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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Book End Tables

Antique Book Stand

Maitland Smith Leather Book

Revolving Bookcase Tables

Side Tables with Storage

Italian Leather Bound Book

Faux Book

Quatrefoil Table

Revolving Book Case

Category

20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair 1960s Brass Mounted Wood & Iron Stacked Book End Tables, Hart Associates

$6,900 / set

H 30 in W 27 in D 17 in

Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle

Located in Geneve, CH

Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: D35 x H84 cm Materials: Brushed brass/ black

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle

$2,489 / item

H 33.08 in Dm 13.78 in

Set of 2 Book Ends Table Lamps by Square in Circle

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Book Ends Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: D 35 x H 84 cm Materials: Brushed

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of 2 Book Ends Table Lamps by Square in Circle

$4,978 / set

H 33.08 in Dm 13.78 in

Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine Maitland-Smith end table with a trompe l'oeil design incorporating two large brown and gilt

Category

20th Century Georgian End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table

$1,650

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Sheraton Federal Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheraton Federal Style Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Sheraton Federal Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table

$250

H 27 in W 18 in D 16 in

Widdicomb 26" Round Gold Gilt Side End Lamp Table Stand Book Matched Veneer MINT

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Widdicomb 26" Round Gold Gilt Side End Lamp Table Stand Book Matched Veneer MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Widdicomb 26" Round Gold Gilt Side End Lamp Table Stand Book Matched Veneer MINT

$3,200

H 22 in Dm 26 in

Vintage Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table with Single Drawer and Bookshelves

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage yew wood side table bookshelf with single drawer A

Category

20th Century English Country End Tables

Materials

Yew

Vintage Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table with Single Drawer and Bookshelves

$580 Sale Price

30% Off

H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 11.62 in

Stunning Faux Book Front Side End Lamp Wine Table with Twin Drawers Must See!

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Faux Book front side table with twin

Category

20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Faux Book Front Side End Lamp Wine Table with Twin Drawers Must See!

$1,659 Sale Price

20% Off

H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Art Deco Round End Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

as a convenient spot for your favorite book and coffee, this end table is both functional and stylish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Round End Table

$1,806 / item

H 25 in W 27 in D 27 in

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Medium Brown

Located in Westwood, NJ

decorative accents, a warm lamp, or a cherished book, this end table is both functional and stylish, making

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Medium Brown

$1,494 / item

H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Walnut Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

, a warm lamp, or a cherished book, this end table is both functional and stylish, making it a must

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Walnut Finish

$1,494 / item

H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Rustic Grey

Located in Westwood, NJ

, a warm lamp, or a cherished book, this end table is both functional and stylish, making it a must

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

Quatrefoil French Country End Table - Rustic Grey

$1,494 / item

H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in

French Country Round End Table - Walnut Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

cherished book, this end table is both functional and stylish, making it a must-have addition to any refined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

French Country Round End Table - Walnut Finish

$1,487 / item

H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in

French Country Round End Table - Medium Brown

Located in Westwood, NJ

, or a cherished book, this end table is both functional and stylish, making it a must-have addition to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

French Country Round End Table - Medium Brown

$1,487 / item

H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in

French Rosewood Faux Book Bedside Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A stylish, superbly handcrafted French rosewood inlaid bedside cabinet or end table from the second

Category

Mid-20th Century End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Rosewood Faux Book Bedside Cabinet

$2,200

H 31.5 in W 14 in D 11.25 in

EXQUISITE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SIDE END BOOK TABLES WITH DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of fully restored side tables each with twin drawers and bookcases sections to the sides with new

Category

20th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

EXQUISITE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SIDE END BOOK TABLES WITH DRAWERs

$3,705 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 25.01 in W 24.02 in D 31.11 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Rolling End Table With Magazine or Book Hold

Located in Miami, FL

Danish modern rolling teak wood end table with canvas magazine or book holder from the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Canvas, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Rolling End Table With Magazine or Book Hold

$850

H 19 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Sectional Book Table, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish Art Deco English book table dating to the 1930s. A very fine example that can be used

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Sectional Book Table, English, c1930

$1,728

H 20.28 in W 22.05 in D 17.96 in

PAIR OF FAUX BOOK TOPPED SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH HIDDEN INTERNAL STORAGE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Library Book topped side end tables with internal storage Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF FAUX BOOK TOPPED SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH HIDDEN INTERNAL STORAGE

$2,488 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 19.3 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

PAiR OF FAUX BOOK TOPPED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLES ON ELEGANT CABRIOLE LEGS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Library Book topped side end tables Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers

Category

20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

PAiR OF FAUX BOOK TOPPED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLES ON ELEGANT CABRIOLE LEGS

$1,935 Sale Price

20% Off

H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 18.31 in

Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Basel, BS

pull up stool or seat, ottoman, foot rest or even a magazine/book end table for your mid century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century

$680 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 18.25 in W 18 in D 18 in

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

top over false drawer and row of old book spines, raised on fine cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Leather, Wood

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table

$2,450

H 31.25 in W 19.75 in D 13 in

NEST OF VINTAGE FAUX BOOK TABLES IN ORIGINAL ANTiQUE DISTRESSED LEATHER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Library Book topped side end tables upholstered in vintage distressed leather Please note the delivery

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Oak

NEST OF VINTAGE FAUX BOOK TABLES IN ORIGINAL ANTiQUE DISTRESSED LEATHER

$1,935 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 25.01 in W 21.07 in D 13.39 in

Victorian Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, fret work carved, revolving bookcase table with ornately sculpted legs A very good looking well made

Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Hardwood

Victorian Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table

$1,887 Sale Price

30% Off

H 32.09 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in

Classic Scandinavian Design , Pair Rosewood & Teak Tables by Grete Jalk /

By Grete Jalk

Located in Buffalo, NY

used as coffee table or matching end tables,,, stunning book-matched rosewood,, rich graining,, minor

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Design , Pair Rosewood & Teak Tables by Grete Jalk /

$3,610 / set

H 18 in W 28 in D 28 in

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table Single Drawer and Bookshelves

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage burr yew wood side table bookshelf with single drawer

Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table Single Drawer and Bookshelves

$653 Sale Price

30% Off

H 28.75 in W 18.31 in D 11.62 in

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

$3,200

H 19 in W 18 in D 14 in

4 Seasons Glass Statuettes by R.Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

used like book ends , center table or statuettes.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

4 Seasons Glass Statuettes by R.Lalique

$10,173

H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 7.49 in

Recent Sales

English Book Box End Table with Hinged Top

Located in Houston, TX

Set of four stacked faux-books with a hinge in top box for storage. Books sit upon a mahogany turned leg stand.

Category

20th Century English Georgian End Tables

Materials

Leather

English Book Box End Table with Hinged Top

H 18 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

Custom Bedside Book Table

By Charles Spada

Located in Boston, MA

A three-tiered custom-made bedside book table designed by Charles Spada. The middle shelf is angled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Bedside Book Table

H 28.5 in W 27 in D 17 in

A Stacked Book Side Table.

Located in New York, NY

A side table composed of three antique leather-bound ledgers stacked on a Regency style mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

A Stacked Book Side Table.

H 22.5 in W 19 in D 13 in

Maitland Smith Leather Book Style Side Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maitland Smith leather book style side table with gilt legs with drawer

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Leather

Maitland Smith Leather Book Style Side Table

H 17 in W 18 in D 16 in

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Book Shaped Side Table Trunk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Maitland-Smith tessellated book shaped side table trunk. Great storage.

Category

Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Maitland-Smith Tessellated Book Shaped Side Table Trunk

H 15.25 in W 13 in D 24 in

Tooled Leather Faux Book Kidney Shaded Side Table by Maitland Smith Drawers

By Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

Tooled leather faux book kidney shaded side table by Maitland Smith drawers.

Category

20th Century American Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather

Tooled Leather Faux Book Kidney Shaded Side Table by Maitland Smith Drawers

H 22.25 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

Book Matched Modern Live Edge Walnut Side Tables Drawer Leather and Brass Top

By Jessie Nelson Studio

Located in New York, NY

, individual bedside or end tables.

Category

2010s American Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Brass

Book Matched Modern Live Edge Walnut Side Tables Drawer Leather and Brass Top

H 24.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

Pair of 1950s French Faux Book End Tables

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1950s French faux book end tables.

Category

Vintage 1950s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950s French Faux Book End Tables

H 30 in W 15.75 in D 11.75 in

Artful Italian Metal Stacked Book End Table

Located in North Miami, FL

PRICED TO SELL.... This painted tole metal stacked book table features many of the greats

Category

20th Century Italian End Tables

Artful Italian Metal Stacked Book End Table

H 18 in W 18 in D 16 in

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Tole Stacked Book End Tables, Italy

Located in Southampton, NJ

1950s Hollywood Regency tole stacked book end tables with flip top storage, Italy. Original tag

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Tole Stacked Book End Tables, Italy

H 17.75 in W 17 in D 14.25 in

Italian Vintage Faux Book End Table

Located in New York, NY

A side table composed of four antique leather-bound books, with a single pull out drawer, stacked

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Vintage Faux Book End Table

H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in

VINTAGE BEVAN FUNNELL HARDWOOD & GREEN LEATHER REVOLViNG BOOKCASE BOOK END TABLE

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

made in England Mahogany framed Bevan Funnell revolving book table with green leather gold leaf

Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE BEVAN FUNNELL HARDWOOD & GREEN LEATHER REVOLViNG BOOKCASE BOOK END TABLE

H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Stacked Leather Book Form End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Astoria, NY

A Maitland Smith end table in the form of stacked leather books. Marked American Arts, 1887, New

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Leather

Stacked Leather Book Form End Table

H 19 in W 18 in D 17 in

Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table With Book Matched Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully grained rosewood cylinder table with 4 part book matched grain top. Solid well built

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table With Book Matched Top

H 15 in Dm 20 in

Swedish Book Matched Elm Pedestal End or Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Square book matched elm table with rounded corners on a beautiful pedestal with Carpathian elm

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco End Tables

Swedish Book Matched Elm Pedestal End or Side Table

H 24.5 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Libraryish Tromp l'Oeil Book Motif End Table Chest

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning gilt and leather bound stacked book form table with lift up top revealing a storage

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Libraryish Tromp l'Oeil Book Motif End Table Chest

H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 15.75 in

Pair Nightstand/ end Tables Book-matched olive wood Cabinets

By Milo Baughman

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Olive wood burled circular drum end tables/cabinets or nightstands with two tier interior

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Olive, Burl

Pair Nightstand/ end Tables Book-matched olive wood Cabinets

H 25 in Dm 19.5 in

Adorable Round Maitland Smith Book Motife End Table Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulously fun round tromp l'oeil end table that looks like a collection of leather library books

Category

Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Adorable Round Maitland Smith Book Motife End Table Cabinet

H 28 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Leather and Mahogany Book Form End Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Shakespeare's Othello and Hamlet and Poetry III, Burns, Keats and Shelley. Book spines open as drawers, raised

Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) End Tables

Pair of Leather and Mahogany Book Form End Tables

H 26 in W 25.75 in D 17 in

c.1930 Walnut Deco End Table w/ Book-Matched Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French walnut Deco end table with great small details and a book-matched top.

Category

Vintage 1930s French End Tables

Materials

Walnut

c.1930 Walnut Deco End Table w/ Book-Matched Top

H 23.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Handsome Trompe L'oeil Book Motife End Table with Storage

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome end table that looks like a stack of oversized leather books with storage inside

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handsome Trompe L'oeil Book Motife End Table with Storage

H 19 in W 18 in D 14 in

French Art Deco Book Matched Walnut and Metal End / Side Table

Located in New York City, NY

A French Art Deco walnut side table highlighted by metal accents. Three tubular metal poles support

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Book Matched Walnut and Metal End / Side Table

H 24.75 in Dm 21.25 in

Vintage Neoclassical Style Modern Stacked Book Side End Accent Table Designer

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage stacked book table. Features a trio of faux leather books with gold pages and black base

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Neoclassical Style Modern Stacked Book Side End Accent Table Designer

H 20.5 in W 15 in D 19 in

Leather Bound Book Spines Louis XV Style Step End Table Nightstand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Louis XV style leather trimmed marble-top step end table. Two doors over one drawer with a brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XIV End Tables

Materials

Marble

Leather Bound Book Spines Louis XV Style Step End Table Nightstand

H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Book Shelf End Tables by Glenn of California

By Stanley Young, Glenn of California

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Early modern end tables with books shelves designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Book Shelf End Tables by Glenn of California

H 20.5 in W 24 in D 32 in

Antique Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Side End Lamp Book Shelf Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

side table book shelf with original castors A good looking well made and decorative piece, in truth

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Side End Lamp Book Shelf Table

H 29.53 in W 18.31 in D 12.8 in

Vintage French Leather Book Side Table or End Table Opens for Built-in Storage

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Leather Covered Faux Book repurposed into an unique End Table or Side Table with a

Category

Early 20th Century French Country End Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Leather Book Side Table or End Table Opens for Built-in Storage

H 25.5 in W 24.5 in D 19.75 in

Vintage French Leather Book Side Table or End Table Opens for Built-in Storage

Located in Chicago, IL

Unique end or side table with a hidden storage compartment made to look like an ordinary book. We

Category

Early 20th Century French Country End Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Leather Book Side Table or End Table Opens for Built-in Storage

H 25.75 in W 24.5 in D 19 in

Art Deco Streamlined End Table /Night Stand in Burled & Book Matched Walnut

By Donald Deskey

Located in New York, NY

This outstanding Art Deco Machine Age end table in burled & book matched walnut features a drawer

Category

20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Art Deco Streamlined End Table /Night Stand in Burled & Book Matched Walnut

H 24 in W 17 in D 15 in

Theodore Alexander Faux Book Fronted Side End Wine Table Butlers Tray Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander faux book fronted side table with

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Faux Book Fronted Side End Wine Table Butlers Tray Drawers

H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 14.38 in

Pair of Art Deco Demilune Book-Matched Exotic Wood Nightstands or End Tables

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Demilune nightstands were realized from burled exotic wood and book-matched Carpathian

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Art Deco Demilune Book-Matched Exotic Wood Nightstands or End Tables

H 26.75 in W 16.5 in D 11 in

Similar Pair of French Art Deco Book Matched Walnut and Metal End Tables

Located in New York City, NY

A similar pair of French Art Deco walnut side tables highlighted by nickeled metal accents. Three

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Similar Pair of French Art Deco Book Matched Walnut and Metal End Tables

H 24.5 in Dm 21.75 in

1989 Davis Cabinet Walnut 3 Tiered Octagonal Oval Side End Book Table Lattice

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company tiered book table. Made of Fleming Walnut featuring octagon form

Category

Vintage 1980s End Tables

Materials

Walnut

1989 Davis Cabinet Walnut 3 Tiered Octagonal Oval Side End Book Table Lattice

H 25 in W 25 in D 20 in

"Heals" Book Table

By Ambrose Heal

Located in New York, NY

Made by "Heals and Co." to be used in modern homes.

Category

Vintage 1940s British End Tables

Materials

Oak

"Heals" Book Table

H 24 in Dm 21 in

French End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

French Mid-Century End Table in Book Matched Walnut from Paris.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Walnut

French End Table

H 21.75 in Dm 23.5 in

Lane Acclaim Single Drawer Side End Tables Book Matched Walnut Andre Bus a Pair

By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A pair of Acclaim end tables with a single drawer, designed by Andre Bus for Lane Furniture in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Lane Acclaim Single Drawer Side End Tables Book Matched Walnut Andre Bus a Pair

H 20.2 in W 20.2 in D 27.5 in

Art Deco Bullet Form End Table in Book-Matched & Burled Walnut w/ Brass Pulls

Located in New York, NY

This well proportioned and materially excellent Art Deco Bullet Form End table in Book-Matched

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bullet Form End Table in Book-Matched & Burled Walnut w/ Brass Pulls

H 25.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in

Streamlined Art Deco End Table or Dry Bar Cabinet in Book-Matched Exotic Walnut

Located in New York, NY

Streamlined Art Deco end table / dry bar cabinet in book-matched exotic Walnut with black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Streamlined Art Deco End Table or Dry Bar Cabinet in Book-Matched Exotic Walnut

H 27.25 in W 30.25 in D 15.75 in

American Leather Book Table

Located in Southampton, NY

American Mahogany Leather Oval Shape Book Table. Two Tier with Two Shelves in the Center of

Category

Early 20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Leather Book Table

Book Form Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Book with hinged lid on a mahogany Regency style base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English End Tables

Materials

Faux Leather

Book Form Side Table

H 18 in W 23.88 in D 17.88 in

Faux Book Table with storage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A painted faux book table on mahogany base with leather hinged top

Category

Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Faux Book Table with storage

H 18 in W 17 in D 14 in

Late 19th Century Book Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

This book table will look perfect next to your chair. And it has storage.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Late 19th Century Book Table

H 18.25 in W 16.75 in D 13.5 in

Antique Burled Black Walnut Book Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Burled Black Walnut Revolving Book Table High Victorian Era

Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burled Black Walnut Book Table

H 26 in Dm 22 in

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Book Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Book Table With Satinwood And Ivory Inlay

Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory, Satinwood

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Book Table

H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in

Stacked Book Form Glass Top Table

Located in New York, NY

). Stand can be used without the glass if you prefer. Vintage Italian decorative end, lamp, occasional

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Composition

Stacked Book Form Glass Top Table

H 17.5 in Dm 24 in

Late 19th Century English Leather Faux “Book” Table with Classic Book Titles

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th century English leather faux “Book” table. A simulated stack of leather books with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century English Leather Faux “Book” Table with Classic Book Titles

H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 14 in

French book form occasional table, 19th century

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

French book form painted occasional table, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

French book form occasional table, 19th century

H 19 in W 17 in D 14 in

Vintage Tole Low Table in Book Form

Located in Hudson, NY

different colors for each book as is the spines of the books. The table opens up for storage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tole Low Table in Book Form

H 18.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Vintage tole painted low book form table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very nice vintage Italian tole painted book form table. It is marked made in Italy on the inside

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian End Tables

Materials

Tôle

Vintage tole painted low book form table

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 14.5 in

Severin Hansen Soaped Oak Magazine Book Table

Located in Miami, FL

, end table, nightstand, magazine table, bedside table....so versatile!

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish End Tables

Materials

Oak

Severin Hansen Soaped Oak Magazine Book Table

H 20.5 in W 22.25 in D 14.5 in

Revolving book stand, library table by Jacques Adnet

Located in Chicago, IL

Black leather over brass with brass accents revolving book stand, library end table designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s French End Tables

Materials

Leather

Revolving book stand, library table by Jacques Adnet

H 24 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Milo Baughman for Pace Burl and Chrome End Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A book-matched olive burl wood end table with chromed "skyscraper" legs by Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Pace Burl and Chrome End Table

H 19 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

Wonderful Antique English Solid Mahogany 3 Tier Table/Book Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Charming antique English solid mahogany 3 tier table or book stand with four sturdy and highly

Category

Early 20th Century English End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful Antique English Solid Mahogany 3 Tier Table/Book Stand

H 33.25 in W 16 in D 13.75 in

'Acolyte' Side Table with Book Display Shelf by Alexander Giray

Located in Littleton, CO

Form married to function in walnut and padauk in this handsomely modern side table by Boulder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Padouk, Walnut

'Acolyte' Side Table with Book Display Shelf by Alexander Giray

H 20 in W 16.5 in L 20 in

Art Deco Drinks/Side Table in Exotic Book-Matched Burled Walnut

Located in New York, NY

This elegant table features stylized cabriole legs, a book matched burled walnut top and also

Category

20th Century French Art Deco End Tables

Art Deco Drinks/Side Table in Exotic Book-Matched Burled Walnut

H 26.75 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

Art Deco Oval Book Matched Walnut & Black Lacquer Side or Occasional Table

Located in New York, NY

A streamlined oval Art Deco side or occasional table in book matched burled walnut with black

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Art Deco Oval Book Matched Walnut & Black Lacquer Side or Occasional Table

H 19 in W 26.5 in D 17.25 in

Art Deco Drum Style Occasional Table in Book-Matched Burled Carpathian Elm

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco drum style occasional table in stunning book-matched exotic burled Carpathian Elm with

Category

20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Art Deco Drum Style Occasional Table in Book-Matched Burled Carpathian Elm

H 25.25 in Dm 18.75 in

Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Stacked Leather Book Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Stunning Maitland Smith end table/ chest of drawers. 5 stacked leather books/ drawers. Top edge

Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Stacked Leather Book Table

H 25 in W 20 in D 25 in

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

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2010s Brazilian International Style Floor Lamps

Materials

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

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$1,750 / item

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Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau

$4,079

H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows

$1,950 / set

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Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

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Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

$37,500 / set

H 37 in W 63 in D 23 in

'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed

$25,800 Sale Price

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Bertu Platform Bed, Sabi Modern Platform Bed, Maple

$6,000 / item

H 8 in W 82 in D 83 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Materials

Onyx

Hand-Carved Onyx Bowl

$1,810

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modernist Channel-back Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

$9,950 / set

H 27 in W 29 in D 26 in

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

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$19,450 Sale Price / set

20% Off

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By Fernando Mastrangelo

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Category

2010s Side Tables

Materials

Cement

Drum, White Cement, Crystal Quartz and Grey Powdered Glass, Fernando Mastrangelo

$6,000 / item

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Category

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Materials

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$12,800 / set

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Category

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Materials

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Located in Las Vegas, NV

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Category

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Materials

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Vintage Rattan & Cane Bistro Table and Chair Honeymoon Set

$1,920 Sale Price

20% Off

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By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

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Materials

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Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished

$4,350 Sale Price

20% Off

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Book End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of book end tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all book end tables available were constructed with great care. Book end tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of book end tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency book end tables are of considerable interest. Book end tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much are Book End Tables?

Prices for book end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, book end tables begin at $100 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,985.

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 Book 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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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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