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What are end tables used for?
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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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Cream Limestone 'Entretoise' Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Honed cream limestone 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables
Materials
Limestone, Iron
George III Mahogany Tilt Top Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany tilt top table, 18th century. With a round 3 board top with rounded edges, a baluster and ring turned pedestal and 3 down swept legs. Nice lighter mahogany color.
Category
Antique 18th Century End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Round Italian coffee table from the 1950s.
Spectacular brown marble top, black enameled steel base with nickel plated details and adjustable feet.
Wonderful all original vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel, Nickel
Ornate Pair of Meticulously Carved Wooden End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively carved solid wood end tables having the shape of garden stools, with dolphins, birds, flora and fauna.
Beautiful grain on top which is 9” diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Chrome End Tables or Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of signed Paul Evans Cityscape end tables are also great as nightstands.
Color: Chrome
Measurements:
Length: 20"
Width: 20 1/8"
Height: 20 5/8"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Tripod Side Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian side table with tripod base and sculptural Brass triangular base and red leather tapered legs.
Fantastic piece.
Italy, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Materials
Brass