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Rustic Modern Custom Burl Top Iron Side Drink Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
mounted onto a newer custom black iron base. The natural tree form side of this table is a lovely contrast
Category

20th Century European Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Table for Spanish Desk, Pine and Beech Tree Wood, Iron, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueñera table with spiral leg. Pine and beech wood, iron. Century XVIII. Rectangular board
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Other, Iron

Maison Jansen, Pair of Art Deco Night Tables in Lemon Tree, circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, pair of Art Deco night tables in giltwood and lemon tree veneer, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Giltwood

French Midcentury Faux Bois Table with Faux Bois Slab Top and Tree Trunk Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faux bois table from the mid 20th century, with round top and rustic appearance. Created
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Other

Vintage Wooden Tree Trunk Pedestal Display Stand
Located in London, GB
A tree trunk pedestal or display stand. Ideal for a lamp or sculpture. Belgium, c1950s. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Tree Trunk Pedestal Display Stand
Vintage Wooden Tree Trunk Pedestal Display Stand
$1,013
H 27.96 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in
English 1880s Black and Gold Japanned Side Table with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold japanned side table circa 1880 with Chinoiserie décor depicting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Lean Coffee Table with Tree Rings in Bronze and Laminated Oak by Sharon Sides
By Sharon Sides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sharon Sides Lean Coffee Table, 2015 Hand formed acid etched brass, bronze and stacked laminated
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Outdoor Tree Stump Side Tables, White
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
finish won't fade or discolor as this varies per climate and log. This tree stump table is made in the
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large Outdoor Tree Stump Side Tables, White
Large Outdoor Tree Stump Side Tables, White
$680 / item
H 21 in W 14 in D 14 in
Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut tree trunk table attributed to Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Pedistal / Side Table / Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
This display stand is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree. It is from the Meiji period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Tree Trunk Side Coffee Table, Austria, style Aubock 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tree trunk table, Austria, 1950s. Good unrestored vintage condition.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Iron Centre or Side Tables Style Maison Charles Golden Palm Trees, circa 1955
By Maison Charles
Located in Vienna, AT
Iron centre or side tables style Maison Charles, circa 1955 Mid century Iron centre or side tables
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron Centre or Side Tables Style Maison Charles Golden Palm Trees, circa 1955
Iron Centre or Side Tables Style Maison Charles Golden Palm Trees, circa 1955
$6,160 Sale Price / set
47% Off
H 28.34 in Dm 19.68 in
Victorian Hardwood Nest of Tree Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian mahogany nest of three tables. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Hardwood Nest of Tree Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Victorian Hardwood Nest of Tree Side End Lamp Wine Tables
$945 / set
H 18.9 in W 30.52 in D 16.54 in
70s Regency Side Coffee Table Made of a Thick Tree Slice and Plexiglass Legs
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 70s Regency design side coffee table made of a thick tree slice with bark on the
Category

Vintage 1970s European Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

70s Regency Side Coffee Table Made of a Thick Tree Slice and Plexiglass Legs
70s Regency Side Coffee Table Made of a Thick Tree Slice and Plexiglass Legs
$2,282 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 13.39 in D 35.83 in
Boho Palm tree design Rattan Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
Boho Palm tree design Bamboo Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Classic Mid
Category

Late 20th Century British Bohemian End Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Boho Palm tree design Rattan Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud
Boho Palm tree design Rattan Side or coffee table in the style of Vivai Del Sud
$424 Sale Price
46% Off
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20TH CENTURY Tree Trunk Coffee or Side Table with Hand Forged Iron Legs
Located in Wainscott, NY
A striking 20th-century British artisan-made table formed from a natural tree trunk slab set on
Category

20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Live Edge Slab or Tree Trunk Cocktail or Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scale cocktail table or side table. An unusual mix of materials makes this an instant eyecatcher.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century English Stump Side Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual naively made tree stump side table. England, c1970s. Iron tripod feet
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tree Coffee Table by Max Kment, Vienna, 1950s
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage maple tree coffee table / side table / sofa table, which was attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Maple

Brutalist Solid Amorphic Teak Wood Natural Slab Coffee Side Table, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden tripod tree trunk brutalist coffee side Table, 1960s. An early 20th century French burl wood
Category

Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Solid Amorphic Teak Wood Natural Slab Coffee Side Table, 1930s
Brutalist Solid Amorphic Teak Wood Natural Slab Coffee Side Table, 1930s
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 37.8 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two Kögl Gilt Metal Palm Tree Wall Sconces and One Side Table, 1960
By Hans Kögl
Located in Rijssen, NL
A very unique set of two palm sconces and one side table from the 1960s, designed by Hans Kögl
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Hand Carved Wood Palm Tree Side Table Glass Top Midcentury Coffee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful midcentury side table in the form of palm tree with a round glass top. The wood is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Plastic White Gray Green Pink or Tree Side Table by Stefano Giovannoni
By Qeeboo, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
The rabbit tree is the table to the rabbit chair. It is a small tree on two levels. The higher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Plastic

Tree Stamp Small Side Table
By Martelo and Mo LTD
Located in Hertford, GB
Introducing the Fred Tree Stamp Side Table, a unique and versatile addition to any rustic home
Category

2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Tree Stamp Small Side Table
Tree Stamp Small Side Table
$1,020 / item
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century German Tripod Tree Slice Side Table, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Small vintage side table in a brutalist manner. Also suitable for a Boho styled environment. The
Category

Vintage 1960s German Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Tree Trunk Side Tables from Walnut, 1950s
Located in Munster, DE
Very decorative side tables made of beautiful walnut slabs. The tables can be used as bedside
Category

Mid-20th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Tree Trunk Side Tables from Walnut, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Tree Trunk Side Tables from Walnut, 1950s
$1,652 / set
H 11.42 in W 18.51 in D 9.85 in
Organic Tree Trunk Table
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Lovely designed and marked tree trunk side table. This Jacaranda side table has lovely formed legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Organic Tree Trunk Table
Organic Tree Trunk Table
$850
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
"Tree of Life, " American Twig Table
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
A 1920s twig table from Akwesasne, NY.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Paint, Pine, Twig, Willow

"Tree of Life, " American Twig Table
"Tree of Life, " American Twig Table
$1,600
H 25.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Beautifully Handcrafted Willy Daro Brass Tree Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisitely detailed brass tree table with three branch arms and three legs designed and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Live Edge Tree Trunk Heart Table Pair, Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Live Edge Tree Trunk 'Heart' Table Pair, Austria 1950s. Can be used as a single piece or separated
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Live Edge Tree Trunk 
Heart
 Table Pair, Austria 1950s
Live Edge Tree Trunk 
Heart
 Table Pair, Austria 1950s
$2,971 / set
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
TC15 Side Table, Handcrafted Rustic Modern Table for Bedroom or Living Room
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
created from the natural void of a tree crotch. Stunning side tables for bedside or living room use
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Wabi Sabi chalet-style Tripod Side Table, 1950s
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Vintage chalet-style wooden tripod tree trunk, coffee or side table, French, 1950s. Made with a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Brutalist Wabi Sabi chalet-style Tripod Side Table, 1950s
Brutalist Wabi Sabi chalet-style Tripod Side Table, 1950s
$3,604
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Napoleon III Tree Trunk Side Table
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
hand-sculpted base that is unique on each side. Four arms stabilize the top with a twisting burled
Category

Antique 19th Century American Gueridon

Tree Trunk Form Occasional or Side Table in the Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A white, elegant, tree trunk or column occasional or side table with circular glass top in the
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tables

Materials

Plaster

Little Faux Tree Coffee Table or Side Table After Willy Dario
Located in Canaan, CT
This little table fits anywhere. Its a little tree with a pair of birds. The table is done in
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stool Side Table Modern
Located in Monterey, CA
A sort of Rubik's Cube revealed in a tree trunk, the Zigi stool side table demanded all of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French End Tables

Materials

Oak

Stool Side Table Modern
Stool Side Table Modern
$1,950
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of side tables in palm tree wood and shagreen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of side tables in palm tree wood and shagreen with a bronze medallion.
Category

20th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Bronze

Pair of side tables in palm tree wood and shagreen
Pair of side tables in palm tree wood and shagreen
$6,000 / set
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Mid Century Table, Blue Green Gold, Stilnovo Era
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern side table, 1950s, tree like structure made out of solid cast gold
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Mid Century Table, Blue Green Gold, Stilnovo Era
1950s Mid Century Table, Blue Green Gold, Stilnovo Era
$2,258
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Post Modern Tree Side Table, 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern tree side table, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Tree Side Table, 1980s
Post Modern Tree Side Table, 1980s
$594
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Unique Tree Side Table, France, Circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique tree side table France Circa 1950 Measures: 25” W x 21” D x 22” H.
Category

20th Century French Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Tree Side Table, France, Circa 1950
Unique Tree Side Table, France, Circa 1950
$1,800
H 22 in W 25 in D 21 in
Vintage Gilt Metal Palm Tree Side Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming gilt metal palm tree side table with a round smoked glass top. The table was
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gilt Metal Palm Tree Side Table, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Gilt Metal Palm Tree Side Table, Italy, 1960s
$826
H 20.87 in W 23.63 in L 20.87 in
Solid wood tree side table , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 30 cm diameter, 30cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid wood tree side table , 1970s
Solid wood tree side table , 1970s
$416
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Coastal Hammered Brass Palm Tree Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal side table. Beautiful hammered brass in a chic palm tree design. Glass
Category

Late 20th Century North American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Tole Lemon Tree Side Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming pair of Italian tole painted side tables with glass tops.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

"Bird in Tree" Side Table
Located in North Miami, FL
An unusuasl side or occassional table of gilt metal. Beautifully formed and executed .Giltmetal
Category

Late 20th Century Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Carved Wooden Tree Side Table with Circular Glass Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden tree table from the mid 20th century, with circular glass top. Created in
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hammered Metal Palm Tree Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal side table. A chic hammered chrome over brass composition with a glass
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Atelier Linné Pair of Tree Side Tables in Marble and Cast Bronze
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
Side table "Tree" by Atelier Linné: A circular dark marble table top standing on three patina
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Free-Form Tree Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Organic free-form tree side table.
Category

1990s Side Tables

Free-Form Tree Table
Free-Form Tree Table
$1,900
H 31 in W 41 in D 34 in
Natural Wood Trunk Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual vintage tree side table.
Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Natural Wood Trunk Side Table
Natural Wood Trunk Side Table
$675
H 20 in Dm 23 in
Tree Trunk Side Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Burr wood tree trunk side table, English, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tree Trunk Side Table
Tree Trunk Side Table
$2,652
H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Tree Branch Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural side table with metal tree branch base featuring gilt leaves and a bird. Glass top has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Tree Branch Side Table
Tree Branch Side Table
$4,600
H 24.75 in W 28 in D 16 in
Tree Trunk Side Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-carved side table from an authentic tree trunk salvaged from Indonesia with its live edge
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tree Trunk Side Table
Tree Trunk Side Table
$2,500
H 15 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Tree Trunk Side Table
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This decorative natural tree trunk side table can be dated in the 1960s. It is an authentic side
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tree Trunk Side Table
Vintage Tree Trunk Side Table
$891
H 23.63 in W 18.9 in D 26.38 in
Brass Tree Stump Side Table
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Munich, DE
Hollywood Regency side table of solid brass, Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Tree Stump Side Table
Brass Tree Stump Side Table
$1,426
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Tree Trunk side table 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Tree Trunk side table . solid Nutwood legs ,comes with a slap off Tree Beechwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Tree Trunk side table 1950s Holland
Tree Trunk side table 1950s Holland
$534
H 15.36 in Dm 16.93 in
Lacquered Red Tree Root Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique natural tree root side table. Lacquered red base. Measures: 21” H.
Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Red Tree Root Side Table
Lacquered Red Tree Root Side Table
$1,188
H 21 in W 13 in D 14.5 in
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Tree Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tree side table you’re looking for. A tree side table — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 262 options for an antique or vintage tree side table now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tree side table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tree side table, those designed in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are of considerable interest. Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Hans Kögl and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful tree side table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tree Side Table?

Prices for a tree side table start at $1 and top out at $625,725 with the average selling for $3,088.

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 Tree Side Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.