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 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.

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.

Antique End Tables

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Hand Carved Octagon Table

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Victorian Hall Tables

Biedermeier Lyre

Century Country French Furniture

Swedish Lamp Table

$1,485

Swedish Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 19th century Swedish lamp table, 1890 Dimensions: 36.5 inches (93 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) deep 29.5 inches (75 cms) high.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique End Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Era Oak Occasion Side Table or Entryway Accent Table.

$1,995

Antique Victorian Era Oak Occasion Side Table or Entryway Accent Table.

Located in Seattle, WA

This intricately crafted oak side table dates to the late 19th century and reflects the decorative sensibilities of the Victorian era. Constructed from solid oak, the table features ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Welsh Elm Cricket Table

$7,500

Welsh Elm Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A small cricket table in vividly grained elm having a thick hand-hewn cheese wheel dish top on three turned and shaped legs joined by a turned T-stretcher. Lovely mellow color. Wal...

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Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Antique End Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair Mahogany Lamp Tables

$2,289 / set

Pair Mahogany Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Outstanding pair of Chippendale style mahogany and parcel gilt lamp tables, with gadroon edge, standing on ball and claw legs with inset carerra marble tops, partial water gilding, i...

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Gueridon Entryway Table or Accent Table

$2,200

18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Gueridon Entryway Table or Accent Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant 18th century French table slightly oval with four reeded tapered legs and two drawers, finely veneered in walnut and cherrywood. The tabletop features a lovely central inla...

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18th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Directoire Walnut Tricoteuse Table

$4,800

Directoire Walnut Tricoteuse Table

Located in Essex, MA

Elongated octagonal top with gallery and fold down hinged panel. Trestle base with two oval lower shelves. The trestle sides with ebonized lozenge decoration. These tables were made ...

Category

Early 1800s French Directoire Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Side Table

$2,175

19th Century English Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a gorgeous 19th century side table. This piece came from England, and its patina and character are amazing. Even down to the legs there is little details of natural beauty th...

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1860s English Antique End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique alligator suitcase iron side table

$2,900

Antique alligator suitcase iron side table

Located in Bristol, RI

This is a lovely alligator case in very nice vintage condition. there might be a scuff or to, but nothing significant. i designed and had made an black rought iron stand so that it c...

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1890s American Antique End Tables

Materials

Alligator

Early Oak Center Table

$5,900

Early Oak Center Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A traditional English early 18th century table having plank top with molded edge on thin apron with shaped inside corners standing on four baluster turned legs joined by rectangular ...

Category

1720s English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Bobbin Turned Drop Side Table

$3,900

Bobbin Turned Drop Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century solid oak table with rectangular top flanked by two hinged drop leaves that fold down or extend, making it ideal for flexible use in dining, entryway, or librar...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

$2,800

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with nicely figured tiger maple with a single drawer with brass ring handle. Turned tapered legs.

Category

1820s American Federal Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency mahogany drop-flap occasional table

$1,445

Regency mahogany drop-flap occasional table

Located in Folkestone, GB

An attractive Regency period mahogany drop-flap occasional or lamp table., also suitable as a small sofa table. The Coramandel wood cross-banded top above two drawers, supported on t...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William and Mary Tavern Table

$7,900

William and Mary Tavern Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lovely William and Mary and scare round stretcher base oak center table, with richly patinated finish, the round top over square base with turned legs joined by box stretchers and st...

Category

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

George II Walnut Table

$4,800

George II Walnut Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with re-entrant corners over a shaped frieze with single drawer with brass ring handle. Turned tapered legs ending on pad feet. Finished all around. From John Bly Ant...

Category

1740s English George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

American Tavern Table, 18th Century

$2,200

American Tavern Table, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A bleached American tavern table of mixed woods, 18th century. 32 ¼ inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 27 ¼ inches tall

Category

18th Century American Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Painted Table

$6,800

18th Century Folk Painted Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 18th century Dutch or Flemish folk painted tripod table, the octagonal top decorated with an idyllic scene depicting cottage, maiden, fishermen, dogs and sheep, and mounted on ...

Category

1720s Dutch Folk Art Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Table

$4,800

George III Mahogany Table

Located in Essex, MA

Shaped rectangular top with brass bound edge with conforming fret carved frieze. Tapered square fret carved legs.

Category

1770s English George III Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

19thc Wooden Lift top Farm Table/ Coffee Table from New England

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Wooden Lift top Farm Table/ Coffee Table from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New England lift top table hand made from solid pine and thick 2 inch plank top. Wonderful original color. Great patina. Can be used as a table or bench. The top is removable.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand Over Bed Table

$1,553

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand Over Bed Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand Over Bed Table, This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the table has an easily adjustable height, so will sit over a bed or a chair and thi...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Harewood Pembroke Table

$7,800

Georgian Harewood Pembroke Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III harewood, burr yew and rosewood Pembroke table, the rectangular top with central panels of burr yew, framed in tiger grained harewood with rosewood cross banding, ove...

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Harewood

1900s Italian Hexagonal Pedestal Pilar Maple Cupboards End Tables, a Pair

$2,900 / set

1900s Italian Hexagonal Pedestal Pilar Maple Cupboards End Tables, a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Small pillar pedestal cupboard or nightstands. Biedermeier period circa 1830/1840. Solid Maple. One door with original functional keys. Wonderful side parts. Restored state hand poli...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Maple

Chinese Square Lantern Side Table, 19th Century

$2,280

Chinese Square Lantern Side Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Rustic yet minimal, this antique Chinese display table finds its place in the modern home as a nightstand, pedestal or side table. Dated to the late 19th century, the small table is ...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique End Tables

Materials

Elm

Indian Hardwood Elephant Table

$2,850

Indian Hardwood Elephant Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular top with carved outer band and central carved elephant. Elephant head and trunk legs. X form stretcher.

Category

1890s Indian Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier lyre-back table, cherrywood, circa 1825

$4,399

Biedermeier lyre-back table, cherrywood, circa 1825

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

Biedermeier side table with lyre-shaped base. The two side lyres are made of solid cherry wood and are fitted with string rods. They are connected by a crossbar and terminate in curv...

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Cherry

Piecrust Tripod Tea Table

$5,500

Piecrust Tripod Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George II mahogany pie crust tea table, the well-figured scalloped and dished top over original birdcage tilt mechanism, on cannon-barrel turned shaft and standing on graceful s...

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Octagonal Gothic Tracery Taboret Table

$5,900

Octagonal Gothic Tracery Taboret Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual late 19th century oak taboret table in the Gothic taste in the style of Pugin, the molded top over pierced sides with gothic arches and tracery, the sides constructed of laye...

Category

Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Directoire Mahogany, Ebony And Brass Inlaid Table

$2,800

Directoire Mahogany, Ebony And Brass Inlaid Table

Located in Essex, MA

French Directoire mahogany and brass inlaid table. Lozenge shape top with two conforming lower shelves. Saber legs.

Category

1820s French Directoire Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

French Inlaid Occasional Lamp Table

$1,091

French Inlaid Occasional Lamp Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A super quality parquetry walnut occasional lamp table with a marquetry spray of flowers to the centre, ormolu mounts and edging, in overall very good condition throughout. You are ...

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Side Table

$1,100

Italian Neoclassical Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th Century Italian side table of exceptional craftsmanship having a walnut bow-front case trimmed with banded inlay and holding two drawers. The drawer fronts are beautifully...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique End Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century English Side Table

$2,275

19th Century English Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a beautiful 18th century English side table. The simple yet beautiful design of this table makes it a great transitional piece. It is made from oak that shows the original co...

Category

1840s British Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Mahogany Occasional Table

$6,570

19th Century Mahogany Occasional Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century mahogany occasional table with carved circular top featuring a scallop edge with acanthus leaf design, raised on a profusely carved pierced tripod base supported by spla...

Category

19th Century European Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Padfoot Side Table

$4,900

18th c. English Padfoot Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An English oak side table having rectangular molded edge top over apron with thin single drawer with center escutcheon and double ring pulls, raised on round, tapering legs with bloc...

Category

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Yew Wood Tripod Table

$4,457

Yew Wood Tripod Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A good quality late 18th/early 19th century circular tripod table in well-figured and patinated Yew wood. The tip-top supported on a ring-turned column with elegant, swept legs.

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique End Tables

Materials

Yew

Turned and Dished Walnut Lamp Table

$4,500

Turned and Dished Walnut Lamp Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A lamp table in glowing walnut having bold turnings to dished top, shaft and large spun base. Featuring integral barley-twist section to lower shaft and and flattened button feet on...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Spider Leg Table

$5,500

George III Spider Leg Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine George III period spider leg table with contrasting lighter sabicu wood top and darker mahogany legs of slender and elegant form joined by turned stretchers attached to legs a...

Category

1780s English Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Irish Lion Paw Foot Table

$8,500

George II Irish Lion Paw Foot Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Irish Georgian silver or tea table, the single plank mahogany top with dished edge over pierced carved and scalloped apron, standing on cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees and e...

Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th century walnut Side Table / Ladies Desk

$1,400

19th century walnut Side Table / Ladies Desk

Located in Pomona, CA

An English mid 19th century figured walnut Side Table / Ladies Desk. Lyre shape side supports. Ebony inlaid striping and faux ivory corner decorations. Single drawer with dovetail jo...

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Table

$7,500

Art Deco Walnut Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Art Deco walnut table.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Side Table

$2,675

18th Century English Side Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a beautiful 18th century English side table. The simple yet beautiful design of this table makes it a great transitional piece. It is made from oak that shows the original co...

Category

1790s English Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Lyre-base side table, Biedermeier style, circa 1920

$2,228

Lyre-base side table, Biedermeier style, circa 1920

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

A finely crafted Biedermeier-style "lyre" table, veneered in flame birch. The light, warm wood tone and vibrant grain make this piece particularly decorative. A striking feature is ...

Category

1920s German Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Birch

Italian Antique Stone Table

$3,000

Italian Antique Stone Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian antique stone table, garden or home.

Category

19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique End Tables

Materials

Stone

East Anglian Pad Foot Table

$4,900

East Anglian Pad Foot Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An 18th century East Anglian oak side table, the top with ogee molded edge over single drawer with two bronze pulls, standing on turned and tapered legs ending in pad feet, the whole...

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique George II style Mahogany Supper Table

$1,500

Antique George II style Mahogany Supper Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George II style mahogany supper table, 19th century. The top with 9 outer circular recessed areas for plates separated by fan carvings, one large central circular recessed ar...

Category

Early 19th Century English George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Curved Edge Tables

$1,800 / set

Art Deco Curved Edge Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of bedside nightstands with two tone wood and sculpted handles. Top drawer is fake and fold down for cabinet storage. Each table has a curved edge for an elegant bedside design....

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Chevet Table

$1,950

19th Century French Chevet Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French chevet table is a charming example of the period's fine craftsmanship and elegant design. Crafted primarily from rich walnut wood, the table exudes warmth an...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

Mission Oak Side Table

$950Sale Price|24% Off

Mission Oak Side Table

Located in NYC, NY

A fine small side table with three leg supports at each side and matching triple stretcher. Each adorned with a triple doweling support.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Super Pair French Kingwood Lamp Tables

$2,019 / set

Super Pair French Kingwood Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good pair of French kingwood inlaid lamp tables with single drawer and stunning marble tops ormolu mounts to rim, handles and toes, in excellent condition. 19" high 16" diame...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique End Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Regency Mahogany Library Drum Table

$6,800

Regency Mahogany Library Drum Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular light blue leather top with banded edge over a frieze with drawers with brass knobs. Turned support and four reeded saber legs with casters.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV Side Table with Inlaid Decorative Top

$30,000

William IV Side Table with Inlaid Decorative Top

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

William IV Side Table England, 19th Century Mahogany, Inlaid Petrified Wood, and Brass Fillet 30" W x 24" D x 30" H 30000

Category

19th Century English William IV Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Petrified Wood

Antique French Side Table

$3,781

Antique French Side Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th century French marquetry inlaid side table, having swag and foliate decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on cabriole legs. The top hinged to reveal a stora...

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique End Tables

Materials

Kingwood

George III Mahogany Side Table

$1,283

George III Mahogany Side Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality George III Mahogany Two Drawer Side Table. Each drawer is oak lined and has ornate brass handles and escutcheons, standing on square legs, the table is in ...

Category

19th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Rosewood Side Table

$1,800

Antique Chinese Rosewood Side Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chinese rosewood round side table, circ 1920's. With a carved and reticulated gallery, resting on a folding stand with bamboo style carving. Nice deep old color to the rosewood.

Category

1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Walnut Wine Table

$5,000

19th Century Walnut Wine Table

Located in Houston, TX

Walnut folding vendange table. France, circa 1870. Measurements: H: 28" W: 31.75"

Category

19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Four Leg Oak Cricket Table

$5,500

Four Leg Oak Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A charming oak cricket table with thick top over straight apron and four tapered and chamfered square section legs joined by a box stretcher. Good color and graining. Useful scale fo...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis XIV Walnut Table

$2,800

Louis XIV Walnut Table

Located in Essex, MA

With an oval top possible replaced or reshaped over a drawer and raised on turned legs joined by an H form stretcher.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Brutalist Style Carved Oak Table, C 1930

$2,450

French Brutalist Style Carved Oak Table, C 1930

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Compact in scale yet architecturally striking, this versatile table may be used as a console, side table, or occasional table, embodying the rustic elegance and sculptural qualities ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Very Good Mahogany Ooccasional Lamp Table

$938

Very Good Mahogany Ooccasional Lamp Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Lovely quality mahogany end lamp table with full width drawer and brass gallery, in overall very good colour and condition. 26"high 26" square You are welcome to view this item at...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Peachwood Side Table, c. 1850

$2,980

Chinese Peachwood Side Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With swirling grain and warm coloring, the subtle beauty of peach wood stars in this low side table from China's Shanxi province. Crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional jo...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Oval Catboat Porthole Table

$1,495

Oval Catboat Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic oval shaped boat porthole from a catboat with a highly polished and lacquered finish. Mounted to a mahogany base. With hinged door. Circa 1925.

Category

1920s American Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Bouillotte Table

$2,850

Louis XVI Style Bouillotte Table

Located in Essex, MA

A nice model in very good condition with round white marble top with pierced brass gallery over a frieze with a single drawer with lock and key. Circular tapered fluted legs with ins...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 kitchen table is antique?
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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.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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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?
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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.

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