Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What are end tables used for?

1 Answer
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
Shop for End Tables on 1stDibs
PIETRA DURA Inlaid Marble Top Metal Base Round End Table
Located in Perkasie, PA
Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Top Round End Table – L74536 This elegant Italian-made end table dates to approximately 30 years old and showcases the decorative artistry of traditional Pietra Dura-inspired furniture. The stunning round marble top features intricate inlaid mosaic work, creating a rich pattern of natural stone and color that serves as the table's defining feature. The beautifully detailed inlay work is complemented by a decorative painted iron base, providing an appealing contrast between the polished stone surface and the metalwork below. The combination of Italian craftsmanship, traditional styling, and richly patterned materials gives this table a distinctive European character. With its versatile 24-inch round top and balanced proportions, this piece would make an excellent end table beside a sofa or lounge chair, or a decorative accent in a living room, bedroom, or sitting room. The intricate marble inlay offers visual interest from every angle, allowing the table to stand out while complementing traditional, Mediterranean, and eclectic interiors. Unmarked as to manufacture, with no tags or labels. Italian made, with high-quality construction and beautiful inlay work throughout. Excellent original finish and condition. Offered at a fraction of its original retail cost. Origin: Italy Maker: Unmarked as to manufacture Age: Approximately 30 years old Style: Traditional / Italian Materials: Marble and painted iron Top: Inlaid marble mosaic in the Pietra Dura style Base: Decorative painted iron Features: Round top, intricate stone inlay, decorative metal base Construction: High quality construction Condition: Excellent original finish and condition Dimensions: 24"W x 24"D x 24"H Suggested 1stDibs Keywords: Pietra Dura table, Pietra Dura end table, Italian Pietra Dura furniture, Italian marble end table, inlaid marble table, marble mosaic table, round marble end table, Italian accent table, Italian inlaid furniture...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian End Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Cecily Round Rattan Side / End Table
Located in Christchurch, GB
Part of our Cecily Collection, our Cecily end table is hand-woven from natural rattan in a warm teak finish, featuring a round top with an open lattice skirt and signature diamond le...
Category

2010s British British Colonial End Tables

Materials

Rattan

19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique 19th-century French Empire toleware tier table, also classified as a table à ouvrage, chiffonière or gueridon, is a stunning example of late Louis XVI or Directoire revi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire End Tables

Materials

Metal

New Cannes Table - Small - Brass
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in Brass or dark brass Finish. Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round table top. Use with the Cannes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Burgundy Nightstands - Customizable
Located in Leicester, GB
The Nightstand was designed as the perfect bedside table, the clean lines, proportions, and distinctive form, featuring a slim drawer beneath a natural linoleum top, creates a practi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Shop All