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What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?

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What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Cesare Lacca Brass and Wood Mid-Century Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Italian bar trolley entirely crafted in brass and wood with crystal glass tops. This incredibly stylish and elegant piece was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

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

Solid Suar Wood Round Side Table Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table, with an hourglass shape. Its neutral pigments make it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

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

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Oak

Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: W...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age End Tables

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Plexiglass

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

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