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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

Romeo Rega Brass, Chrome and Smoked Glass Rectangular Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large rectangular coffee table in solid brass and chrome, completed by a bronzed smoked glass top. This elegant piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy durin...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Black Ceramic + Walnut End Tables
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A pair of rare end tables by Gordon & Jane Martz. The square table top is inlaid with round dark grey ceramic tiles placed randomly throughout the table. The frame of the table and f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Italian Rectangular 2-Tier Brass End or Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair Italian brass 2-tier rectangular side or occasional end tables, with clear glass insert tops. Unique design with bowed cabriole style legs. Solid heavy brass construction.
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Vintage 1970s Italian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood Piece 1: 18.75″W X 14.5″D X 31.75″H Piece 2: 18.5″W X 13.25″D X 30″H
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Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Walnut End Table for Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern side table in walnut from the Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's. This piece featur...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

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