End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.

How high are end tables?

How high end tables are varies. Most pieces are 18 to 24 inches tall. To ensure easy access to the tabletop from a sofa or chair, choose a table that is within 2 inches of the height of its arm. For example, if your sofa's arm is 20 inches tall, you could choose a table between 18 and 22 inches in height. Shop a wide range of end tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the average size of an end table?

An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.

What are bedroom end tables called?

Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best height for an end table?

The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What are the tables at the end of couches called?

What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.

Do end tables need to match coffee table?

End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?

Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.

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.Find end tables on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

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French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

$4,800

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in New York, NY

With four drawers above a medial shelf, curved legs, decorated on all sides with exotic birds, old French printed paper label ‘[Maison de L'Escalier de Cristal]/Pannier-Lahoche &...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

French Baroque Faux Marble Side Table

$4,500

French Baroque Faux Marble Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good late 17th Century French walnut table with octagonal faux marble inset top over single drawer, the turned legs joined by turned "H" stretcher and standing on original ball feet,...

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1710s French Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Chinoiserie Bamboo Side Table

$1,995

19th Century English Chinoiserie Bamboo Side Table

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English bamboo rectangular tiered side table with lacquered top, circa 1880. This fine table has the lovely original black lacquer top with hand painted chinoiserie ...

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1880s British Antique End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Gothic Steel and Brass Drinks Table

$3,900

Gothic Steel and Brass Drinks Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Heavy Gilded-Age drinks table or trivet made of polished steel in the gothic manner with flamboyant cabriole legs and brushed steel top featuring fleur-de-lys cut apron and elaborate...

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Late 19th Century American Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut, Circa 1830

$10,900

Antique German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut, Circa 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique German Biedermeier sewing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small side table is composed with one drawer, the insi...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique French Neoclassical Fruitwood Side Table or Desk with Drawer

$2,200

Antique French Neoclassical Fruitwood Side Table or Desk with Drawer

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Refined antique French side table or petite desk crafted in warm fruitwood with a beautifully figured rectangular top and a single full-width drawer. The restrained architectural for...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

18th C. Oak Stretcher Base Rectangular Table

$5,900

18th C. Oak Stretcher Base Rectangular Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th Century English oak rectangular center table having planked top with end cleats over baluster turned legs joined by lower box stretcher.

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Late 18th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Japan-Lacquered Square Occasional Table from Arts & Crafts-Era England

$975

Japan-Lacquered Square Occasional Table from Arts & Crafts-Era England

Located in Austin, TX

Perfect as an end or side table.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique End Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Italian Baroque Style Walnut Table

$1,250

Italian Baroque Style Walnut Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with old crack over a trestle base with wrought iron stretchers. Old elements.

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Flip Top Table

$2,650

19th Century English Flip Top Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

European Oak flip top table on tripod base. In excellent condition. Estate of Tina Sinatra. Three holes that have been plugged on surface.

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Early 19th Century English Rustic Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Elegant George IV Mahogany and Brass Table

$5,500

Elegant George IV Mahogany and Brass Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George IV mahogany and brass trimmed marble top side table in the French taste, having original grey marble top over rich mahogany base, the legs and apron trimmed with brass qu...

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1820s English George IV Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Honduran Cedro Wood Tavern Table

$5,070

19th Century Honduran Cedro Wood Tavern Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c rustic tavern table. Honduran cedro - hardwood. One wide board top, original legs. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mortise and tenon construction. Rich patina. Smooth, ...

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19th Century Honduran Rustic Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Inlaid Occasional/Side Table

$850

Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Inlaid Occasional/Side Table

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This table is primarily fashioned after the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century (roughly 1870-1900). Defined by its simple geometric structure, the piece highlights quality c...

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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III INLAID COFFEE TABLE

$2,561

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III INLAID COFFEE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined coffee table crafted in rosewood and inlaid with other fruitwoods. The table is distinguished by its slender, arched legs, topped with feral legs, embellished with geometric ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Satinwood Side Tables

$12,159 / set

Pair of 19th Century Satinwood Side Tables

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of Sheraton revival satinwood two-tier side tables, each with painted decoration, depicting classical maidens, cherubs, flowers and foliage, the lyre shaped end s...

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19th Century English Sheraton Antique End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French Provincial Louis XV Style Side table, Late 18th Century

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

French Provincial Louis XV Style Side table, Late 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

An antique French Provincial Louis XV style side table, late 18th Century. Constructed with a single frieze drawer and elegant cabriole legs. Characteristic of rustic, regional Fren...

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1790s French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco side table in faux shagreen - France, 1920s

$7,025

Art Deco side table in faux shagreen - France, 1920s

Located in London, GB

A refined example of early French Art Deco, this side table is clad in a patinated faux shagreen that reads like aged parchment. Its faceted top is defined by precise black beading, ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique End Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Rare 18th Century Colonial Porringer Table

$2,500

Rare 18th Century Colonial Porringer Table

Located in Forney, TX

A most unusual and charming rustic Colonial tiled top porringer tea table, handcrafted in the late 1700s, presenting with a beautiful set of eight inset period Dutch Delft ceramic ar...

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Late 18th Century Antique End Tables

Materials

Delft, Oak

Rare Art Nouveau Bent Oak Side Table by Mundus Thonet

$980Sale Price|30% Off

Rare Art Nouveau Bent Oak Side Table by Mundus Thonet

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vienna Secession beech bentwood side table showcasing classic Art Nouveau styling . The table comes with a rounded rectangular top and a parallel floating lower display shelf. Four s...

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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

French Inlaid Side Table, 19th Century

$4,728

French Inlaid Side Table, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style side table, having fine quality parquetry inlaid top and frieze drawer, ormolu mounts and raised on elegant cabriole legs.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Demi-Lune Sewing Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820

$11,900

Antique Biedermeier Demi-Lune Sewing Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier demi-lune sewing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. The small corner dressi...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis XV Style French Side Table

$4,350

Louis XV Style French Side Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This finely made Louis XV style side table is of mahogany and kingwood. The proportions are very refined and its dramatic dark wood banding offsetting the king wood central panels cr...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Rosewood & Brass Strung Occasional Lamp Table 19th Century

$4,728

Regency Rosewood & Brass Strung Occasional Lamp Table 19th Century

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Occasional Wine Table, Or Lamp Table, Having Superbly Figured Rectangular Top With Elegant Brass Strung Decoration T...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Reduced- Antique French Provincial Side Table with Folding Leaves

$470Sale Price|45% Off

Reduced- Antique French Provincial Side Table with Folding Leaves

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique French Provincial side table with a drawer and folding side leaves.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Parquetry Side Table

$4,728

Louis XVI Style Parquetry Side Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French late 19th century, Louis XVI style, King wood parquetry inlaid side table, having a single frieze side drawer, fine quality gilded ormolu mounts and raised...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Cherry Oval Table

$2,100

Antique 19th Century Cherry Oval Table

Located in Houston, TX

Rustic cherry oval table with darker base and sun bleached top. Clean simple lines.

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Late 19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Table

$4,728

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood side table, having an inset panelled top with carved foliate decoration, the frieze with hand carved mythical dragons entwined. Raised on...

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19th Century Chinese Antique End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Geo III Mahogany and Fruitwood Cricket Table

$3,512

Geo III Mahogany and Fruitwood Cricket Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

English 18th Century George III cricket table with its original square mahogany top. Raised on a fruitwood base with shaped friezes and chamfered splay legs. A very unusual model an...

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1760s European Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table

$1,900

American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table

Located in Charleston, SC

American cherry and maple tapered leg work table. Single drawer.

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Early 19th Century North American Antique End Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

$995

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

Located in Malibu, CA

Louis XV French 9occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having bee...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Mahogany One Drawer Occasional Lamp Table 19th Century

$3,884

Regency Mahogany One Drawer Occasional Lamp Table 19th Century

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality Late Regency Period Rectangular Mahoagany Lamp Table Or Occasional Table, Having Very Well Figured Top With Crossbanded Decoration, Over One Drawer To Frieze With Repl...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Figural Oak Entry Table

$1,995

Antique French Carved Figural Oak Entry Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Carved Figural Oak Entry Table An antique French finely carved oak table with 3 winged lions-head legs with pawed feet.

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Early 20th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY EBONY INLAY TABLE

$3,292

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY EBONY INLAY TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined table made of finely carved and ebonized wood, embellished with elegant bone inlays. Rectangular in shape, it features four molded legs and a practical second shelf, ideal fo...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 1870s Late Victorian Walnut Parlor Table with Canterbury Magazine

$1,646Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 1870s Late Victorian Walnut Parlor Table with Canterbury Magazine

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A beautiful antique 1870s Danish Late Victorian parlor table in solid walnut — an unusual and refined example of nineteenth-century Danish cabinetmaking with practical sculptural det...

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Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Régence Style Console Table, Carved Walnut and Parcel Gilt, France, 1900s

$4,973

Régence Style Console Table, Carved Walnut and Parcel Gilt, France, 1900s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Régence Style Console Table, Carved Walnut and Parcel Gilt, France, 1900s. This console table is built in solid walnut with parcel gilt highlights across the carved surfaces. The se...

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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Baroque Bobbin Turned Oak Table

$11,900

English Baroque Bobbin Turned Oak Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lovely Charles II period English oak side table. The richly patinated oak top with heavy thumb molded edge over single drawer with double molded panels standing on block and ball tur...

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1670s English Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Walnut Side Table Circa 1925

$2,229

French Art Deco Walnut Side Table Circa 1925

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A refined and elegant French Art Deco side table in the manner of Sue et Mare, crafted in solid walnut with burr walnut bookmatched walnut veneer, circa 1925. This beautifully propor...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th century satinwood oval occasional table

$7,835

Antique 19th century satinwood oval occasional table

Located in London, GB

An attractive mid-19th Century satinwood Occasional Table in the 18th Century Sheraton style, having harewood crossbanding & floral inlaid segmented oval top above concealed drawer, ...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French walnut Writing Table, circa 1800

$7,000

French walnut Writing Table, circa 1800

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rectangular top over one frieze drawer, raised on barley twist legs joined by H -stretchers. on later compressed ball feet.

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Early 19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stylized Art Deco Chrome and Mahogany Side Table

$1,875

Stylized Art Deco Chrome and Mahogany Side Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Art Deco chrome and mahogany side table. Four chrome plated rounded flat metal legs. Mahogany square top and base. Comes with glass top not photographed.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique End Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spanish Baroque Style Carved Oak Occasional Table

$1,900

Spanish Baroque Style Carved Oak Occasional Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Spanish baroque style carved oak box, 19th century, resting on a circa 1930's oak stand. The hinged box with carved top and tole mounts on 4 corners, the front and sides of the box a...

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19th Century Antique End Tables

Materials

Tin

UNiQUE AFTER THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ANTIQUE POLLARD OAK SUPPER TRIPOD BIRDCAGE TABLE

$3,850

UNiQUE AFTER THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ANTIQUE POLLARD OAK SUPPER TRIPOD BIRDCAGE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Fine Pollard Oak Flower-Form Tripod Occasional Table, in the Chippendale Manner Please note: The deliv...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899

$1,120

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899

Located in Toronto, CA

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Side Table, Hand-Crafted, England 1899 There is something particularly appealing about an antique that has found a graceful new purpose. This charmin...

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1890s English Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique French Bouillotte Table, Brass Gallery & Mirrored Top

$1,975

Antique French Bouillotte Table, Brass Gallery & Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just imagine, This French Louis XVI style Bouillotte Table, with a perforated Brass Gallery and antiqued Mirrored Top. This is in the Louis XVI style, c.1920-1940s This table has ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Mahogany and Giltwood Table

$2,400

Regency Style Mahogany and Giltwood Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular banded top over a conforming frieze supported on three ebonized and gilt wood legs joined by a plinth base raised on Greek scroll feet.

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1810s Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish, Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Oval Center Table

$7,875

Antique Swedish, Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Oval Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) center or side table in mahogany. Oval top, gracefully shaped pedestal base, can be used as a center, end, or side table.

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1890s Swedish Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rococo Rosewood Side Table, Oriental Style, England

$2,686

19th Century Rococo Rosewood Side Table, Oriental Style, England

Located in Madrid, ES

Oriental style side table, made of solid rosewood with grotesque shapes and claw-ended legs, Queen Anne style.

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19th Century English Rococo Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Palisander

A late 18th century rosewood occasional table

$4,593

A late 18th century rosewood occasional table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th Century rosewood Occasional Table, boxwood string throughout, having tulipwood crossbanded rectangular top with central fan inlaid oval panel, supported on square taperin...

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Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Stone Topped Occasional Specimen Table

$11,147

19th Century Stone Topped Occasional Specimen Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century occasional table with a rectangular top inlaid with stone specimens forming a decorative chevron pattern. It sits above an elegantly carved mahogany round pedestal pilla...

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19th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Round Table with Leather Top

$3,750

French 19th Century Round Table with Leather Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful circular mahogany table features a beautiful stretcher designed in the Louis XVI manner, and is supported by three fluted wooden legs. Dating back to the 19th century,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Early 18th century Rustic Swiss 'Rent-Table'

$12,500

Early 18th century Rustic Swiss 'Rent-Table'

Located in Troy, NY

Unusual Alpine 'Rent-Table'. The top slides back to reveal a deep compartment with a drawer below. Another narrow drawer is under the top to one side. The table is constructed in thr...

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Early 18th Century Swiss Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Pine

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Art Nouveau bent oak pedestal side table number 1548 by Thonet featuring a sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straig...

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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Lamp Table, England, Circa 1810

$4,491

Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Lamp Table, England, Circa 1810

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Excellent Quality Early 19th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Rectangular Occasional Lamp Table, Of Charming Proportion, Having Superbly Figured Top With Angled Corners, Over ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Ebonized Wood Side Table with Turned Pedestal Base, circa 1880

$1,575

French Ebonized Wood Side Table with Turned Pedestal Base, circa 1880

Located in Memphis, TN

A distinctive French side table dating to circa 1880, crafted in wood with a richly aged black patinated finish. The table is defined by its slender turned pedestal, architectural ba...

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1880s French Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Dark Oak Tavern Table with One Drawer, 18th c.

$3,200

Dark Oak Tavern Table with One Drawer, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

This Oak Tavern Table is a charming, compact piece, ideal as an end or side table for Featuring intricate carving on the face of its single drawer front, the table's turned legs a...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of French transitional style side occasional tables with gray and white top

$3,200

Pair of French transitional style side occasional tables with gray and white top

Located in Houston, TX

The unique kidney form shape of this pair makes them very graceful and Useful as side tables or bedside tables. The marble is a beautiful color with Shades of gray intermingled with ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table C1890

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Lamp Table with Turned Legs and Central Urn Form Finial...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Period Mahogany 'Pie-Crust' Tripod Table

$33,775

Chippendale Period Mahogany 'Pie-Crust' Tripod Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Folkestone, GB

An outstanding mid 18th century figured mahogany tripod table. The one-piece top with finely carved pie-crust edge supported on a profusely carved 'blind-fret' base with fluted colum...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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$1,550

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Occasional table, having a powder-blue painted finish, showing natural wear; its oval molded top with 3/4 pierced gallery of gilt bronze, over single frieze drawer, centered with a r...

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Materials

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$4,043

Antique Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Lyre Pedestal Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent crotch mahogany period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre-shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table.

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Materials

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Antique End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique end tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Antique end tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Louis XVI and Louis XV antique end tables are consistently popular styles. Many antique end tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Liberty of London, Maison Jansen and Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced popular antique end tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,567, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $125,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique End Tables

What are end tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.
How high are end tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
How high end tables are varies. Most pieces are 18 to 24 inches tall. To ensure easy access to the tabletop from a sofa or chair, choose a table that is within 2 inches of the height of its arm. For example, if your sofa's arm is 20 inches tall, you could choose a table between 18 and 22 inches in height. Shop a wide range of end tables on 1stDibs.
What are end tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the average size of an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.
What are bedroom end tables called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.
What can I use instead of an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What are the tables at the end of couches called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.
Do end tables need to match coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.
What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
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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How do I identify an antique table?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

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