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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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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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Iconic Heals Table with Geometric Undershelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A low 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, this high...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Iron

Antique English 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 tiger ...
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

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

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