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.

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.

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Q: 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.

Custom Travertine

Roger Capron Coffee Table In Ceramic

End Grain

Entry Table With Drawer

Custom Made Nightstands

Custom Marble

Capron Tile

Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Tile

Pair of Studio Built White Gloss Lacquer "Sheaf of Wheat" Round End Tables

$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Studio Built White Gloss Lacquer "Sheaf of Wheat" Round End Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of custom studio built end tables in exaggerated sheaf of wheat form.

Category

Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

Dos Gallos Custom Side Tables/Nightstands with Turned Legs, Drawer and Shelv

$4,940 / item

Dos Gallos Custom Side Tables/Nightstands with Turned Legs, Drawer and Shelv

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom walnut side tables or nightstands with drawer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Selma Side Table in Walnut by Dos Gallos Studio

$5,070

Dos Gallos Custom Selma Side Table in Walnut by Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dos Gallos custom Selma side table. Show here in Walnut with a French Walnut finish and medium distress. Can be made in any size and finish. Lead time is 14 weeks. DUE TO FLUCTUATIN...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Caroline End Table with Drawer in Edgecomb Gray Faux Bois by The Fabulous Things

$3,400 / item

Caroline End Table with Drawer in Edgecomb Gray Faux Bois by The Fabulous Things

Located in Richmond, VA

Custom Sized Caroline End Table with Drawer in Edgecomb Gray Faux Bois by The Fabulous Things.

Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Custom Shagreen-Top Table with Central Drawer in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner

$9,500 / item

Custom Shagreen-Top Table with Central Drawer in the Jean-Michel Frank Manner

Located in New York, NY

Custom shagreen-top table in the Jean-Michel Frank manner, the shagreen assembled to simulate parquetry. Each table has a central pull-out drawer. Please note that is customizable. Y...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables

Materials

Shagreen, Wood, Mahogany

Custom Made Perforated Steel Nightstands

$1,850 / set

Custom Made Perforated Steel Nightstands

By Victor Prouve

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

a great pair of custom made bent & perforated steel nightstands. Each has a single drawer above a single shelf. They are mounted on locking rubber wheeled casters. A perfect bit of i...

Category

1990s End Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Art Deco Revival Custom Two Toned Mahogany Round Side Table Black Granite Top

$2,995

Art Deco Revival Custom Two Toned Mahogany Round Side Table Black Granite Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany round side or accent table with a black granite top custom made by Rialto & designed by Zlata Pericic for Meca Design & Pr...

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Granite

Custom Walnut Beehive Pedestal Side Table in Ebony Finish by Dos Gallos Studio

$4,750 / item

Custom Walnut Beehive Pedestal Side Table in Ebony Finish by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom beehive pedestal table. This particular one is available off the floor and is returnable. Custom made pieces are not. Regular lead time is 12 weeks. Rush options available. As...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Pair of Petrified Wood Top Side Tables on Custom Iron Bases, Charcoal/Beige Tops

$1,795 / set

Pair of Petrified Wood Top Side Tables on Custom Iron Bases, Charcoal/Beige Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of modern style custom created petrified wood top and iron side tables. This pair of tables each feature a 15.75" square-shaped petrified wood top, in shades of charcoal and b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Square Iron Top and 19th Century Spanish Stone Plinth Base Custom Tables

$6,720 / set

Pair of Square Iron Top and 19th Century Spanish Stone Plinth Base Custom Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of custom 38" square iron top tables on 19th century Spanish stone plinth bases. Each of the tables have been designed in clean, modern lines and features a patinated iron top...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish End Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Custom by High Style Deco 3-Tier Art Deco Style Table in Walnut & Black Lacquer

$5,475

Custom by High Style Deco 3-Tier Art Deco Style Table in Walnut & Black Lacquer

Located in New York, NY

This elegant skyscraper style side table was realized custom by High Style Deco in the 21st Century. It features three square tiers that recede downwards at angle from their squared ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Carrocel Custom Collection Ribbed Facade Chest

$9,850

Carrocel Custom Collection Ribbed Facade Chest

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

This transitional style chest is wonderfully fresh and intrinsically modern. Made to order right here in Canada, crafted of solid wood and finished in eggshell white with long Lucite...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Wood

Carrocel Custom Collection Ribbed Facade Chest

$9,850

Carrocel Custom Collection Ribbed Facade Chest

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

This transitional style chest is wonderfully fresh and intrinsically modern. Made to order right here in Canada, crafted of solid wood and finished in eggshell white with long Lucite...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Wood

Pair of Custom Faux Tortoise Shell Cylinder Commodes

$4,500 / set

Pair of Custom Faux Tortoise Shell Cylinder Commodes

Located in Chicago, IL

Would work well as either end tables or nightstands.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Custom Mirrored Nightstands with Three Drawers

$18,475 / set

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Custom Mirrored Nightstands with Three Drawers

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Hollywood Regency inspired nightstands were custom-made by our exclusive atelier in New York. They embody the superlative craftsmanship, old world glamour, and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Mirror

Ipanema round side table, Rosso levanto Marble top, light bronze Brass legs

$4,994 / item

Ipanema round side table, Rosso levanto Marble top, light bronze Brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Darkened Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

$4,821 / item

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Darkened Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ______________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table, gué...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Studio Craft Satinwood Single Drawer Side Tables by Gregg Lipton

$4,600 / set

Pair Studio Craft Satinwood Single Drawer Side Tables by Gregg Lipton

By Gregg Lipton

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of custom nightstands or end tables with a single drawer by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture maker, Gregg Lipton.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Bespoke 30" Nightstand, Blackened Bronze & Resin, Leather Pulls, Claro Walnut

$9,050 / item

Bespoke 30" Nightstand, Blackened Bronze & Resin, Leather Pulls, Claro Walnut

By Wüd Furniture Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The elegant Tompkins end table has a darkened bronze encased in Epoxy Resin exterior with Claro walnut doors and interior and custom stingray leather pulls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Art Deco Leather Faux Shagreen Night Stands By Gilbert Rohde

$7,200 / set

Art Deco Leather Faux Shagreen Night Stands By Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of customized, art deco nightstands or end tables designed by Gilbert Rohde feature rounded edges typical of his streamlined American moderne designs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Hardwood Coffee Table - Wood End Table - Custom Center Table

$1,350 / item

Hardwood Coffee Table - Wood End Table - Custom Center Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

Walnut Wood Clear Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Coffee Table – a true sample of craftsmanship and elegance. This exceptional piece of furniture is designed to be more than...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Walnut

Custom for High Style Deco Murano Smoked Battuto Glass & Bronze End Table

$6,975

Custom for High Style Deco Murano Smoked Battuto Glass & Bronze End Table

Located in New York, NY

This striking and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Battuto Glass Side/End Table with Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings is Custom for High Style Deco and originates fr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Solid Mahogany Custom Wood Milling Arts & Crafts 1970s Side End Table MINT

$1,800

Heavy Solid Mahogany Custom Wood Milling Arts & Crafts 1970s Side End Table MINT

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy Solid Mahogany Custom Wood Milling Arts & Crafts 1970s Side End Table Stool MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

2024 Epoxy Resin Walnut River Table - Custom Luxury High End Furniture

$6,500

2024 Epoxy Resin Walnut River Table - Custom Luxury High End Furniture

Located in İnegöl, TR

HEXAGON EPOXY RESIN DINING TABLE This epoxy table emerges as a unique work of art, inspired by nature's beauty. With its honeycomb pattern and hexagonal shapes, it offers an aesthe...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Pair of End Tables / Custom Design Coffee Table in Solid Walnut, USA, c. 1960's

$3,895

Pair of End Tables / Custom Design Coffee Table in Solid Walnut, USA, c. 1960's

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a unique pair of half-circle walnut end tables, designed for versatility and style. These tables can be used individually as end tables or combined to create a charming s...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Haven Custom Cocktail Side End Table in High Gloss Painted Lacquer by Parc

$2,800

Haven Custom Cocktail Side End Table in High Gloss Painted Lacquer by Parc

Located in Madison, CT

High gloss lacquer side table with soft forms, perfectly proportioned to ground any setting. Features a powder coated aluminum mounting plate and inset cork floor pad. Shown in Brit...

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Jorge Kurczyn Hacienda Santa Klara Lone Star Solid Wood Cabinets

$2,500 / set

Pair of Jorge Kurczyn Hacienda Santa Klara Lone Star Solid Wood Cabinets

Located in Forney, TX

The beautifully, finished top of this custom end table is adorned with geometrical hand carving running ornamentation around its rim.

Category

Late 20th Century Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Low End Table

$2,800

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Low End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Van Keppel Green "VKG" Outdoor/Indoor Low End Table 1955c. Custom made by California Living 2000c.

Category

Early 2000s American Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll Black Granite and Stainless Steel Side/End Tables, 1980

$2,200 / set

Knoll Black Granite and Stainless Steel Side/End Tables, 1980

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Knoll black granite and stainless steel side/end tables, 1980. Custom made for a Corporate Headquarters, top is incised with graphic grid pattern.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Barbro Dining Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)

$14,000 / item

Barbro Dining Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)

By Petersen Antiques

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This custom dining table has radius ends and is seen here in 96" x 48”, however it can be ordered in any size.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Églomisé Top Painted Side, End or Centre Tables

$3,540Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Hollywood Regency Églomisé Top Painted Side, End or Centre Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of compatible églomisé top painted side end or centre tables. Each of these fine custom quality end table have an églomisé glass mirror form tabletop with a cross boxed gilt des...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair Custom Side Tables from Mid-20th Spanish Metal Cans & Gray Stone Tops

$3,500 / set

Pair Custom Side Tables from Mid-20th Spanish Metal Cans & Gray Stone Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

The metal cans have a wonderful old patina and areas of blue/green paint remnants, which is a nice contrast to the new, clean stone tops. These custom Spanish metal and stone end tab...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Roger Capron - End Table, Garrigue + Brown Ceramic Tiles, Dovetail Metal Frame

$4,700

Roger Capron - End Table, Garrigue + Brown Ceramic Tiles, Dovetail Metal Frame

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

*** Important detail: custom height available (1)*** Square end table with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Walnut Black Nightstand End Tables by Carrocel

$12,950 / set

Pair of Custom Walnut Black Nightstand End Tables by Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Elevate your bedside with this exquisite pair of custom nightstand end tables, handcrafted by Carrocel.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

The George Table in Steel, Made to Order

$8,500

The George Table in Steel, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A custom steel side / end table in a zinc dipped and blackened finish.

Category

2010s American Tables

Materials

Metal

Roger Capron - Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Ceramic Tiles

$6,995

Roger Capron - Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Ceramic Tiles

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

We use these tiles to create tables, coffee tables, side tables and end tables.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

$5,360Sale Price|23% Off

Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

We use these tiles to create tables, coffee tables, side tables and end tables.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Ipanema round Side Table, Green Spider Marble top, Nickel Plated brass legs

$5,013 / item

Ipanema round Side Table, Green Spider Marble top, Nickel Plated brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Natural Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

$4,821 / item

Modern Ipanema Brass Round Side Table, Natural Oak Top, light bronze Brass legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

$5,360Sale Price|23% Off

Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

Located in Stratford, CT

We use these tiles to create tables, coffee tables, side tables and end tables.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Ipanema round side table, Twilight marble top, legs brushed brass

$5,013 / item

Contemporary Ipanema round side table, Twilight marble top, legs brushed brass

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Duistt, timeless designs with a contemporary twist ___________________ Round side table, circular side table, marble side table, luxury side table, end of sofa table, low side table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Single Ebony Demilune Marble Top Bronze Mounted End / Side Table

$2,500

Single Ebony Demilune Marble Top Bronze Mounted End / Side Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Style Table, Demi Lune, Marble Top, Bronze Mounted A finely detailed custom quality end or side table for Livingroom or as Bedside tables.

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Bronze

One of a Kind Sofa and Table

$4,800

One of a Kind Sofa and Table

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This is a custom-made sofa and matching end table. This sofa & table feature American walnut with wonderful subtle details like a mirrored radius carved into the legs and the joints ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Custom Mirrored Nightstands with Three Drawers

$18,475 / set

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Custom Mirrored Nightstands with Three Drawers

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of Hollywood Regency inspired nightstands were custom-made by our exclusive atelier in New York. They embody the superlative craftsmanship, old world glamour, and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Mirror

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Custom End Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the custom end table you’re looking for. Each custom end table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for a custom end table, we have 87 options in-stock, while there are 57 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a custom end table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each custom end table bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Dos Gallos Studio, Carrocel and Dorothy Draper each produced at least one beautiful custom end table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Custom End Table?

Prices for a custom end table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $345 and can go as high as $18,475, while the average can fetch as much as $3,533.

Finding the Right End-tables for You

Beyond just providing additional tabletop space for your living room, an attractive vintage end table can help you organize as well as display books and decorative objects.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each offers their 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.

End tables with a drawer or a shelf can easily stow away books or television remotes. Living-room end tables frequently assist with lighting, specifically as they’re often positioned adjacent to a wall. Their height and compact tabletop render them ideal for table lamps and plants, particularly if parked near a window.

And given their practicality, there is no shortage of simple, streamlined end tables from mid-century modern favorites such as Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar and Knoll that will serve your clutter-clearing minimalist efforts or wide-open loft space well. But over the years, furniture designers have taken to venturesome experimentation, crafting tables from fallen trees, introducing organic shapes and playing with sculptural forms, so much so that your understated end table might eventually become the centerpiece of a room, no matter where you choose to place it. One-of-a-kind contemporary designs prove that there are endless options for what an end table can be, while furniture makers working in the Art Deco style have proven that end tables can be stacked, staggered and nested at will, creating all kinds of variations on this popular home accent.

Find an extraordinary variety of antique, new and vintage end tables on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Custom End Table

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.

Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
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.
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?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What are the tables at the end of couches called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.
Do end tables need to match coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.
What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

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