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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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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19th Century Square Table

Round Entry Tables

Hand Carved Octagon Table

Louis Table Marble

Victorian Hall Tables

Biedermeier Lyre

Century Country French Furniture

Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Work Table

$2,850

Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Work Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rounded hinged ends opening to compartments over two drawers that open from both sides over a hinged door with tambour front and ends and back raised on turned t...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Carved French Oak Side Table

$4,170

Carved French Oak Side Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

19th century French oak side table with moulded edge top over fleurette carvings along frieze. Fleurette carvings continue on graceful cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet. Peg cons...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

C19th Marquetry inlaid side table / jardiniere.

$3,782

C19th Marquetry inlaid side table / jardiniere.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French marquetry inlaid, ormolu mounted side table / Jardiniere. Having a hand painted porcelain plaque inset to the lid that lifts to reveal a ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Circular Wine Table

$3,850

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Circular Wine Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality And Very Attractive 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Occasional Wine Table, Or Lamp Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Top Of Attractive Faded Colour,...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Cricket table

$4,800

19th Century English Cricket table

Located in Houston, TX

An early 19th century elm and oak cricket table, with straight tapering legs,

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique End Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Nightstands End Tables Marble & Bronze

$3,235

Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Nightstands End Tables Marble & Bronze

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands or side tables topped with a Carrara marble and brass gallery, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY BIRCH OPENING TABLE

$2,572

EARLY 19th CENTURY BIRCH OPENING TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

The table is supported by a central turned shaft, which ends with three curly feet, adding a note of refinement to the whole.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique End Tables

Materials

Birch

Grapevine Carved Octagonal Drinks Table

$4,500

Grapevine Carved Octagonal Drinks Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Anglo Indian octagonal drinks table with wonderful carved grapes, grapeleaves and vines to top, and carved leaf design piercework to octagonal sides, in rich dark teakwood, with a...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique End Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Victorian Burr Oak Lamp Table

$1,621 / item

Early Victorian Burr Oak Lamp Table

Located in London, GB

AN EARLY VICTORIAN OAK AND BURR OAK LAMP TABLE, Circa 1840.

Category

19th Century Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

19thc White Painted Farm Table/ Desk With Drawer

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

19thc White Painted Farm Table/ Desk With Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc White painted Farm table With single Drawer. may be used as a desk. The white paint is old white wonderful chipped paint. The top is removable for easier transport. Great age...

Category

1880s American Adirondack Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Georgian Oak Side Table

$4,900

Early Georgian Oak Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 18th century English oak table, the ogee molded top over single drawer retaining original gilt lacquer brass hardware, with quarter round molded apron, standing on square cut c...

Category

1720s English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Regency hall tables

$3,890Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Regency hall tables

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Regency hall tables, the we’ll figured mahogany tops supported on turned columns. All raised up on four sabre legs, terminating in brass paw feet and castors. Dimensions Heig...

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Mission Stye Oak Accent Table

$825

Mission Stye Oak Accent Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Misson/Arts & Crafts style oak round accent table with X-form stretcher and keyed mortise & tenon joinery, resting on straight legs. Dimensions: 13" top with 15 1/2" W overall width...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

A French Charles X Birdseye Maple Occasional Table

$4,727

A French Charles X Birdseye Maple Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1840 A mid nineteenth century burr maple veneered occasional table, with quarter veneered top, with gothic niches to the central pedestal, all supported on a triform b...

Category

1840s French Charles X Antique End Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Display Table.

$3,887

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Display Table.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 20th-century Louis XVI-style display table. Louis XVI-style display table, early 20th century, gilded bronze, red felt interior; key missing. H: 74 cm, D: 63 cm Please contac...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th c. Low Cricket Table

$6,900

Early 19th c. Low Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century cricket table of low height (23") and good proportions having a classic form of round top on three legs to self-stabilize on uneven floors, possessing a tailore...

Category

Early 19th Century English Country Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Flemish Baroque Walnut Side Table

$4,500

Flemish Baroque Walnut Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Flemish Baroque side table in walnut with molded two plank top over single drawer with center drop pull and standing on turned legs joined by conforming turned H-shaped stretcher. ...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Mahogany Silver Table

$12,577

18th Century Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century mahogany silver table, the moulded top of rectangular form raised over shaped frieze with centred scallop shell detailing supported on cabriole leg with foliate motif to...

Category

18th Century Irish George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Folding Table

$1,850

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Folding Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular interesting rustic table that is very stable when top is down. Supported on three turned legs.

Category

1690s Italian Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

MID-19TH-CENTURY ROUND COFFEE TABLE WITH INLAYS

$2,744

MID-19TH-CENTURY ROUND COFFEE TABLE WITH INLAYS

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant solid walnut coffee table, finely carved and embellished with details in various woods and fruitwoods. The table features a round top and a molded base that extends into t...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood

19th Century Bamboo Table with Découpage Fish Decoration

$950

19th Century Bamboo Table with Découpage Fish Decoration

Located in Atlanta, GA

Découpaged bamboo end or side table, probably English, circa 1880s.

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table

$2,850

Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table

Located in Essex, MA

A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Open Front Low Table/Canterbury

$2,134

Regency Mahogany Open Front Low Table/Canterbury

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An unusual Regency mahogany low open front occasional table/canterbury, with three quarter gallery above turned supports and reeded lattice ends with reeded shelves with division, ra...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

MID-19th CENTURY ROUND CYPRESS COFFEE TABLE

$2,195

MID-19th CENTURY ROUND CYPRESS COFFEE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant solid cherry coffee table, finely hand-carved. The frame is distinguished by three curved legs and an elegantly sculpted base. The round top is embellished with a smooth band...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique End Tables

Materials

Cypress

Leon Jallot Center or Side Table

$31,500

Leon Jallot Center or Side Table

By Léon Jallot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Center or side table. Pictured in original period documentation.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Industrial Steel Cart ~ Table

$980

Antique Industrial Steel Cart ~ Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique industrial steel cart ~ table is ideal for the casual decor, and features sturdy all-steel construction that will last for decade after decade! Such carts were produced for m...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique End Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 17th Century Irish Oak Table

$5,500

Antique 17th Century Irish Oak Table

Located in Houston, TX

Legs then end on flat bun feet. Beautiful patina and worn edges on all sides of the table.

Category

17th Century Irish Jacobean Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Walnut Side Table with Curved Legs, Germany, Circa 1840

$2,685

Biedermeier Walnut Side Table with Curved Legs, Germany, Circa 1840

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

Biedermeier-period side table featuring a turned stretcher. The case is veneered in walnut, and the tabletop displays a four-way book-matched veneer pattern.

Category

1840s German Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Tilt Top Table

$1,200

George III Mahogany Tilt Top Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany tilt top table, 18th century. With a round 3 board top with rounded edges, a baluster and ring turned pedestal and 3 down swept legs. Nice lighter mahogany color.

Category

18th Century Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

LATE 18TH-CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL COFFEE TABLE WITH A SCAGLIOLA TOP

$4,573

LATE 18TH-CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL COFFEE TABLE WITH A SCAGLIOLA TOP

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined and unique coffee table in finely carved solid walnut with a scagliola marble top.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Style Single Drawer Table

$1,375

Biedermeier Style Single Drawer Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This table is very nicely shaped and has a great profile. The choice of veneers for the sides and top reinforce the rectilinear form of the table as does the string inlay on the top....

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Swedish Rococo Console Table

$1,695

Original Swedish Rococo Console Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an original Swedish Rococo console table with a stone top.

Category

1910s Swedish Rococo Antique End Tables

Materials

Birch

Napoleon III Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, France, 1870s

$6,059

Napoleon III Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, France, 1870s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Napoleon III Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, France, 1870s. This giltwood console table is built from carved wood with a shaped white marble top. The serpentine apron is centere...

Category

1870s French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Antique William and Mary Style Oak Side Table

$2,250

Antique William and Mary Style Oak Side Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique William and Mary style oak side table, early 19th century. With a two board oak top with molded front, back and side edges, a frieze drawer with brass hardware, turned legs j...

Category

Early 19th Century English William and Mary Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

Irish Wheat Carved Tripod Tea Table

$4,900

Irish Wheat Carved Tripod Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century Irish George II mahogany birdcage tilt-top tea table, the single plank top with wheat carved edge over original birdcage device, having cannon barrel turned posts o...

Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Tip Up Table

$18,000

George III Tip Up Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

George III mahogany circular tip up table raised on ring turned gun barrel shaft and tripod acanthus carved cabriole legs and feet in the form of mythical beast heads. Raised in heig...

Category

19th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Occasional Table

$7,430

19th Century French Occasional Table

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A charming 19th century French kingwood, ormolu-mounted occasional table with inset French 'Sevres' porcelain plaques to the top. The central plaque depicting a romantic scene, the o...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Kingwood

French Ebonised and Inlaid Side Table with Mirrored Tiers

$1,553

French Ebonised and Inlaid Side Table with Mirrored Tiers

Located in High Peak, GB

K0454 An exceptionally elegant French late 19th-century marquetry and brass-mounted tiered occasional / lamp table, sourced from a private collector in Cheshire. This sophisticated s...

Category

1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique End Tables

Materials

Amboyna

French 19th Century Side Table

$4,727

French 19th Century Side Table

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century parquetry and marquetry side table. Having floral inlaid decoration to the top and under-tier. The top hinges open to reveal a compartmented interior...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Oak and Brass Smoking Table

$1,200

Oak and Brass Smoking Table

Located in Water Mill, NY

Handmade oak and brass smoking table that has a pipe rack on door.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Anglo Indian Specimen Marble Table

$5,800

Anglo Indian Specimen Marble Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Anglo Indian carved hardwood small table with specimen marble top.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

Quirky French Provincial Side Table

$2,950

Quirky French Provincial Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 18th century French oak side table with "turtle" shaped top with molded edge, over "cupid bow" shaped apron and boldly standing on spayed cabriole legs, the whole possessing goo...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Round Gustavian Table

$8,500

19th Century Round Gustavian Table

Located in Houston, TX

Round Swedish table on 4 legs with criss-crossed stretcher below. Carved detail around the apron and rectangular medallions at the top of each leg. Dry Scraped treatment of original ...

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique End Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table

$2,450

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant 19th century French walnut side table or desk featuring a gracefully curving rectangular top above a deeply carved apron with scrolling foliate decoration and a central folia...

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Mahogany Silver Table

$8,781

Antique Georgian Mahogany Silver Table

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very elegant 18th century mahogany French Hepplewhite silver table, having a serpentine form, gallery to the top, a shaped apron, and raised on cabriole legs.

Category

18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance Revival Mahogany And Marble Table

$3,800

Renaissance Revival Mahogany And Marble Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular slate top inlaid with various marbles and forming a game board. The base with barley twist legs with cast brass lions heads at top. Conforming lower shelf and barley twist s...

Category

1880s American Renaissance Revival Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble, Slate

Fine Antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood Revolving Bookcase Side End Table

$2,026

Fine Antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood Revolving Bookcase Side End Table

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in the ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Rectangular Occasional Table by Richard Meier

$12,000

Rectangular Occasional Table by Richard Meier

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rectangular Occasional Table in solid walnut designed by a well know architect Richard Meier for his home in the Hamptons New York 1990s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th c. Vernis Marten Table

$3,500

19th c. Vernis Marten Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Two Drawer Vernis Marten Table

Category

19th Century French Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning Floral Inlaid Sheraton Victorian Walnut Oval Occasional Side End Table

$4,053 / set

Stunning Floral Inlaid Sheraton Victorian Walnut Oval Occasional Side End Table

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian Walnut Sheraton floral inlaid oval occasional table Historically this would have been used as a silver or tea...

Category

19th Century English Sheraton Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Birch Burl Top Tripod Table

$5,800

Swedish Birch Burl Top Tripod Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian tripod table, the round top veneered in birch root burl timber with very vivid grain and color, standing on ebonized tripod base with vasifo...

Category

1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique End Tables

Materials

Birch

Italian Walnut Table, circa 1700

$9,000

Italian Walnut Table, circa 1700

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rectangular top above a long drawer raised on chamfered legs joined stretchers.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Tuscan Trestle Table, circa 1860

$16,000

Tuscan Trestle Table, circa 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rectangular top with molded edge with a single drawer raised on trestles joined by stretchers.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Stripped Marble Top Occasional Table

$1,280

Antique French Louis XVI Stripped Marble Top Occasional Table

Located in Dallas, TX

French Louis XVI Stripped Marble Top Occasional Table presents an exceptionally graceful interpretation of the neoclassical style, combining delicate hand carved ornamentation with l...

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique End Tables

Materials

Marble

Early Oak Barley Twist Center Table

$6,500

Early Oak Barley Twist Center Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 17th century English oak center table with two plank top and eased corners over bracketed aprons, standing on barley twist legs joined by a low square section box stretcher. Scrubb...

Category

17th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rattan Caning Circular Side Table

$1,295

Vintage Rattan Caning Circular Side Table

Located in Seattle, WA

Woven top side table with caning on the base. Possibly bamboo or bent wood. Round shape. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Antique End Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Small Oak Centre Table Circa 1700

$2,742

Small Oak Centre Table Circa 1700

Located in Bakewell, GB

C1700 small centre table oak with centre stretcher nice turned legs and 2 piece top all of good colour and patination Size 68cms long 48deep 70high

Category

Early 18th Century English Antique End Tables

Materials

Oak

Geo III Chinese Export Occasional Table

$4,053

Geo III Chinese Export Occasional Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A rare C18th Chinese export occasional table, of elegant design and constructed of exotic hardwoods including Padouk. The oval tilt top with blonde wood crossbanded edge and repeat...

Category

1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique End Tables

Materials

Padouk

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

$1,495

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Catboat oval brass porthole. Solid brass porthole from a catboat that has been polished and lacquered and fitted to a custom mahogany stand with a rich dark finish. Porthole is Circa...

Category

1920s North American Antique End Tables

Materials

Brass

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 &...

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique End Tables

Materials

Wood

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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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’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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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.
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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