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Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman. High quality walnut wood
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 End or Coffee Tables by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Each with one drawer. Can also be used as bed side tables.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Set of 2 End or Coffee Tables by Aldo Tura
Set of 2 End or Coffee Tables by Aldo Tura
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish and straightforward pair of Danish Modern rosewood end tables with square tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Architectural Handcrafted Pillar Walnut End Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural American black walnut Pillar end or side table. Designed at Sum furniture and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Rustic Country French End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic Country French End Table in Stripped Elmwood represents the essence of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic End Tables

Materials

Sycamore

Cabaret Outdoor End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Fiberglass reinforced polymer, acrylic fabric
Category

2010s Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass, Foam

Cabaret Outdoor End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Outdoor End Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 17.92 in W 19.49 in D 17.92 in
Karl Springer Superbly Crafted End Table in Brass with Zebra Wood Top, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, sectional titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 19 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG METAL
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Minimalist Three Tiered Rectangular End / Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
of a chair as coffee and cocktail table, dessert table, end table, gueridon, stacked table
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table, a must-have addition to any
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
H 26 in W 21.75 in D 14.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Lucite Glass End Table
Located in Forney, TX
coffee table, portable cocktail drinks or wine table, tea table at the end of a sofa, bedside as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Flamed Hardwood Extending Side End Lamp Tables with Lion Paw Castors
Located in GB
side table, great for cards or to use as an occasional coffee table when you don't want to have one in
Category

20th Century English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Spanish Side or Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher and Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
use like a side table, end table, sofa table or nightstand. Completely restored.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque End Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
used in Sweden as a "sofa table" or coffee table, this makes a wonderful present-day end table or night
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Solid Polished Brass Square X Base Side Coffee Table with Smoked Glass top
By Tommi Parzinger, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency heavy solid brass gage frame smoked glass top coffee side end
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Carved, Gilded and Painted Wood Side/End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 18th century gilded and painted coffee table. This Italian antique coffee table has a
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian End Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

French Art Deco Book Matched Walnut and Metal End / Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
flash. Can be used as a drinks table, accent table, center table, cocktail table, coffee table, tea
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Mid-Century Modern Cube Like Side End or Occasional Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Mid-Century Modern cube-like side table, end table or occasional table. It is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Industrial End/ Side Table by Peter Harrison. Metal and Mahogany Wood
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Mobius end tables are a perfect balance between air and mass. It features stainless steel
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

GEORGIAN REVIVIAL BURR-WALNUT OCCASiONAL COFFEE LAMP TABLE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Burr Walnut Finished Coffee, Lamp Table. With
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20th Century English Georgian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Romeo Rega Pair Sculptural Bedside End Tables Drawer Black Brass Painted 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
his chic coffee tables with display space and liquor cabinets, occasional and end tables, etageres
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pilar Round End Table / Celadon Green Ombré on Oak Wood by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Ranch Oak Drawered End Table Acorn Brown Finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing drawered end table by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak with Acorn Brown finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic End Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Solid Walnut and Glass Jacks End Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Jose, CA
is for the pair. The matching coffee table is available in a separate listing. Glass top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Postmodern Triangular Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Sphere Style Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent postmodern tessellated Mactan coffee table with rough edge stone triangular base and
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

Pilar Round End Table / Cobalt Blue Ombré Maple Wood / Crema Marble Top by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pilar Round End Table / Copper Red Ombré Maple Wood / Crema Marble Top by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pilar Round End Table /Celadon Green Ombré Maple Wood /Crema Marble Top by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Marble

FRAMA Contemporary Minimal Scandinavian Design Aluminium Rivet Side Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Side Table is a versatile furniture piece suitable for any room. Its circular top is
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Modern Brass & Glass Side End Table w/ Glass Top Style Pace or Springer
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern design somewhat Hollywood Regency style brass and glass side table or end table
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of Burr Walnut Brights of Nettlebed Large Side End Lamp Wine Tables
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in GB
side tables with single drawers I have the matching large coffee table listed under my other items
Category

20th Century English Chippendale End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Giorgio Collection Daydream Ebony Makassar Coffee Table in Glossy Finish 17 " H
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Square wooden cocktail table in makassar ebony veneer in satin finish. 2 full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gilt Metal Spanish Drinks Table with Dark Iron Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
stylish appearance, the table is practical and versatile - perfect for holding beverages, coffee, or tea
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Green Concrete Side Table with Intricate Pattern, 'Unearthed Lineage'
Located in Cazadero, CA
Organic, round green and yellow concrete side, accent, or coffee table with "blade and shield
Category

2010s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Concrete

Italian Midcentury Pedestal Side Table in Antique White with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pedestal side table in antique white with wheels Coffee table or TV stand with
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Illuminated Omnibus Coffee or End Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fixture within. With its 32 inch square dimensions, the table functions well as either a coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
By Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury rosewood parsons style coffee table, side table, or end table
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
H 20 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Tabu Square Gold and Brass Coffee Table, Made in Italy
By Sotow
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stock in Los Angeles The Tabu square coffee table is a modern and timeless piece. It has a handmade
Category

2010s Italian Modern End Tables

Materials

Gold, Brass

Drip Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
stool, or grouped together for a coffee table. They are great next to a chair, sofa, or anywhere that
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Drip Stump Table
Drip Stump Table
H 21 in W 13 in D 13 in
Live Edge Round Side Table in White Driftwood Finish Fossil Table
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
cluster them as a coffee table. They sit beautifully as a contrast to an upholstered chair. We call them
Category

2010s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Perspective Side Table Black
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
A side table with a minimalist design to use as a complement to your coffee table. Some will use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Perspective Side Table Black
Perspective Side Table Black
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Modern Wood Side Tables
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
locally sourced wood. They can be used for a side table, a stool, or grouped together as a coffee table
Category

2010s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Modern Wood Side Tables
Modern Wood Side Tables
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Florence Knoll Coffee / Side End Table with White Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Shown here we have the Florence Knoll Coffee Table, a design staple. This table has a handsome
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Stainless Steel

Petite Stone Drum Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The stone top of this petite side table is carved of solid limestone into the form of a small hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern End Tables

Materials

Limestone, Metal, Steel

Petite Stone Drum Side Table
Petite Stone Drum Side Table
H 20.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Metal Side Table with Formed Black Drape Top and Brass Base by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
This sculptural side tables celebrates the graceful fall of fabric over its supporting structures
Category

2010s North American Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite Drum Stone Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The stone top of this petite side table is carved of solid limestone into the form of a small hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Antique Brass Block Side Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright to act as a small shelving or storage unit
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Brass Block Side Table
Antique Brass Block Side Table
H 13 in W 17 in D 13 in
Brutalist Side Table or Night Stand in Old Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Elefante
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
, including a versatile side table that doubles as a nightstand, a monumental coffee table, and a narrow
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

White Red Cedar Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
can be used for a side table, a stool, or grouped together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

White Red Cedar Stump Table
White Red Cedar Stump Table
H 18 in W 11 in D 11 in
Natural Red Cedar Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
can be used for a side table, a stool, or grouped together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Natural Red Cedar Stump Table
Natural Red Cedar Stump Table
H 15 in W 11 in D 11 in
Large Diameter White Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from a solid trunk of red cedar and each is hand sawed
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Large Diameter Natural Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from a solid trunk of red cedar and each is hand sawed
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Large Diameter Black Stump Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from a solid trunk of red cedar and each is hand sawed
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Blackened Steel Extra Large Block Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright to act as a small shelving or storage unit
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Wood Side Table in Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
space! These are great and versatile. Use it as a coffee table, side table, pedestal, bench or stool
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Wood Side Table in Oak
Modern Wood Side Table in Oak
H 20 in W 14 in D 14 in
Large Outdoor Tree Stump Tables, Natural
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
stool, or grouped together for a coffee table. Each stump is made from a solid trunk of red cedar and
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Spectacular Honed Onyx Cube Tables
Located in New York, NY
easily and placed together if desired to make a coffee table.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Sputnik Chrome Base Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
to move around your space changing its functions. Available as end of coffee table.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Century Vienna Echo Modern Sculptural Chairside Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom new - century's vienna echo chairside table - cerused coffee Finish with a gray wash
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Signed Horacio Acuña Spanish Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
ways, including as an end table, occasional table, cocktail or coffee table, bedside nightstand, lamp
Category

Late 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Coffee Tables with End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of coffee tables with end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique coffee tables with end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 6 antique and vintage coffee tables with end tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Coffee tables with 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. Coffee tables with end tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large coffee tables with end tables, so small coffee tables with end tables measuring 21.66 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables with end tables over the years, but those made by Vincent Pocsik, Maison Jansen and NB Milano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Tables with End Tables?

Coffee tables with end tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,054, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Side Tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Vintage, new and antique side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best. Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered.

Questions About Coffee Tables with End Tables
  • 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 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.

    Find end tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.