Cocktail Side Table
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Rattan
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Steel
2010s American Side Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Side Tables
Rattan
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Steel, Iron
20th Century Space Age Side Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Other End Tables
Bronze
2010s American Side Tables
Bronze
2010s American Other End Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Chrome
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Art Glass, Plexiglass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
Lucite
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Glass, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Tables
Wicker, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Lucite
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Marble, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Side Tables
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Smoked Glass, Teak
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Side Tables
Agate, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine
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As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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, 2024No, 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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