Cocktail Table And End Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Steel
20th Century Chinese Victorian End Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern End Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Minimalist End Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal
20th Century Unknown Modern End Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s North American Modern End Tables
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
20th Century American Organic Modern End Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Ceramic, Wood, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern End Tables
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir
2010s Canadian Modern End Tables
Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial End Tables
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Minimalist End Tables
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern End Tables
Oak, Walnut, Fir
2010s Canadian Modern End Tables
Oak, Walnut, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau End Tables
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Art Glass, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Iron
20th Century American End Tables
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Brass
2010s American Other End Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Laminate, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco End Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian End Tables
Serpentine, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Directoire End Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Leather, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern End Tables
Laminate, Wood
20th Century French End Tables
Beech, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Gothic End Tables
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables
Travertine, Brass, Steel
2010s American Other End Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern End Tables
Birch, Walnut
20th Century English Campaign End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Industrial End Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern End Tables
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern End Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Cork
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern End Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Fabric, Glass, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Brass
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As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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- What are end tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End 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.
- What is a cocktail table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Bedroom 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Generally, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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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