marble Top Mirror Steel Legs, Blue Majolica Tiles Also Outdoor

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Side table or End table with white Statuary marble top, hight polished stainless steel legs and 20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Side Table White Marble Top Mirror Steel Legs, Blue Majolica Tiles Also Outdoor

$5,912 / item

Side Table White Marble Top Mirror Steel Legs Green Majolica Tiles, Also Outdoor

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Side table or End table with white Carrara marble top, hight polished stainless steel legs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal, Stainless Steel

Side Table White Marble Top Mirror Steel Legs Green Majolica Tiles, Also Outdoor

$5,912 / item

Period Mid-Century French Tiled Table

Located in Austin, TX

Side table from Vallauris in the South of France where numerous artists including tried tile works

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Period Mid-Century French Tiled Table

$3,500

Mid Century Danish Modern side table with tile inlay by Severin Hansen. C 1960S

By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Danish Modern side table with tile-inlay top by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern side table with tile inlay by Severin Hansen. C 1960S

$960

Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with hand painted floral tile to the Top

Located in London, GB

Aesthetic movement style floral tile-top ebonised side table. The tile has a fine crack running

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Beech

Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with hand painted floral tile to the Top

$501

John Keal for Brown Saltman Snowbell Tree Tile Top Design, Walnut Side Tables

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman walnut side tables with colorful ceramic art

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

John Keal for Brown Saltman Snowbell Tree Tile Top Design, Walnut Side Tables

$1,650 / set

Thomas Jeckyll. A Pair of Anglo Japanese Side Tables inset with Sunflower Tiles.

By Barnard Bishop Barnard, Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

Thomas Jeckyll attributed. Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A pair of Anglo-Japanese side tables inset

Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Thomas Jeckyll. A Pair of Anglo Japanese Side Tables inset with Sunflower Tiles.

$8,350 / item

Round side Table, Otto Færge in Stained Elm Blue Mosaic Tiles, Denmark, 1940

By Otto Færge 1

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing modernist side or coffee table made by Danish cabinetmaker Otto Færge in the 1940s. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Elm

Round side Table, Otto Færge in Stained Elm Blue Mosaic Tiles, Denmark, 1940

$7,915 Sale Price

20% Off

Early Vladimir Kagan Side Table w J. Warner Prins Ceramic Tiles, c 1949, Signed

By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

value of Prins art tiles positions this signed tiered side table as an incredible opportunity for

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Early Vladimir Kagan Side Table w J. Warner Prins Ceramic Tiles, c 1949, Signed

$5,000 Sale Price

32% Off

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Outdoor Tile Table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic tile outdoor table. Moroccan mosaic tile square shape bistro table on iron

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Outdoor Tile Table

$950

Pair of Jack Stewart Beige Mosaic Tile and Brass Frame Square End / Side Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with beige mosaic tile tops resting on

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Jack Stewart Beige Mosaic Tile and Brass Frame Square End / Side Tables

$7,800 / set

Vintage French Square Side Table with Ceramic Tile Top by Jacques Blin, c. 1950s

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century French square side table with ceramic tile top by Jacques Blin (circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage French Square Side Table with Ceramic Tile Top by Jacques Blin, c. 1950s

$1,461 Sale Price

41% Off

Antique French Table with Tile Top

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Table with Tile Top

$3,600

1970s Organic Modern Tiled Stone Stacking Tables

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Ornately crafted of tiled stone, in neutral colors, easily moved to accommodate drinks

Category

Vintage 1970s Side Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

1970s Organic Modern Tiled Stone Stacking Tables

$2,200 / set

Spanish 1920s Tile Top Wrought Iron Table

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An extraordinary hand-forged iron and handmade tile table from the 1920s, blending Spanish

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish 1920s Tile Top Wrought Iron Table

$8,500

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Tiled Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tiled side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tiled side table — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 378 options for an antique or vintage tiled side table now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tiled side table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tiled side table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Edward Wormley, Marshall Studios and Gordon Jane Martz each produced at least one beautiful tiled side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tiled Side Table?

Prices for a tiled side table start at $175 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $1,500.

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 Tiled Side Table

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 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.
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.
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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