Baroque Side Tables Wholesale: small occasional tables with marble top and gilded frame
The baroque side table is the mobile showpiece among baroque furniture: a small, easily moved occasional table with a carved, often gold-leafed frame and a flat top, frequently made of real marble. It carries a lamp, book, glass or flowers exactly where a surface is missing, and at the same time sets an elegant accent beside the sofa, armchair or bed. At Barockgroßhandel you will find these small tables across their full range: from the round guéridon and the classic telephone table to the nest-of-tables trio, all as high-quality reproductions of historical models in Casa Padrino quality.
As a specialised wholesaler we supply resellers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, interior designers and private enthusiasts. Because our side tables are available in series and built for lasting use, they suit the single seating corner in the living room as well as hotel rooms, lobbies and lounges. This page walks you through construction types, materials, dimensions, placement, contract use and care, and links directly into the matching shop categories.
What defines a baroque side table
The side table is the little brother of the coffee table and the console: built lower and slimmer, but free to move around the room. Unlike the console it needs no wall at its back, and unlike the coffee table it does not stand in the centre of the seating group but to the side, exactly at the reach of the seated person. Historically many forms go back to the guéridon, a small, usually round table on one or three legs that carried candelabra and serving utensils and was moved effortlessly to wherever it was needed.
Characteristic features are the curved, richly carved legs with volutes and acanthus leaves, a delicate frame and a flat top that gives the eye a calm surface above the animated feet. Our reproductions take up this design language precisely and translate it into stable, everyday furniture: the carved effort remains visible, but the construction is designed for lasting use.
Marble top and gilded frame: materials and craftsmanship
The heart of many baroque side tables is the top of real marble. White Carrara with fine veining, a warm cream tone or deep black set a refined, cool contrast to the warm gold of the frame. Marble is heavy, heat-resistant and dimensionally stable over decades, which makes the small table a valuable, long-lasting piece. Precisely as a surface for hot cups or candles the stone top plays out its practical advantage. Alternatively we offer models with a lacquered or veneered wooden top where lighter weight or a uniform colour is required.
The frame is made of solid hardwood, sawn, turned and hand-carved. After priming, several coats of ground or lacquer follow before gold leaf, silver leaf or a deep lacquered tone creates the characteristic surface. Because side tables are often handled and moved, we pay particular attention to firm gluing of the legs and a resilient finish on the grip edges.
Construction types: guéridon, telephone table and nest of tables
Baroque side tables come in several basic forms. The round guéridon on a central pedestal foot or three curved legs is the most classic form and fits into any corner because it has no front side. The telephone table is somewhat higher, often with a small drawer or shelf, and dates from the time when the telephone was given its own small place in the hallway. Both today suit a lamp, vase, book or drink.
A practical category are nests of tables (side-table sets), in which two or three tables of different heights slide into one another and can be pulled out individually when needed. This gives you several surfaces in the smallest space. Alongside stand angular side tables with a marble top, delicate tray tables and models with a gilded decorative grille that also act as a decorative object.
Dimensions and height: planning the right side table
For planning, height and footprint are decisive above all. Usual side-table heights lie at about 55 to 70 cm. As a rule of thumb the top should sit roughly at the height of the armrest of the sofa or armchair, so that you can comfortably set down a glass or cup while seated. For use as a bedside table next to the bed a height close to the top edge of the mattress fits, often 60 to 65 cm.
The footprint is deliberately small: round models often measure 40 to 55 cm in diameter, angular ones about 40 to 50 cm in edge length. This keeps the table mobile and it blocks no passage. You will find the exact dimensions of each model with the respective article in the shop, which makes precise coordination with sofa, armchair or bed easier.
Placement: beside the sofa, armchair and bed
The baroque side table develops its effect wherever a small surface within reach is missing. Beside the sofa it takes a lamp, remote control and drink and relieves the coffee table in the centre. By the armchair or in the reading corner it carries a book, glasses and a tea cup; with a small reading light the corner becomes a retreat. As a bedside table next to the bed it replaces the classic night stand and brings baroque elegance into the bedroom.
Because the table is light and freely movable, you rearrange it spontaneously: as an extra serving surface for guests, as a flower stand at the window or as a small pedestal for a sculpture. Two identical side tables to the left and right of a sofa or bed create a calm, symmetrical picture, as known from classically furnished salons.
Baroque side tables for hotels, restaurants and contract use
In the contract sector the small table is a flexible instrument of furnishing. In the hotel trade it stands as a bedside table next to the bed, as a surface in suites and lounges and as a decorative serving or drinks table in lobby and bar. In restaurants and cafés it serves as a gueridon for carving, flambéing and serving at the table, in boutiques and salons as a presentation pedestal for individual goods.
Because our models are robustly built and available in series, they suit multiple fit-outs where a uniform, high-quality appearance across many rooms or locations matters. From the two bedside tables per room to the continuous furnishing of a whole floor we coordinate models, quantities and delivery times to your project.
Combining with coffee table, console and decor
The side table develops its full effect in interplay with the larger tables. The classic pairing is coffee table in the centre plus side table at the side, ideally in the same finish tone so that a continuous line arises. On the wall a console completes the picture and carries mirror and decor, while the movable side table takes on the flexible part.
On the small top you stage sparingly: a lamp, a vase or a single sculpture is enough so that the table does not appear overloaded. In colour, gilded frames harmonise with cream, bordeaux and emerald, while black or white finished models also suit restrained, modern interiors and set a deliberate stylistic contrast there.
Care of marble and gilded wood
Baroque side tables stay beautiful for a long time with little effort. Clean the marble top with a soft, damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner, never with vinegar, lemon or abrasive agents, since acid attacks the limestone and leaves matt marks. Spilled liquids, especially wine, coffee and oil, should be wiped up immediately, and an occasional impregnation protects the open-pored stone from stains.
Clean gilded and lacquered wooden surfaces with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, without harsh or abrasive cleaners that would attack the finish. Gold leaf is sensitive to friction, so gentle dusting along the carvings is sufficient. Avoid permanent, direct sunlight and high humidity so that finish, wood and glue remain stable.
Range and matching categories
From this topic page you go directly into the matching shop areas. Browse the entire selection of side tables. For the larger surface in the centre of the seating group, a look at the coffee tables is worthwhile. You will find the matching wall table with marble top among the consoles, ideal as a calm counterpart to the movable side table.
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Frequently asked questions about baroque side tables
What is a baroque side table?
A baroque side table is a small, freely movable occasional table with a carved, often gold-leafed frame and a flat top, frequently made of marble. It stands to the side of the sofa, armchair or bed and carries a lamp, book, glass or flowers. At Barockgroßhandel you receive high-quality, newly made reproductions of historical models.
What forms of side tables are there?
To distinguish are above all the round guéridon on a pedestal foot or three legs, the somewhat higher telephone table with drawer and the nests of tables, in which several tables slide into one another. Alongside come angular side tables with a marble top, tray tables and models with a gilded decorative grille.
What height does a baroque side table have?
Usual heights lie at about 55 to 70 cm. As a rule of thumb the top should sit roughly at the height of the armrest of the sofa or armchair. For use as a bedside table a height close to the top edge of the mattress fits, often 60 to 65 cm. You will find the exact dimensions with the respective article in the shop.
Are the tops made of real marble?
Many of our baroque side tables carry a top of real marble, for example in white, cream or black. Marble is heavy, heat-resistant and durable, ideal as a surface for cups and candles. Alongside we offer models with a lacquered or veneered wooden top where lighter weight is required. The exact version is stated with the respective article.
Where do I best place a side table?
Classic places are the side next to the sofa and armchair, where the table keeps a lamp, drink and book within reach, as well as the place next to the bed as a bedside table. Because the table is light and movable, you rearrange it spontaneously, for instance as an extra serving surface or as a flower stand at the window.
What is a guéridon?
The guéridon is a small, usually round side table on a central pedestal foot or three curved legs. Historically it carried candelabra and serving utensils and could be moved effortlessly to wherever it was needed. This classic form is to this day the basis of many baroque side tables.
Can I use a side table as a bedside table?
Yes, that is a frequent use. A side table at a height close to the top edge of the mattress, often 60 to 65 cm, replaces the classic night stand and brings baroque elegance into the bedroom. Two identical tables to the left and right of the bed create a calm, symmetrical picture. Models with a drawer offer additional storage.
Are baroque side tables suitable for hotel and contract use?
To a special degree. Our reproductions are robustly built and available in series. In hotel rooms they serve as bedside tables, in lobbies and bars as serving and drinks tables, in restaurants as a gueridon at the table and in boutiques as a presentation pedestal. For multiple fit-outs we deliver uniform models across many rooms and locations.
How do I care for the marble top correctly?
Clean the marble with a soft, damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner, never with vinegar, lemon or scouring agents, since acid attacks the stone. Wipe up spills, especially wine, coffee and oil, immediately. An occasional impregnation protects the open-pored stone from stains.
Do you also sell baroque side tables to private customers?
Yes. As Barockgroßhandel we are geared towards resellers, hotels, restaurants and contract furnishers, but we equally supply private enthusiasts. For larger quantities and projects we are glad to prepare an individual quotation for you.
