What was a drum table used for?

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.

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.

Lawson Fenning Coffee Table

Buffalo Mount

Buffalo Horn Mounted

Karl Springer Horn Table

Vintage Mid Century Modern Drum Side Table by Weiman, Wood, 1970s, USA

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern Drum Side Table by Weiman, Wood, 1970s, USA

By Weiman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Mid Century Modern Drum Side End Center Table with

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Drum Side Tray Table Corinna Warm for Swedese White Ash, White Frame

$573 / item

Round Drum Side Tray Table Corinna Warm for Swedese White Ash, White Frame

By Swedese, Corinna Warm

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The drum side tables for Scandinavian company Swedese feature beautifully hand turned bowls made

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Striped Round Side Drum Tables, Pair

$2,950 / set

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Striped Round Side Drum Tables, Pair

By Pierre Cardin, Mastercraft

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Stunning pair of large Mid-Century Modern round end side drum tables. These column pedestals

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Style Green Marble Top Drum Side Tables, a Pair

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Style Green Marble Top Drum Side Tables, a Pair

By Paul Mayen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning vintage Paul Mayen style pair of marble top cylinder drum side or end tables. Classic

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Brown Marble Top Drum Side Tables, a Pair

$1,600 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Brown Marble Top Drum Side Tables, a Pair

By Paul Mayen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning vintage Paul Mayen style pair of marble top cylinder drum side or end tables. Classic

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Circular Drum Round Burlwood Nightstands, Set of 2

$4,895 / set

1960s Circular Drum Round Burlwood Nightstands, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, nightstands you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Fine Circular Mahogany And Leather End Tables With Brass Accents

$9,000 / set

Pair Of Fine Circular Mahogany And Leather End Tables With Brass Accents

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly refined and exceptional pair of suede top Drum End Table. The tops with mahogany

Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE DRUM SIDE END TABLE LAMP WINE TABLE BROWN LEATHER TOP j1

$621

VINTAGE DRUM SIDE END TABLE LAMP WINE TABLE BROWN LEATHER TOP j1

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Drum Side End Table Lamp And Wine Table Features

Category

20th Century British Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1970s American Classical Solid Walnut Drum Style End Table

$608

1970s American Classical Solid Walnut Drum Style End Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Solid walnut drum style accent table cabinet. Banded and Burl walnut veneer top. Double door with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mastercraft Oil Drop Lacquer Drum End / Side Tables

$11,600 / set

Pair of Mastercraft Oil Drop Lacquer Drum End / Side Tables

By Mastercraft

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American mid-century drum-form end / side tables with four oil drop lacquer panels around

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

REVOLVING MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURGUNDY LEATHER DRUM SiDE END TABLE BEVAN FUNNELL

$1,311

REVOLVING MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURGUNDY LEATHER DRUM SiDE END TABLE BEVAN FUNNELL

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Pulborough, GB

Regency Style Drum Side End Table by Bevan Funnell It is a unique and elegant piece of furniture that

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Milo Baughman for Directional Ash Burl Drum Form End / Side Table

$4,400

Milo Baughman for Directional Ash Burl Drum Form End / Side Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century drum form end / side table with an ash burl wood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Burl

Pair of Mid-Century White Lacquered Drum End or Side Tables

$2,200 / set

Pair of Mid-Century White Lacquered Drum End or Side Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Mid Century Pair of cylindrical white lacquered mid century wood drum tables. Dimensions: 24" W x

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

French Charles X Antique Burlwood Marble Drum Top Side or End Table

$1,760Sale Price|28% Off

French Charles X Antique Burlwood Marble Drum Top Side or End Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH CHARLES X BURLWOOD, BLACK MARBLE AND BRASS DRUM TOP END TABLE Of drum form with pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Revolving Vintage English Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table

$1,173

Stunning Revolving Vintage English Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany drum table with leather top

Category

20th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Cylinder Drum Shape Burl Wood End Side Table Nightstand Mint!

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern Cylinder Drum Shape Burl Wood End Side Table Nightstand Mint!

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cylinder drum shape burl wood end side table nightstand mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Nice Regency Style Hardwood Green Leather Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table Drawers

$690

Nice Regency Style Hardwood Green Leather Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Regency style drum table with mahogany frame and

Category

20th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Round Rattan Drum Shape Coffee or End Table with Laminate Top

$1,895

Vintage Round Rattan Drum Shape Coffee or End Table with Laminate Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome round rattan drum shape coffee table or end table with laminate top. It is in wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Laminate

Pedestal Drum Table Attributed to Paul Mayen for Habitat

$1,850

Pedestal Drum Table Attributed to Paul Mayen for Habitat

By Paul Mayen, Habitat International

Located in New York, NY

A round pedestal drum drinks, side, or end table in the Modern style, attributed to designer Paul

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Enamel

Spanish Revival Octagon Side or Drum Table Artes De Mexico Internationales SA

$1,195

Spanish Revival Octagon Side or Drum Table Artes De Mexico Internationales SA

By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA

Located in Topeka, KS

octagon hand painted side, end, drum table, or cabinet is everything you’ve been looking for!! Don’t wait

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

One Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Style Green Marble Top Drum Side Table

$960Sale Price / item|20% Off

One Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Style Green Marble Top Drum Side Table

By Paul Mayen

Located in Pasadena, TX

style marble top cylinder drum side or end tables. Richly marbeled with black and green veining. 2

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Style Kimball Villa Round Walnut Wood Drum Side Tables a Pair

$2,300 / set

Mid-Century Modern Style Kimball Villa Round Walnut Wood Drum Side Tables a Pair

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning pair of walnut cylinder drum side or end tables by Kimball. Drum tables address a number

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Baker Pair Cylinder Drum Shape Marble Top One Door Compartment Side End Tables

$4,800 / set

Baker Pair Cylinder Drum Shape Marble Top One Door Compartment Side End Tables

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Baker Pair Cylinder Drum Shape Marble Top One Door Compartment Side End Tables MINT

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Satinwood

Black Marble Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Black Marble Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Toppped Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine Toppped Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine and White Washed Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine and White Washed Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Black Marble and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Black Marble and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Black Marble and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Black Marble and Walnut Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine and White Washed Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

$11,975 / item

Travertine and White Washed Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Italian Drum Form Oyster Burl End / Side Table

$5,800

Mid-Century Italian Drum Form Oyster Burl End / Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century drum form end / side table with oyster burl veneer and two drawers with shaped

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Neoclassic Drum End Tables (Night Stands) SATURDAY SALE

Unavailable|~~$5,200 / set~~

Pair of Antique Neoclassic Drum End Tables (Night Stands) SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Classically inspired end tables or night stands. They are well suited to living room arrangements

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French drum table

Unavailable|~~$2,600~~

French drum table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Mahogany wood with marble center drum table - cabinet - pedestal

Category

Antique 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble

Chrome Drum Table

Unavailable|~~$2,000~~

Chrome Drum Table

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin drum table in polished chrome finish. Price is per table with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Drum Accent Table

Unavailable|~~$1,120 / item~~

Drum Accent Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

This unique side table takes on an industrial look. Rings of metal leading up to a glass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Pair Burled Maple Drum Tables

Unavailable|~~$850 / set~~

Pair Burled Maple Drum Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

Burled maple drum tables with brass trim

Category

20th Century Italian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Burl Quatrefoil Drum Table

Unavailable|~~$1,800~~

Mastercraft Burl Quatrefoil Drum Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Tulsa, OK

and centre handle to door. It measures 22" sq. when placed beside seating as end table, but is 28

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Striking French Flamed Drum Table

Unavailable|~~$4,900~~

Striking French Flamed Drum Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!

Category

Vintage 1930s French End Tables

Pair of Silver Brushed Steel Yin & Yang Drum Side / End / Cocktail / Stools

Unavailable|~~$5,754 / set~~

Pair of Silver Brushed Steel Yin & Yang Drum Side / End / Cocktail / Stools

Located in Houston, TX

top side/ end / cocktail or occasional tables. The pair can also be used as stools. This unique art

Category

1990s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baker Furniture Cherry Model #4359 Drum Side Table

Unavailable|~~$1,899~~

Baker Furniture Cherry Model #4359 Drum Side Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Baker Furniture cherry Model #4359 drum side table. Starburst patterned inlay veneer is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Metal

End Table, French Louis XV Round Drum Side Table or Nightstand with Marble Top

Unavailable|~~$699~~

End Table, French Louis XV Round Drum Side Table or Nightstand with Marble Top

Located in Glendale, CA

Pretty round side table or nightstand in the French Louis XV style. Table has been newly painted in

Category

20th Century Louis XV Side Tables

Pair of Mirror Inset Drum Bedside End Tables

Unavailable|~~$975 / set~~

Pair of Mirror Inset Drum Bedside End Tables

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of mirror inset drum bedside end tables, with brass banding on base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Wood Drum End Table

Sold|~~$472~~

Wood Drum End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Conical Drum End Table Made from Reclaimed Timber Priced individually.

C. Jere Brass Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$3,600~~

C. Jere Brass Drum End Tables

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass drum end tables by Curtis Jere. Both tables are signed "C. Jere.".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Inlay Burl-Wood Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$3,800 / set~~

1960s Inlay Burl-Wood Drum End Tables

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of 1960s burl-wood inlay drum end tables.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Burl

Iron Drum End Table

Sold|~~$2,392~~

Iron Drum End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique industrial riveted drum end table with new limestone top.

Category

20th Century Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Monsoon Rain Drum End Table

Sold|~~$2,010 / item~~

Monsoon Rain Drum End Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A round end table made of composite and simulates an antique bronze Southeast Asian rain drum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Tang End Tables

Materials

Composition

Pair of Striking Large Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$1,450 / set~~

Pair of Striking Large Drum End Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A pair of stylish end or side tables made from large drums having cream and blue painted bases and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Drum End Tables Attributed to Milo Baughman

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Drum End Tables Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ash veneer drums with warm tone elevated on polished metal veneer plinth bases.

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Cylinder Drum End Table With Book Matched Top

Sold|~~$1,250~~

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

Pair of Brutalist Drum End Tables by Adrian Pearsall ca. 1960s

Sold|~~$2,195~~

Pair of Brutalist Drum End Tables by Adrian Pearsall ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of sculptural brutalist drum-form side or end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Pair Post modern Pink gloss laminate cylinder round Drum end tables

Sold|~~$1,600 / set~~

Pair Post modern Pink gloss laminate cylinder round Drum end tables

By Paul Mayen, Karl Springer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair Post modern pink gloss laminate round Cylinder end Drum tables. In the style of Karl Springer

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage California Modern Walnut Hexagon Drum End Table by Brown Saltman

Sold|~~$975~~

Vintage California Modern Walnut Hexagon Drum End Table by Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern occasional accent end table manufactured by Brown Saltman c. 1960's. This piece

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Red Lacquered Opera Drum End Table with Hide Top and Brass Studs

Sold|~~$5,175~~

Red Lacquered Opera Drum End Table with Hide Top and Brass Studs

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Whether used as an end table or side table, this drum is sure to be a conversation starter, bringing a

Category

20th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Square Drum End Tables, 1980

Sold|~~$1,600 / set~~

Milo Baughman Square Drum End Tables, 1980

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman fiberglass drum end/side tables, 1980. Original.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

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Drum End Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drum end table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every drum end table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a drum end table, we have 175 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the drum end table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A drum end table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made drum end table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Curtis Jere, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Drum End Table?

Prices for a drum end table start at $200 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $2,193.

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 Drum End Table

What was a drum table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
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?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the average size of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.
What are bedroom end tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.
What can I use instead of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What are the tables at the end of couches called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.
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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