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 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 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.

Tropical Side Tables

Tropical Art Deco

Tropical Wood Furniture

Wicker Draped Table

Brazilian Wood Table

Palm Beach Wicker

Vintage Rattan End Table

Made In Brazil

Pedro Pedro

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,560 Sale Price / item

20% Off

H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Early 19th Century Rectangular Brazilian Peroba Tropical Dark Wood Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Brazilian peroba wood side table from the early 19th century. This antique rectangular-shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Rectangular Brazilian Peroba Tropical Dark Wood Side Table

$3,650

H 34.25 in W 36 in D 16.75 in

18th Century Brazilian Peroba Tropical Wood Side Table with Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

stretchers along all sides, and an overhanging rectangular-shaped top. The table is comprised of peroba wood

Category

Antique 18th Century Brazilian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Brazilian Peroba Tropical Wood Side Table with Single Drawer

$4,625

H 33.75 in W 48 in D 28.5 in

Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Coito (translate into English as "Coitus") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Coito Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$3,400 / item

H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Teta Sculptural Side Table / Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Teta Sculptural Side Table / Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,750 / item

H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 13.78 in

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$1,800 / item

H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,950 / item

H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 13.78 in

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

$2,290 / item

H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Tropical Design Handcrafted Bamboo Corner Table set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Tropical Design Handcrafted Bamboo Corner Side Table set of 2. Made in Indonesia, 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s Indonesian Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Tropical Design Handcrafted Bamboo Corner Table set

$767 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio

By Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell, Antonio Citterio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio

$6,259 / item

H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 46.46 in

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Marble by Antonio Citterio

By Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell, Antonio Citterio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Marble by Antonio Citterio

$3,960 / item

H 27.96 in Dm 50.4 in

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

$3,597 / item

H 27.96 in Dm 50.4 in

Hardwood Side Table, Contemporary Brazilian Design

By Rahyja Afrange

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The "SE7E" Reversible Tray table or side table in tropical Brazilian hardwood tray and base by

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hardwood Side Table, Contemporary Brazilian Design

$650 / item

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

21st Century Danish Tropical Wood Stool - Small Scandinavian Round Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Danish stool carved in tropical wood with a fine wooden grain and a brushed finish. The seating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

21st Century Danish Tropical Wood Stool - Small Scandinavian Round Side Table

$900 / item

H 20 in W 17 in D 16 in

Recent Sales

Contemporary Style High Gloss Lacquered Side Table Tropical Handcrafted Custom

By Moanne

Located in Madrid, ES

The Tropical side table is bright, bold and cheerful. The table's design is a perfect example of

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Style High Gloss Lacquered Side Table Tropical Handcrafted Custom

H 16.54 in Dm 12.21 in

Round Side Table in Tropical Hardwoods, Design by Ania Wolowska

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

The Chamak is a simple and elegant side table with fine lines that emphasize the natural beauty of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Katalox, Walnut

Round Side Table in Tropical Hardwoods, Design by Ania Wolowska

H 17.72 in Dm 13 in

Side Tables Set in Solid Tropical Hardwoods, Design by Ania Wolowska

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

simple and elegant side table with fine lines that emphasize the natural beauty of the perfectly turned

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut, Katalox

Side Tables Set in Solid Tropical Hardwoods, Design by Ania Wolowska

H 19.69 in Dm 16.54 in

Side Table Llac Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Juliana Llussá

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The side table LLAC can be used in living room, library, reception, office, entrance hall, bedrooms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table Llac Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in

Side Table Soliu Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Juliana Llussá

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The side table Soliu structure is made in solid Brazilian wood Freijó with traditional joint

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table Soliu Made of Tropical Hardwood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Side Table Mínim Made of Tropical Wood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

By Juliana Llussá

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The side table Mínim can be used in living room, library, reception, office, entrance hall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table Mínim Made of Tropical Wood in Brazilian Contemporary Design

H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Contemporary Brazilian Design Side Table Meló Made in Tropical Solid Wood

By Juliana Llussá

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The side table Meló can be used in living room, library, reception, office, entrance hall, bedrooms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brazilian Design Side Table Meló Made in Tropical Solid Wood

H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in

Handcrafted Set of 3 Round 3-Legged Side Tables in Mexican Tropical Hardwoods

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

simple and elegant side table with fine lines that emphasize the natural beauty of the perfectly turned

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Katalox, Walnut

Handcrafted Set of 3 Round 3-Legged Side Tables in Mexican Tropical Hardwoods

H 19.69 in Dm 16.54 in

Organic Modern Coffee Table in Caribbean Walnut Tropical Wood

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

This coffee table is elaborated by using remarkable wood planks from the Tzalam - Caribbean Walnut

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Organic Modern Coffee Table in Caribbean Walnut Tropical Wood

H 15.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Desierto Sidetable 55, Tropical Hardwood, Design by Juskani Alonso

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

collection uses a unique approach to an elegant ensemble of the legs, allowing the desierto side table to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Desierto Sidetable 55, Tropical Hardwood, Design by Juskani Alonso

H 22 in W 18 in D 18 in

Desierto Sidetable 50, Tropical Hardwood, Design by Juskani Alonso

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

collection uses a unique approach to an elegant ensemble of the legs, allowing the desierto side table to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desierto Sidetable 50, Tropical Hardwood, Design by Juskani Alonso

H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in

Cerused Oak Octiganal Tropical Side Table w/ Cut Outs, Pair Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

District octagonal side table can be available as a pair, ,crafted from nude cerused oak, features

Category

1990s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cerused Oak Octiganal Tropical Side Table w/ Cut Outs, Pair Available

H 26 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair Two Tier Tropical Bamboo Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Pair Of Two Tier Bamboo Tables with lower shelf on each. Tropical design on top and on shelf below

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair Two Tier Tropical Bamboo Side Tables

H 24 in W 18 in D 14.75 in

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Organic Form Tropical Hardwood End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Form Tropical Hardwood End Table

H 15 in Dm 16 in

Organic Form Tropical Hardwood End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Form Tropical Hardwood End Table

H 18 in Dm 16 in

Organic From Tropical Hardwood End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic From Tropical Hardwood End Table

H 18 in Dm 16 in

19th Century Tropical Hardwood Table With Dove Tailed Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cedro wood (tropical hardwood) table with one wide board top. Absolutely beautiful, natural antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Tropical Hardwood Table With Dove Tailed Drawer

H 29 in W 47.5 in D 29.5 in

19th Century Tropical Hardwood Table With One Wide Board Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful one wide board top table with drawer. Great old butterfly repairs on top

Category

Antique 19th Century Honduran Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Tropical Hardwood Table With One Wide Board Top

H 29.5 in W 43 in D 28 in

Small Antique Marble Topped Side Table, English, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful characterful side table Bleached tropical hardwood turned supports* I particularly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Antique Marble Topped Side Table, English, 19th Century

H 29 in W 42 in D 18 in

Brass and Wicker Vivai del Sud Pair of Night Stands or Side Tables

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vivai del Sud produced these high end tropicalism brass, rattan and bamboo side tables in Italy in

Category

Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wicker Vivai del Sud Pair of Night Stands or Side Tables

H 15.75 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in

Albezia Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kettle drum shaped side tables. Beautiful tropical hardwood. Butterfly inlay. Beautiful satin

Category

20th Century Indonesian International Style Side Tables

Albezia Tables

H 20 in Dm 19.5 in

18th Century, Dutch Colonial Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century tropical hard wood side table, with single drawer to the frieze, barley twist

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century, Dutch Colonial Table

H 29.14 in W 38.59 in D 24.81 in

Vintage Pair of Tropical Wicker Rattan Drape End Side Tables

By Dorothy Draper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage pair of wicker drapped end side tables. The wicker is in excellent condition with no

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Pair of Tropical Wicker Rattan Drape End Side Tables

H 23.25 in Dm 25.5 in

Vintage Pair of Wicker Rattan Drapped Drape End Side Tables Palm Beach Tropical

By Dorothy Draper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage pair of wicker drapped end side tables. The wicker is in excellent condition with no

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Vintage Pair of Wicker Rattan Drapped Drape End Side Tables Palm Beach Tropical

H 23.25 in Dm 25.5 in

Modernist Tropical Cylinder Lamp with Woven Wicker Sides

Located in Van Nuys, CA

decorative strung woven wicker grass-mat side. The lamp comes with its original Fabric Shade. Lamp: 16

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Modernist Tropical Cylinder Lamp with Woven Wicker Sides

H 25.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Trompe l Oeil Wicker Draped Coffee Cocktail Side End

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage draped wicker coffee cocktail table, end or side table. Very sturdy and well built

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Trompe l Oeil Wicker Draped Coffee Cocktail Side End

H 22 in W 30 in D 36 in

Rustic Side Table in Tropical Wood from Yucatan, Mexico, 1970 s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Rustic side table from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Side Table in Tropical Wood from Yucatan, Mexico, 1970 s

H 15.25 in Dm 16 in

Anca Sculptural Side Table ( H 16in.) Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Sculptural Side Table ( H 16in.) Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 16 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Alta Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Anca Larga Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Larga Sculptural Side Table/Stool Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

Anca (translate into English as "Hips ") is a side table / stool that forms part of a trio of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Anca Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon

H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Set of Novo Rumo wood Marble Coffee table Side Tables. Brazil, 1960s

By Novo Rumo

Located in Whitstable, GB

Amazing set of Veneered wood tables by Novo Rumo Brazil 1960s. A long coffee table and 2 side

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Set of Novo Rumo wood Marble Coffee table Side Tables. Brazil, 1960s

H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Boho Chic Round Rattan Tables Bases

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Redding, CT

dining table base and the other a side table base. Tropical McGuire style tables perfect for that coastal

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Boho Chic Round Rattan Tables Bases

H 21 in Dm 21 in

Pencil Reed Rattan End Side Table Vintage Tropical

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pencil reed rattan end side table.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pencil Reed Rattan End Side Table Vintage Tropical

H 21.25 in W 22.25 in D 28 in

Pair of Rattan End Side Tables Octogonal Tortoise Bamboo Tropical Chinoiserie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage rattan tortoise shell bamboo octagonal top side or end tables. Lovely tropical

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan End Side Tables Octogonal Tortoise Bamboo Tropical Chinoiserie

H 28 in Dm 26 in

Pair of Woven Rattan Wicker Bamboo Star End Side Coffee Tables Vintage Tropical

By Hollywood Glam

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unique vintage woven rattan and wicker with bamboo trim star side or end tables. Can also be used

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Pair of Woven Rattan Wicker Bamboo Star End Side Coffee Tables Vintage Tropical

H 17.5 in Dm 19.25 in

Danny Ho Fong Dining Table Set Four Side Chairs Rattan Wicker Tropical Bamboo

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

table with glass top and four side dining chairs with removable custom, new chair cushions done in an

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Danny Ho Fong Dining Table Set Four Side Chairs Rattan Wicker Tropical Bamboo

H 29 in Dm 66 in

Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The perfect tropical, Palm Beach style Wicker turtle floor lamp. Doubles as an end or side table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp

H 56 in W 19 in D 28 in

Stunning pair of Side Table in solid wood by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of side tables, crafted from solid oak (or tropical wood?), epitomizes Jacques Adnet's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning pair of Side Table in solid wood by Jacques Adnet

H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Chrome and Tropical Wood Side Tables

Located in London, London

Pair of Chrome and Tropical Wood Side Tables. We sincerely do not have a clue who the designer

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Tropical Wood Side Tables

H 16.93 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in

Set of 3 nesting tables in tropical wood veneer

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of 3 nesting tables in tropical woodveneer and rectangulair chrome metal legs.In fantastic

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 nesting tables in tropical wood veneer

H 16.93 in Dm 17.72 in

Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Faux-Mahogany Cigarette Table, 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming little mid-century rattan and faux-mahogany cigarette, cocktail, or side table by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Paint, Plywood

Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Faux-Mahogany Cigarette Table, 1940s

H 27.5 in Dm 14 in

Pair Side Tables

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A pair of carved tropical wood side tables. Tripod bases fashioned from feathers with gilt tooled

Category

Vintage 1950s English Side Tables

Pair Side Tables

H 68.9 in D 25.2 in

Tropical Sun Co. Frankl Style Rattan Mahogany Two-Tier Corner Table, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very handsome mid-century Paul Frankl-style rattan and mahogany two-tier corner table by Tropical

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Tropical Sun Co. Frankl Style Rattan Mahogany Two-Tier Corner Table, 1940s

H 23.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Wood Pedestal/Side table

Located in New York, NY

Tropical wood side tables or stand. Sold separate, Each $1,500.00

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Pedestals and Columns

Wood Pedestal/Side table

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Hawaiian Koa Living Room Set

Located in Treasure Island, CA

tropical foliage motif. The two side tables and coffee echo the motif of the two club chairs and the sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

Hawaiian Koa Living Room Set

H 17 in W 31.5 in D 36 in

Pair of Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Mahogany Demilune Side Tables, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of lovely mid-century rattan and mahogany two-level demilune side or end tables by Tropical

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Plywood

Pair of Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Mahogany Demilune Side Tables, 1940s

H 19.88 in W 25.38 in D 14.25 in

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Tropical Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tropical side tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and natural fiber, all tropical side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 14 antique and vintage tropical side tables in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Tropical side tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency and Modern tropical side tables are consistently popular styles. Tropical side tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pedro Paulo Venzon, Ania Wolowska and Danny Ho Fong are consistently popular.

How Much are Tropical Side Tables?

Prices for tropical side tables start at $800 and top out at $11,600 with the average selling for $2,650.

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 Tropical Side Tables

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 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 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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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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