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

Pair of Signed C. Jere Brass Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$1,550~~

Pair of Signed C. Jere Brass Drum End Tables

By Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Curtis Jere brass drum form end tables, side tables or display pedestals. Signed C. Jere

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early-20th Century

Sold|~~$4,500~~

Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early-20th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Split Reed / Pencil Reed Organic Modernist Drum End Tables or Footstools

Sold|~~$3,400~~

Split Reed / Pencil Reed Organic Modernist Drum End Tables or Footstools

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Organic Modernist pair of split reed or pencil reed drum tables. Wonderful design would blend in a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Reed

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Brass Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$1,375~~

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Brass Drum End Tables

By Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Hollywood Regency Curtis Jeré brass drum form end, side tables or display pedestals. Signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early 20th Century

Sold|~~$7,500~~

Large Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Chrome Drum End Table or Pedestal, 1970s

Sold|~~$450~~

Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Chrome Drum End Table or Pedestal, 1970s

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Regency Curtis Jeré Chrome drum form end, side table or display pedestal. Signed C. Jere

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Chrome Drum End Table or Pedestal, 1970s

Sold|~~$700~~

Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Chrome Drum End Table or Pedestal, 1970s

By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House

Located in St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Regency Curtis Jeré Chrome drum form end, side table or display pedestal. Signed C. Jere

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lane Round Drum End Table 997-22 from the Rhythm Collection

Sold|~~$1,195~~

Mid-Century Modern Lane Round Drum End Table 997-22 from the Rhythm Collection

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Modern round walnut end table. In fact, it is a drum table 997-22 from the Rhythm collection by Lane Alta

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Round Drum End Tables, 1980

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Milo Baughman Round Drum End Tables, 1980

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Lacquered Chinoiserie Drum End or Side Tables

Sold|~~$5,100~~

Pair of Lacquered Chinoiserie Drum End or Side Tables

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A set of two (2) Hollywood Regency style Chinoiserie lacquered drum end tables with hand painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$6,800~~

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Lynn, MA

Pair of Scene II burl olive wood side tables by Henredon. The art deco inspired drum tables contain

Category

20th Century American Other Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

Sold|~~$6,800~~

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burlwood Rosewood Drum End Tables

By Henredon

Located in Lynn, MA

Pair of Scene II burl olive wood side tables by Henredon. The art deco inspired drum tables contain

Category

20th Century American Other Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Lovely Pair of Lane Acclaim Drum End Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Lovely Pair of Lane Acclaim Drum End Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Lane Acclaim walnut drum end tables. These table have two doors that open underneath

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Japan Fine Early Playable Taiko Drum end table , Keyaki Wood Meiji Period, 19thc

Sold|~~$1,895~~

Japan Fine Early Playable Taiko Drum end table , Keyaki Wood Meiji Period, 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine, early, and large taiko drum end table , playable, good quality, crafted from keyaki

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather, Plexiglass

Lovely Pair Andre Bus Lane Acclaim Drum End Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

Sold|~~$2,080~~

Lovely Pair Andre Bus Lane Acclaim Drum End Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Lane Acclaim walnut drum end tables. Tables have two doors that open underneath and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum and Black Granite Drum End Tables, Pair

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum and Black Granite Drum End Tables, Pair

By Paul Mayen, Habitat International

Located in South Bend, IN

A nice pair of Mid-Century Modern polished aluminum and black granite top drum side tables or plant

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Large Midcentury Walnut Cylindrical Drum Tables with Black Tops on Casters

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Large Midcentury Walnut Cylindrical Drum Tables with Black Tops on Casters

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive pair of large scale cylindrical-form drum end tables composed of walnut veneer edging

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Ebonized Drum Form End Table

Sold|~~$2,790~~

Ebonized Drum Form End Table

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Ebonized drum form end table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Burl Wood Drum Bar Cabinet End Table

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Mastercraft Burl Wood Drum Bar Cabinet End Table

By Bernhard Rohne

Located in New York, NY

Rich burl wood drum bar cabinet with brass piping detail and heavy brass door pull. Designed by

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Walnut Round Drum Shape End Tables Pedestals

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Pair of Walnut Round Drum Shape End Tables Pedestals

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern drum shape end side tables pedestals.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Glistening Drum Shaped Round Lucite Mid-Century Modern End Table Side Table

Sold|~~$2,100~~

Glistening Drum Shaped Round Lucite Mid-Century Modern End Table Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A glamorous Mid-Century Modern drum shaped Lucite end table having solid Lucite rods around the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Cylinder Drum Shape End Tables Nightstands Burl Wood

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Pair of Cylinder Drum Shape End Tables Nightstands Burl Wood

By Henredon, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice blonde burl wood cylinder drum shape stands with one door storage compartment.

Category

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

Materials

Burl

Ebonized Teak Drum Style End Table with off Set Circle Design

Sold|~~$2,390~~

Ebonized Teak Drum Style End Table with off Set Circle Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Ebonized teak drum style end table with off set circle design. 2 available, both vary in shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European End Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals

Sold|~~$4,200~~

Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals

By Pace Collection, Habitat International

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals nice!

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Regency Drum Table

Sold|~~$3,280~~

Regency Drum Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

English Regency style bleached mahogany drum table with a tooled leather inset top, figured crotch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Hardwood Oxblood Leather Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table Drawers

Sold|~~$883~~

Regency Style Hardwood Oxblood Leather Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this Regency style drum table with mahogany frame and oxblood leather top

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Revolving Military Campaign Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table

Sold|~~$1,291~~

Stunning Revolving Military Campaign 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 made in the

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED WALNUT GREEN LEATHER SiDE END LAMP WINE DRUM TABLE DRAWERS

Sold|~~$1,291~~

FULLY RESTORED WALNUT GREEN LEATHER SiDE END LAMP WINE DRUM TABLE DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Regency style drum

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Round Drum Shape Decorative Abalone Mother of Pearl Inlay Side End Table Stand

Sold|~~$4,200~~

Round Drum Shape Decorative Abalone Mother of Pearl Inlay Side End Table Stand

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Round Drum Shape Decorative Abalone Mother of Pearl Inlay Side End Table Stand

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

African Hide Drum Table

Sold|~~$530~~

African Hide Drum Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

African hide drum table, hand carved base with stretched hide and leather roping. A handsome side

Category

20th Century African International Style End Tables

Materials

Hide, Bentwood

Regency Style Antique Burr Yew Side End Lamp Wine Drum Lamp Wine Table

Sold|~~$1,019~~

Regency Style Antique Burr Yew Side End Lamp Wine Drum Lamp Wine Table

By N. Norman Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this fine quality yew drum table by N. Norman LTD London. This

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Yew

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

Sold|~~$1,155~~

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored Regency style drum table with mahogany frame

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Lovely Decorative Cigar Green Leather Twin Drawer Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table

Sold|~~$815~~

Lovely Decorative Cigar Green Leather Twin Drawer Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Regency style drum table with beech wood frame and hand

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Lovely Decorative Cigar Brown Leather Twin Drawer Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table

Sold|~~$1,019~~

Lovely Decorative Cigar Brown Leather Twin Drawer Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Regency style drum table with beech wood frame and hand

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Leather Topped Three-Drawer Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Table Bronze Plaque

Sold|~~$883~~

Leather Topped Three-Drawer Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Table Bronze Plaque

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 End Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Travertine Top Round Drum Shape Two Doors End Side Tables Night Stands

Sold|~~$3,000~~

Pair of Travertine Top Round Drum Shape Two Doors End Side Tables Night Stands

By Drexel, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of travertine top round drum shape two doors end side tables night stands mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modern Drum Side End Table or Stool in Bronze Finish with Marble Top, a Pair

Sold|~~$1,450~~

Modern Drum Side End Table or Stool in Bronze Finish with Marble Top, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of modern drum shape end, side tables or stools made of metal in a brushed bronze finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Moroccan Style Marble Drum Tables

Sold|~~$6,400~~

Moroccan Style Marble Drum Tables

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Moroccan style white marble drum tables, smooth circular form tops with natural honed finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown End Tables

Classic Round Drum Occasional Side Table

Sold|~~$1,560~~

Classic Round Drum Occasional Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Neoclassical style round drum shape wine table with marble top. Single door opens to storage area

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Marble

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Drum Tables

Sold|~~$3,200~~

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Drum Tables

Located in Danville, CA

Large Scale pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Drum tables with dramatically figured Nero

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Marble Drum Table

Sold|~~$1,100~~

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Marble Drum Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

Milo Baughman style chrome drum table marble top, 1970s Chrome pedestal table with a rich

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Drum Table Silver Tapered in Paisley Pattern

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Drum Table Silver Tapered in Paisley Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

Drum Table with removable lid. Excellent storage piece Paisley pattern on metal

Category

Mid-20th Century End Tables

Large Thai Metal Rain Drum Drink Table

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Large Thai Metal Rain Drum Drink Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive large Thai frog drum or rain drum featuring a dark bronzed finish. Perfect as a drinks

Category

20th Century Thai Tribal End Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Bronze Rain Drum Accent Table

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Vintage Asian Bronze Rain Drum Accent Table

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Asian bronze rain drum table. Ideal as an accent table or tall coffee table. May be used

Category

20th Century Thai Tribal End Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mahogany Empire Style Drum Tables

Sold|~~$4,500~~

Pair of Mahogany Empire Style Drum Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Empire style (modern) mahogany drum tables with gilt brass shell plaques supported

Category

20th Century American American Empire End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Milo Baughman Burled Drum Side Table by Thayer Coggin

Sold|~~$2,500~~

Milo Baughman Burled Drum Side Table by Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Highland, IN

burl. This side or end table is a cylindrical drum shape.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Excellent Probber Style Walnut Cylinder, Marble-Top Drum Table

Sold|~~$1,850~~

Excellent Probber Style Walnut Cylinder, Marble-Top Drum Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Harvey Probber style walnut and marble cylinder drum table. I love the recessed creamy

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Milo Baughman Burl Olive Wood Drum Table / Wheels, 1970

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Milo Baughman Burl Olive Wood Drum Table / Wheels, 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman Burl Olive Wood Drum Table with wheels. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of 1970’s Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Tables

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Pair of 1970’s Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Tables

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice pair of vintage 1970’s Brutalist Goop drum tables by Adrian Pearsall. The round cylindrical

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood

Stunning Flamed Hardwood Drum Side Table with Two Drawers

Sold|~~$747~~

Stunning Flamed Hardwood Drum Side Table with Two Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this beautiful hexagonal mahogany drum table. We have lightly restored

Category

20th Century British End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Melon Stone Drum

Sold|~~$3,880~~

Chinese Melon Stone Drum

Located in Chicago, IL

furniture, this limestone drum is ideal indoors or out as a stool, side table or garden seat. Additional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Limestone

Fabulous Pair of Green Wood & Metal Chinese Drum Side Tables

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Fabulous Pair of Green Wood & Metal Chinese Drum Side Tables

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large pair of beautiful Chinese style drum tables. Each drum is constructed of wood with a metal

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export End Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bone Veneered Drum Tables Attributed to Enrique Garcel

Sold|~~$4,400~~

Pair of Bone Veneered Drum Tables Attributed to Enrique Garcel

By Enrique Garcel

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A great pair of bone veneered drum tables. These tables show a nice variation of color in the bone

Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bone

French Vintage Wooden Drum Table with Custom Metal Stand, circa 1940

Sold|~~$1,250~~

French Vintage Wooden Drum Table with Custom Metal Stand, circa 1940

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French vintage drum made into a side table. This mid-20th century French wooden drum with metal

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Ebonized African Cameroon Drum Stool

Sold|~~$1,500~~

Ebonized African Cameroon Drum Stool

Located in Miami, FL

Hand-carved tribal art ebonized drum table or stool. Made out of one piece of bamleke tree in

Category

Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Vintage Brass Drum Table on Iron Base with X-Shaped Stretcher

Sold|~~$1,895~~

English Vintage Brass Drum Table on Iron Base with X-Shaped Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English brass drum table from the mid-20th century features a cylindrical brass body encircled

Category

Mid-20th Century English End Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Illuminated Suede Drum Side Tables by Steve Chase, c. 1980

Sold|~~$1,950~~

Pair of Illuminated Suede Drum Side Tables by Steve Chase, c. 1980

By Steve Chase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique pair of illuminated suede drum side tables by Steve Chase, circa 1980s. This pair of side

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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