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What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?

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What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
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Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

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...
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Antique 19th Century Empire End Tables

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Metal

Art Deco End Table two tier in black and chrome by Royal Metal Manufacturing
Located in South Charleston, WV
1930s Two - Tiered, Round, Formica (laminate) Side Table by Royal Metal Manufacturing Co. has 1 inch tubular chrome and aluminum edge-banding around each tier. Table color is black....
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Cesare Lacca Folding Bar Cart in Brass, Beech and Smoked Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Mid-Century folding bar cart in brass, beech wood, and smoked glass. This stylish serving trolley was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy during th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Petite Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Walnut with Unique Marble Top & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and versatile cabinet with plenty of storage. Extremely well built high quality piece. Very well cared for and ready for use.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, 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

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