What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are nesting side tables?

A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What size should a side table be?

A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

What are side tables called?

Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Fan Side Table

Standing Fan

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Stool

Category

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

Materials

Steel

'Fan' Side Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

H 26 in W 24 in D 23 in

Fan Side Table from Pierre Chareau 1980s Edition Andrée Putman

By Pierre Chareau

Located in LE CANNET, FR

This table is a reissue of the famous model designed by Pierre Chareau in the 1930s. This is the

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Fan Side Table from Pierre Chareau 1980s Edition Andrée Putman

H 25.6 in Dm 24.41 in

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Pasadena, TX

urban design. Designed by one of the great masters of Finnish Modernism, the "Fan Leg" table by Alvar

Category

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

Materials

Birch

35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto

H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Dorchester, MA

Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch

Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek

H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

pieces to create an intricate fan-like design. Aalto was equally fascinated with using the fan shape in

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

pieces to create an intricate fan-like design. Aalto was equally fascinated with using the fan shape in

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Set of 4 Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

pieces to create an intricate fan-like design. Aalto was equally fascinated with using the fan shape in

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Stool X601 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Antique Side or Cocktail Table with fan accent manufactured by J.J. Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular Vienna Secession enter or side table with fan shaped

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Center Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Antique Side or Cocktail Table with fan accent manufactured by J.J. Kohn

H 30.71 in Dm 25.6 in

Fan Shaped Solid Walnut Dunbar Atr. Side End Stand Occasional Table Mint!

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern fan shaped rolled edges solid walnut dunbar Atr. Side end stand occasional table

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Fan Shaped Solid Walnut Dunbar Atr. Side End Stand Occasional Table Mint!

H 21 in W 28 in D 27 in

Douglas Fanning, Abstract Side Table, United States, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This table's amorphous, cast bronze top seems to be separating into three pieces as the earth upon

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Abstract Side Table, United States, 2019

H 13.5 in W 20 in D 16 in

Douglas Fanning, Archipelago, Contemporary Bronze Side Table, US, 2024

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Master metalsmith Douglas Fanning's small round side table features a series of topographical

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Archipelago, Contemporary Bronze Side Table, US, 2024

H 21.5 in Dm 15 in

Douglas Fanning, Meander, Contemporary Side Table, Steel and Bronze, US, 2018

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This table's amorphous, cast bronze top seems to be separating into three pieces as the earth upon

Category

2010s North American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Meander, Contemporary Side Table, Steel and Bronze, US, 2018

H 18.5 in W 26 in D 20 in

Douglas Fanning, Cor, Heart-Shaped Bronze & Blackened Steel Side Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This table top's amorphous shape is in fact that of a heart, its beautiful cast bronze surface

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Cor, Heart-Shaped Bronze & Blackened Steel Side Table, US, 2020

H 16 in W 24 in D 18 in

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Hillock, Cocktail Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Created in collaboration with Nick Alan King. This geometric side table, an industrial arrangement

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Hillock, Cocktail Table, US, 2020

H 20 in W 24 in D 14 in

Douglas Fanning, Hillock Plié, Contemporary Cocktail Table, US, 2019

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This geometric, cantilevered side table, an industrial arrangement of right angles in bronze and

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Hillock Plié, Contemporary Cocktail Table, US, 2019

H 20 in W 20 in D 18 in

Douglas Fanning, Anthropod, Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This set of conjoining tables, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Anthropod, Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

H 21 in W 14 in D 26 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

otherwise smooth top and spilling over onto one side. Fanning, always eager to explore new territories in

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

otherwise smooth top and spilling over onto one side. Fanning, always eager to explore new territories in

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Fanning continually pushes the boundaries between form and physics to create clean, fluid, yet

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Rectangle #1, Cocktail Table, US, 2021

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Created in collaboration with Nick Alan King. This charming side table, an industrial arrangement

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Rectangle #1, Cocktail Table, US, 2021

H 17.75 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Fanning continually pushes the boundaries between form and physics to create clean, fluid, yet

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pangaea, Patinated Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2023

H 15 in W 61 in D 43 in

Douglas Fanning, Triangles, Two-Tiered Cocktail Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Crossover, a remarkable side table in dappled brass and blackened steel, is not just a work of

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Triangles, Two-Tiered Cocktail Table, United States, 2020

H 23 in W 15 in D 21 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful coffee table, topped in a brooding bronze and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Trefle, 'Clover, ' Modular Coffee Table, United States, 2020

H 14 in W 42 in D 36 in

Douglas Fanning, Pesca, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This set of complementary side tables, entitled "Anthropod Series: Pesca," topped in dappled brass

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Douglas Fanning, Pesca, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

H 21 in W 15 in D 28 in

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

"Saddle," a set of conjoining tables topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2020

H 21 in W 23 in D 15 in

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2022

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This set of conjoining tables, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2022

H 23 in W 23.75 in D 9.325 in

Douglas Fanning, Saddle, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This set of conjoining tables, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Saddle, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, US, 2020

H 21 in W 23 in D 15 in

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Circular #1, Hillock Cocktail Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Created in collaboration with Nick Alan King. This geometric side table, an Industrial

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Geometry Series, Circular #1, Hillock Cocktail Table, US, 2020

H 17 in W 7 in D 7 in

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2022

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This set of conjoining tables, topped in dappled brass and supported by blackened steel legs, is

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Set of Conjoining Bronze Cocktail Tables, United States, 2022

H 23 in W 23.75 in D 9.325 in

Douglas Fanning, Pilé Tray, Contemporary Bronze and Steel Drinks Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

"Plié," a geometric, cantilevered side table, an industrial arrangement of right angles in bronze

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pilé Tray, Contemporary Bronze and Steel Drinks Table, US, 2020

H 18 in W 20 in D 10 in

Douglas Fanning, Pilé Tray, Contemporary Bronze and Steel Drinks Table, US, 2020

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This geometric, cantilevered side table, an industrial arrangement of right angles in bronze and

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pilé Tray, Contemporary Bronze and Steel Drinks Table, US, 2020

H 18 in W 20 in D 10.75 in

Douglas Fanning, Pair of Geometric Bronze and Steel Cocktail Tables, US, 2021

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

This geometric side table, an industrial arrangement of complementary square and triangular corners

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pair of Geometric Bronze and Steel Cocktail Tables, US, 2021

H 22 in W 22 in D 15 in

Douglas Fanning, Pair of Square Topped Bronze & Steel Cocktail Tables, US, 2021

By Douglas Fanning

Located in New York, NY

Fanning received a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University in 1994. In 1999, after working for a

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Douglas Fanning, Pair of Square Topped Bronze & Steel Cocktail Tables, US, 2021

H 22 in W 15 in D 15 in

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Fan Leg Side Table by Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FAN LEG TABLE X601 ALVAR AALTO FOR ARTEK C.1970 “X-leg” tables by Alvar Aalto for Artek. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Fan Leg Side Table by Artek

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Fan Table by Howe®

Located in London, GB

Fabricated in steel and patinated, the 3 leaves fanning out from a central stem, supported on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Fan Table by Howe®

H 24 in Dm 26 in

Art Deco Mirrored Side Table, 1930s Belgium

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Art Deco fan shaped pedestal side table with mirrored sides and top. The slightly raised stand is

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Mirrored Side Table, 1930s Belgium

H 18.51 in W 26.38 in D 16.93 in

Antique Dutch Marquetry Fan Shape Side / Corner Table, Circa 1870-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual antique Dutch Marquetry fan shape side / corner table with exquisite inlay, Circa 1870-1880

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Fan Shape Side / Corner Table, Circa 1870-1880

H 29.25 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Fan-Shaped Table, Model MB106

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Paris, FR

MB106 model in solid mahogany, made of four sliding components of increasing size. Curved foot supporting a triangular plate, rotating by the tip. Stamped PC. “Certificate of Authe...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fan-Shaped Table, Model MB106

H 21.86 in W 24.41 in D 15.16 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Tables Benches

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD JAN 2011 In birch and ash woods, these vintage Alvar Aalto side tables with his iconic fan leg

Category

20th Century Finnish Side Tables

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Tables Benches

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto, Artek, circa 1970

By Alvar Aalto

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Fan Leg side table designed by the Finnish architect and designer Alvar Alto and manufactured in

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Vintage Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto, Artek, circa 1970

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Alvar Aalto" X800" Fan Leg Table

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Fan legged “X800? coffee/ side table designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. Manufactured by Artek in

Category

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

Materials

Ash, Birch

Alvar Aalto" X800" Fan Leg Table

H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Fan side table by Pierre Chareau

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Matosinhos, 13

Designed for the Maison de Verre in 1929, this table demonstrates Pierre Chareau's pioneering role

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Fan side table by Pierre Chareau

H 26.78 in Dm 24.41 in

Alvar Aalto Fan-Legged Side Table

By Artek, ICF Group, Alvar Aalto

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fan-legged side table or stool by Finnish design icon Alvar Aalto. Fluted birch legs meet the

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Birch

Alvar Aalto Fan-Legged Side Table

H 18 in W 17.63 in D 17.63 in

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Side Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Geneva, CH

Side table by Alvar Aalto. Artek production ca. Sculpted birch legs, ash wood top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Side Table

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in L 17.72 in

Alvar Alto ‘Fan Leg’ Side or Coffee Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

of Finnish Modernism, the “Fan Leg” table by Alvar Aalto embodies the distinctive six-section fan leg

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Ash

Alvar Alto ‘Fan Leg’ Side or Coffee Table

H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in

Historic Baker Charleston Collection Mahogany Side Table with Fan Inlay

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Refined mahogany side table by Baker from their Historic Charleston collection, having a square

Category

Vintage 1980s American Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Historic Baker Charleston Collection Mahogany Side Table with Fan Inlay

H 27.25 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Vintage Fan Leg Side Tables / Stools by Alvar Aalto Designs for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage fan leg side tables / stools by Alvar Aalto Designs for Artek, circa 1950s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Vintage Fan Leg Side Tables / Stools by Alvar Aalto Designs for Artek

H 17.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Victorian Papier Mâché Small Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian papier mâché small side table. Fan shaped papier mâché top with mother of pearl inlay and

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Papier Mâché Small Side Table

H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in

An Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Birch Side Table for ICF Group

By ICF Group, Alvar Aalto

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage birch wood side table on 'fan legs,' 23 by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto, circa 1960s for

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

An Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Birch Side Table for ICF Group

H 18 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Miami, FL

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of Alvar

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto For Artek Finland Fan Leg End Side Tables, Pair

H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Satinwood Side Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

is raised on tall square tapering legs and the sides are flanked with two oval satinwood fans. This

Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Satinwood Side Table

H 24.8 in W 26 in D 14.6 in

Pair of Fan Leg Side Table/Stools by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Hudson, NY

Side tables which can be used as stools, with removable leather pads. Fan leg design, with mahogany

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Pair of Fan Leg Side Table/Stools by Alvar Aalto

H 18 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

French Art Deco Style Rosewood Side Table with Fan Shaped Marquetry

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning Art Deco style table in Rosewood, has a lovely fan-shaped marquetry pattern that

Category

20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Style Rosewood Side Table with Fan Shaped Marquetry

H 28 in Dm 29 in

Pair of Glass Fan Top and Lucite Side Tables after Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A unique pair of occasional tables comprising glass fan-shaped table tops, each a different height

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glass Fan Top and Lucite Side Tables after Karl Springer

H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in

Deco Occasional Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s Industrial fan base repurposed as a side table with a round sheet steel top. Three similar

Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Deco Occasional Table

H 29 in Dm 18 in

Edwardian Mahogany and Fan Inlaid Low Tray Table, Side, Coffee

Located in Seattle, WA

Edwardian mahogany and fan inlaid low tray table, side, coffee Removable top tray.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany and Fan Inlaid Low Tray Table, Side, Coffee

H 19.5 in W 26 in D 18 in

Art Deco Gueridon or Side Table

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco gueridon or side table with fan design top.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Macassar

Art Deco Gueridon or Side Table

H 24.5 in Dm 29.5 in

Alvar Aalto for Artek "Fan Leg" Side Tables

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Waltham, MA

Period pair of side tables designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with the fan leg detail. Warm patina

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto for Artek "Fan Leg" Side Tables

H 18 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Steel Fan Occasional Table Made by Howe

By Christopher Howe

Located in London, GB

Fabricated in steel and naturally patinated, the three leaves fanning out from a central stem

Category

Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Fan Occasional Table Made by Howe

H 24 in W 14 in D 10 in

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Fan Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fan side table you’re looking for. Each fan side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and bronze. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage fan side table now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fan side table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fan side table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fan side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Douglas Fanning Design, Alvar Aalto and ICF Group produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fan Side Table?

Prices for a fan side table start at $1,200 and top out at $218,902 with the average selling for $2,380.

Questions About Fan Side Table

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?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.
What are side tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
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.