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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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Pair of United Furniture Diamond-Front Nightstands in Carved Walnut, MCM 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Description: Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1960s, pair of nightstands or end-tables. A fine example of American retro furniture design. Solid construction...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Antique English Large Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Large Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice tiger o...
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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Antique English Petite Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c.1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice oak pa...
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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool architectural design from the 1980s. It features heavy solid glass block construction with thick clear glass top.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of super elegant, professionally & fully restored, walnut cases & olive-burl handle areas with metal trim, 2-drawer nightstands or end-tables. All drawers work well and have cle...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Burl

Cosmo Side Table in Cream Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmo side table by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in reversible cream shagreen/ black shagreen, Baguio stone, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables

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Stone, Brass

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