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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Twist Side Table

Oak Table With Twisted Legs

English Barley Twist Furniture

Barley Twist Legs 19th Century

Black Drinks Table

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Birds Eye Maple Side Stand With Rope-Twist Legs

$1,000 Sale Price

20% Off

William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Late 17th century English William and Mary unusual five-leg side table having stunning oyster

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Oyster Veneered Barley Twist Table

$15,500

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

graceful side table is part of 145 Antiques' vintage-inspired collection of recently made items. We have

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

$1,280

Large Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This Spanish iron side table from the 1950s is a unique piece of vintage furniture that is sure to

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem

$1,880

Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant Spanish iron drinks table was recently hand-crafted by skilled European artisans using

Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Ornate Spanish Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem

$1,480

Vintage Boho Barley Twist Table With Inset Tile Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage boho table features a beautifully crafted barley twist base paired with an

Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Boho Barley Twist Table With Inset Tile Top

$1,950

19th Century French Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs /Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs /Stretcher & Carved Frieze with Drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs /Stretcher

$2,885 / set

Antique Barley Twist Table With Brass Casters, Late 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This antique side or occasional table, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Barley Twist Table With Brass Casters, Late 19th Century

$1,860

Antique French Table Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s Antique French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Table Louis XIII Octagonal Barley Twist 1800s

$1,996 Sale Price

20% Off

Propeller Leg Side Table, France, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

1960's French propeller leg side table. Decorative twisted supporting column. Table top plus

Category

Vintage 1960s French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Propeller Leg Side Table, France, 1960s

$5,950

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table

By R.J. Horner Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table MINT!

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Cloverleaf Motif Carved Mahogany Claw Feet Twisted "Rope" Legs Center Lamp Table

$4,200

Rattan and Bamboo Glass Top Side Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A coastal style rope twist rattan and bamboo glass top side table. Twisted rattan wraps a bentwood

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Rattan and Bamboo Glass Top Side Table

$595

Vintage-Inspired Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem and Curled Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

Vintage-Inspired Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem and Curled Tripod Base This sculptural

Category

2010s Spanish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage-Inspired Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stem and Curled Tripod Base

$1,780

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball Claw Table

By R.J. Horner Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Leg with Lions Two Tier

Category

20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball Claw Table

$7,800

American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Federal two drawer hinged work table with a ratcheted white pine writing surface

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810

$9,800

"Chloé" Turned Leg Side Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

" legs of the 1800s, reimagined with a modern twist. This side table combines historical design elements

Category

2010s Vietnamese Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

"Chloé" Turned Leg Side Table by Christiane Lemieux

$1,179 / item

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal side tables. Beautiful twisted pencil reed in a chic cerused

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Side Tables - a Pair

$850

VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD BARLEY TWIST PEDESTAL STAND DiSPLAY PLANT STAND

Located in Pulborough, GB

-twist style column with carved detailing. The square top is ideal for displaying a potted plant

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD BARLEY TWIST PEDESTAL STAND DiSPLAY PLANT STAND

$893

Mid-Century Italian Walnut Side Coffee Table with Bobbin Turned Legs Glass Top

Located in Carimate, Como

bobbin turned barley twisted legs. This side coffee table with the rich and beautiful patina would look

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Walnut Side Coffee Table with Bobbin Turned Legs Glass Top

$1,189

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with brass outline - Medium Height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Tsp

$1,502 / item

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with black iron outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

$1,400 / item

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with steel outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

$1,400 / item

Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Rope Twist Carved Legs c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Twist Carved Legs C1830 Measures - 27" x

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Drop Leaf Stand With Rope Twist Carved Legs c1830

$600 Sale Price

20% Off

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with black iron outline - large top. height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

$1,502 / item

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Medium Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with black iron outline - medium height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handmade Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Medium Top

$1,502 / item

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist collection - side table with black iron outline - small height 16,5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Black Iron Outline 5 Color 2 Height Small Top

$1,400 / item

Made to Order Organic Shape Hand Forged Vined Iron Side Table with Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to order Organic Shape Twisted Hand Forged Iron Vined Side Table, Hand Crafted Curled Iron

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf

Made to Order Organic Shape Hand Forged Vined Iron Side Table with Glass Top

$4,780

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table

Located in Germantown, MD

twist wooden side or occasional table features two-tiers including a large tabletop with smooth twisted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table

$1,296

Decorative Trim Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Portugal, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

18th century Portuguese side table with two drawers. Unusual smaller size makes a great side table

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Tables

Materials

Wood

Decorative Trim Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Portugal, 18th Century

$5,950

Antique Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Charming antique side table crafted in solid oak, featuring a distinctive octagonal top with hand

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

$583

Antique French ROUND Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Renaissance c1900

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French ROUND Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Renaissance c1900. Direct from

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French ROUND Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Renaissance c1900

$2,550

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920. Direct from England

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920

$2,850

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak. Direct from Europe

Category

Antique 1790s British Louis XIII Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak

$2,550

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Stand Rounded Glass Top

By Ficks Reed, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Night Stands Rounded 0.5" Glass Tops MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Pair Decorative Twisted Rattan Rectangle End Side Tables Stand Rounded Glass Top

$5,400

Antique French Console Side Table Carved Oak Beveled Top Barley Twisted Legs

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and huge antique french console table or side end table, characterized by the handcrafted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Console Side Table Carved Oak Beveled Top Barley Twisted Legs

$3,363

Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in TARBES, FR

history. It is perfect as a side table next to a sofa or as a pedestal for an art object or floral display

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy

$1,665

Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original restored Victorian circa 1900 side

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table

$1,717

Vintage Baker Oak Barley Twist Two-Tier End Table or Side Table from the 1970’s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Vintage Baker Barley Twist Two Tier End or Side Table from the 1970’s. This is a classic Jacobean

Category

Vintage 1970s American Jacobean End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Oak Barley Twist Two-Tier End Table or Side Table from the 1970’s

$975

Barley Twist Leg Side Table or Desk, France, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

local. Brass pulls. Can also be used as a side table. Walnut.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Barley Twist Leg Side Table or Desk, France, 19th Century

$8,950

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table. Measures 9.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dropleaf Oval Side Table

$1,295

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century English oak barley twist drop leaf side table. Each leaf adds 10.5 inches

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-C. English Barley Twist Petite Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Side Table

$895

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

$892 / item

Round Twist Table, Aged Mirror Top Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size S

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Round Twist Table, Aged Mirror Top Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size S

$904 / item

Round Twist Table, Aged Mirror Top Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Round Twist Table, Aged Mirror Top Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M

$904 / item

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size S

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size S

$892 / item

Low Antique Oak Drop Leaf Side Table or Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Petite Antique oak drop leaf side table ,barley twist gate leg a beautiful oak gate leg, drop leaf

Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Low Antique Oak Drop Leaf Side Table or Coffee Table

$1,200

French Walnut Barley Twist Night Table or Side Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Walnut Barley Twist Night Table or Side Cupboard This is a very attractive piece of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Barley Twist Night Table or Side Cupboard

$1,195

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with steel outline - medium height 16.5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Steel Contour 5 Color 2 Height Medium Top

$1,501 / item

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Twist Collection - side table with brass outline - large top. height 16.5" or 18.1" // 42 or 46 cm

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handcraft Side Table Organic Shape Brass Contour 5 Color 2 Height Large Top

$1,590 / item

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Fuchsia Glass Color Side Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add fun with color to your environment, outdoor and indoor! This contemporary cast iron side table

Category

2010s Italian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Fuchsia Glass Color Side Coffee Table

$1,975 / item

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Fuchsia Glass Color Side Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add fun with color to your environment, outdoor and indoor! This contemporary cast iron side table

Category

2010s Italian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Fuchsia Glass Color Side Coffee Table

$1,975 / item

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Green Glass Clover Side Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add fun with color to your environment, outdoor and indoor! This contemporary cast iron side table

Category

2010s Italian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Green Glass Clover Side Coffee Table

$1,975 / item

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Green Glass Clover Side Coffee Table

By Cosulich Interiors Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Add fun with color to your environment, outdoor and indoor! This contemporary cast iron side table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Twisted Cast Iron Customizable Green Glass Clover Side Coffee Table

$1,595 / item

Paul Marra Twist Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern, organic modern, contemporary Paul Marra twist side table finished in a textured bronze-gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Paul Marra Twist Side Table

$2,895

Twist Glass Side Table

By Studio Monsoleil

Located in İstanbul, TR

The Twist Table is inspired by the yin-yang philosophy. Yin-yang represents a dynamic balance of

Category

2010s European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Twist Glass Side Table

$1,142 / item

English Barley Twist Oak Rectangular End Side Lamp Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming little antique English oak side table was English-made circa 1920 and recently

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Barley Twist Oak Rectangular End Side Lamp Table

$275

Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Rectangular, solid oak side table or occasional table on barley twist legs joined by barley twist

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

$684

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Twist Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the twist side table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every twist side table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a twist side table, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the twist side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A twist side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one twist side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Bari Ziperstein and Jonathan Charles produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Twist Side Table?

The average selling price for a twist side table at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $10,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Twist Side Table

What are side tables called?
1 Answer
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.
What are side tables used for?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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