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What are end tables used for?

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What are end tables used for?

End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Spanish 1900s Walnut Round Side Table with Solomonic Legs and Beleveled Edges
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish walnut side table, scalloped apron and carved legs from the late 19th-early 20th century. This elegant Spanish table features a simple, round top with carved edges. The tab...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

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Iron

Pair of Dudouy End Tables With Saint Gobain Tops, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Oak and Saint-Gobain glass end tables with offset legs by Charles Dudouyt.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Art Deco Table with Geometric Undershelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A low art deco table in oak having a thick square top with rounded corners over four panel legs each with a cantilever shelf arranged in a geometric pattern. Known as a book table, ...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco End Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Organic Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Side or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome studio made walnut burl side table. It features a thick cut of walnut with beautiful graining. A truly one of a kind piece.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

French Designer, End Table, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood end table designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75"H x 8.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Swedish Designer, End Table, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood end table or side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Natural cracks in tabletop surface. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.55"...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

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Wood

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