What is a floating table?

A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.

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 does the impossible floating table work?

How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

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.

Floating End Table

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Mid Century Floating Nightstands

Round Canadian Maple Floating End Table by Haworth

$600

H 20 in Dm 20 in

Round Canadian Maple Floating End Table by Haworth

By Haworth

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Manufactured by Haworth in Canada, this stylish floating top end table makes a fantastic addition to any

Category

20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables

$5,300

H 34 in W 113 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables This 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

$900

H 20 in W 23 in D 28 in

Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern smoked glass top oak base side end table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Walnut Side End Tables with Floating Glass Shelves

$6,000 / set

H 22 in W 34 in D 20 in

Pair of Walnut Side End Tables with Floating Glass Shelves

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables stands with floating glass shelves standing on cone

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Clair End C Table Floating in Walnut by Autonomous Furniture

$1,600 / item

H 25 in W 11.75 in D 16 in

Clair End C Table Floating in Walnut by Autonomous Furniture

By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig

Located in Victoria, BC

An end table that is always there when you need her, pulled up to a sofa for a cocktail or cup of

Category

2010s Canadian Modern End Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Pair of John Stuart Ebonized Bases Floating Tops End Side Tables

$4,400 / set

H 22 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair of John Stuart Ebonized Bases Floating Tops End Side Tables

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern ebonized brass tips bases side end tables with floating tops.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

$1,495 / item

H 17.75 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Floating Top End / Cocktail Tables by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair, (sold and priced individually) of walnut end / cocktail tables by Jens

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Organic Shape Rounded Triangle End Tables with floating Glass Tops MINT

$4,800 / set

H 24 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Organic Shape Rounded Triangle End Tables with floating Glass Tops MINT

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Organic Shape Rounded Triangle End Side Occasional Lamp Tables with floating Glass Tops

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1970's Majestic Solid Patinated Bronze & Floating Granite Top Cocktail Table

$1,975

H 21 in W 30 in D 20 in

1970's Majestic Solid Patinated Bronze & Floating Granite Top Cocktail Table

By Nicos Zographos

Located in San Diego, CA

, circa 1970's a one of a kind rare piece can be used in between club chairs or as end table beautiful

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Granite, Bronze

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 28" Tall Side Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

$1,920Sale Price|40% Off

H 28 in W 16 in D 11 in

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 28" Tall Side Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant mid-century modern side table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass

Category

Vintage 1930s American End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 30" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

$3,200

H 30 in W 14 in D 11 in

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 30" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant mid-century modern corner table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass

Category

Vintage 1940s American End Tables

Materials

Wood

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 25" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

$3,200

H 25 in W 14 in D 11 in

MCM Floating Glass & Walnut 25" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant mid-century modern corner table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Floating Lucite and Wood Tables, Set of 2

$3,850 / set

H 28 in W 20 in D 18 in

1970s Milo Baughman Floating Lucite and Wood Tables, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite and wood tables you could hope to find

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sled Leg End Tables

$2,100 / set

H 21 in W 28 in D 18 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sled Leg End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage modern end tables with floating style glass tops with bevelled edges

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables

$6,995Sale Price|41% Off

H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in

Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

the approximate 24″ section occupied by both floating end tables, this generous span confirms the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 20 in D 17 in

G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Very stylish pair of teak vintage floating bedside tables. These were made by G- Plan and their

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Floating Rosewood Top Chrome Stainless Base Square Side End Coffee Table Mint

$1,800

H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in

Floating Rosewood Top Chrome Stainless Base Square Side End Coffee Table Mint

By Harvey Probber, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Knoll style floating rosewood top chrome stainless base square side end coffee table mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Chrome

Petite Danish Modern Floating Shelf / End Table / Nightstand in Oak

$375

H 5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

Petite Danish Modern Floating Shelf / End Table / Nightstand in Oak

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single suspended/wall-mounted shelf, nightstand or bedside table in oak (ca. 1960s, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Chrome End Table by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler

$2,995

H 16.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Chrome End Table by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler

Located in Topeka, KS

Sleek vintage Scandinavian Modern solid rosewood & chrome minimalist end table with floating top by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City

$16,500

H 28.5 in W 139 in D 29.5 in

1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City

By Frank Kyle

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Built-in side tables. Low profile with amazing clean modern lines. Fresh upholstery gray metallic. 139

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Petite Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstand / End Table in Teakwood

$750

H 5.75 in W 17.75 in D 12.25 in

Petite Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstand / End Table in Teakwood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single suspended/wall-mounted nightstand or bedside table in teak (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Minimal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Banded Gallery Top Bracket Legs Floating 2 Drawer Walnut Night Stand End Table

$3,200

H 23 in W 22 in D 19 in

Banded Gallery Top Bracket Legs Floating 2 Drawer Walnut Night Stand End Table

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Banded Gallery Top Bracket Legs Floating 2 Drawer Walnut Night Stand End Table MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Floating Tops One Drawer Tapered Legs Step End Tables Night Stands MINT!

$4,400 / set

H 24 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair of Floating Tops One Drawer Tapered Legs Step End Tables Night Stands MINT!

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Floating Tops One Drawer Tapered Legs Step End Tables Night Stands MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size

$45,850 / item

H 42 in W 154 in D 86 in

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size

By Wüd Furniture Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features a beautiful walnut platform. Attached to the bed are two floating end tables that feature a zinc

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, Queen Size

$42,300 / item

H 42 in W 142 in D 86 in

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, Queen Size

By Wüd Furniture Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features a beautiful walnut platform. Attached to the bed are two floating end tables that feature a zinc

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size

$47,300 / item

H 42 in W 154 in D 86 in

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size

By Wüd Furniture Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features a beautiful walnut platform. Attached to the bed are two floating end tables that feature a zinc

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Chest Drawers End Tables / Night Stands Milo Baughman

$3,250

H 26.13 in W 25.63 in D 12.5 in

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Chest Drawers End Tables / Night Stands Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, McGuire, Thayer Coggin

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Floating Bamboo Rattan Chest Drawers End Tables / Night Stands Milo Baughman. Upon further

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

18th Century Black Lacquer Painting Table

$1,935Sale Price|51% Off

H 34.25 in W 82.25 in D 24.75 in

18th Century Black Lacquer Painting Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

is of standard mitered frame construction with a floating panel. Both ends of the table have everted

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Adrian Pearsall American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered Platform Sofa

$12,500

H 30 in W 115 in D 30 in

Adrian Pearsall American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered Platform Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century orange nap upholstered platform sofa with floating walnut frame and end tables

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates

$9,995

H 29.5 in W 120 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positioned on both sides. Measuring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Recent Sales

Pair of Walnut End Tables with Floating Drawers

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 22.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Walnut End Tables with Floating Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian-Influenced side tables featuring tops with solid-walnut raised edges, and floating

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Pair of Floating Rectangular Nickel and Glass End Tables

Unavailable

H 20 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Floating Rectangular Nickel and Glass End Tables

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of midcentury end or side tables after Milo Baughman, with 3/8 thick rectangle glass and 1

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Floating Drawer Side Tables, Bedside Tables

Unavailable

H 26 in W 24 in D 14 in

Pair of Floating Drawer Side Tables, Bedside Tables

By Codor Design

Located in Seattle, WA

These beautiful hardwood walnut boxes are completely hand built with hand cut dovetails, fine brass inlay, and expertly fit drawers. The steel frame is antique gold leafed giving the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Airwave End Table

Unavailable

H 40 in W 20 in D 20 in

Airwave End Table

By Dyan Ditolla Grey

Located in New York, NY

-Floating steel end table with rosewood drawer. -Sits flat on wall, and extends forward to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Adrian Pearsall Style Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables, circa 1960s

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H 30 in W 105.75 in D 31 in

Adrian Pearsall Style Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables, circa 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

orange upholstery. This sofa appears to be soaring like a falcon with the built-in floating maple end

Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Floating Glass and Chrome End Tables

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H 15.75 in Dm 20.5 in

Floating Glass and Chrome End Tables

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of chrome circular end tables with glass top. Three simple chrome legs sit between 2 chrome

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Floating Top End Tables by John Widdicomb

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H 23.38 in W 27.07 in D 27.07 in

Floating Top End Tables by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of two-tiered end tables with floating tops in very good original finish.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Floating Curved Sofa End Table

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H 17.13 in W 70.13 in D 35 in

Milo Baughman Floating Curved Sofa End Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Denton, TX

sofa. Can also be used as a coffee table

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak End / Side Table with Floating Top

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H 21 in W 27 in L 21 in

Danish Modern Teak End / Side Table with Floating Top

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and simple Danish modern teak end / side table with floating top and under shelf (8.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Small Solid Walnut Floating Top Beveled Edge End Cocktail Table

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H 16 in Dm 16 in

Small Solid Walnut Floating Top Beveled Edge End Cocktail Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique solid walnut top with black lacquered legs end cocktail table, freshly

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Flip Floating Top One Drawer End Tables Stands

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H 24 in W 24 in L 24 in

Pair of Flip Floating Top One Drawer End Tables Stands

By Selig

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bleached zebrawood rosewood pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables featuring two sided tops.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two-Tier Floating Top End Tables by Lane Furniture

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H 22.25 in W 22 in L 22.25 in

Pair of Two-Tier Floating Top End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of Mid-Century end tables by Lane Furniture feature stylish sculpted frames

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Solid Teak Danish Modern Floating Top End Tables, circa 1970s

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H 19.75 in W 27.25 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Solid Teak Danish Modern Floating Top End Tables, circa 1970s

By Trioh, Alvar Aalto

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of solid teak vintage Danish modern end tables. Planks of solid teak are laid together to

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Floating Top Danish Rosewood Table

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H 19.75 in W 31.75 in D 19.75 in

Floating Top Danish Rosewood Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice piece of rosewood. Nicely beveled legs and a floating top. It is small coffee table or an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Rattan End Tables

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H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in

French Rattan End Tables

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of French rattan end tables with floating glass shelf. Petite in scale and grand in

Category

Vintage 1960s French End Tables

Materials

Rattan

1980's Floating Brass and Glass Nesting Tables

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H 22 in W 20 in D 24 in

1980's Floating Brass and Glass Nesting Tables

Located in New York, NY

1980s Mid-Century Modern brass with floating glass nesting tables.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Inspired Stacked Rattan Side Table with Floating Shelf

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H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 15 in

Paul Frankl Inspired Stacked Rattan Side Table with Floating Shelf

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl inspired three-tier stacked rattan end table with open sides, mahogany wood top, and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Rattan

A Pair of Side Tables by Kurt Ostervig with Floating Tops

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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

A Pair of Side Tables by Kurt Ostervig with Floating Tops

By Kurt Østervig

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of minimalist occasional square tables by Kurt Ostervig. Floating teak tops on stainless

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish End Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Bowed Front End/Side Tables

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H 23 in W 30 in D 14 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Bowed Front End/Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

tables are fitted with one floating drawer and a floating shelf. Perfect as end tables or even night

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Knud Joos for Jason Mobler Danish Modern Rosewood End Table

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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Knud Joos for Jason Mobler Danish Modern Rosewood End Table

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautifully figured floating rosewood top end table designed by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstands for Drexel, 1950s, Signed

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H 23 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in

Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstands for Drexel, 1950s, Signed

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or can also be used as side or end tables

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Heavy Turned Solid Walnut Legs Floating Lattice Ornament 1 Drawer Nightstand

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H 28 in W 24 in D 17 in

Heavy Turned Solid Walnut Legs Floating Lattice Ornament 1 Drawer Nightstand

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy turned solid walnut legs floating lattice ornament 1 drawer night stand. One drawer two

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950's table with parquet top and cane shelves

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H 20.5 in W 21 in D 28 in

Pair of 1950's table with parquet top and cane shelves

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of end tables with floating top on brass cylinders, lower cane shelf, legs with brass boots.

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Bertha Schaefer Side End Tables Walnut & Floating Travertine Italy 1950

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H 22.5 in W 23 in L 22.5 in

Fabulous Bertha Schaefer Side End Tables Walnut & Floating Travertine Italy 1950

By Bertha Schaefer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fabulous Bertha Schaefer pair of side / end tables done in luscious sculpted walnut wood and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut End Tables with Floating Slate Top

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H 15 in W 33.5 in D 22 in

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut End Tables with Floating Slate Top

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful walnut framed end tables with solid heavy stone floating tops made of textured slate.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Daybed Platform Sofa with Floating Terrazzo End Tables

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H 29.5 in W 128.38 in D 30 in

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Daybed Platform Sofa with Floating Terrazzo End Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

be soaring like a B-2 bomber with the built-in, floating black terrazzo end tables extending like

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Diminutive Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstand / End Table in Oak

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H 4.63 in W 15.88 in D 8.25 in

Diminutive Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstand / End Table in Oak

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single suspended/wall-mounted nightstand or bedside table in oak (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Minimal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Mint Condition Adrian Pearsall XL Floating Sofa Built-In Travertine End Tables

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H 26.5 in W 142 in D 31 in

Mint Condition Adrian Pearsall XL Floating Sofa Built-In Travertine End Tables

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in West Hartford, CT

! This extra-large Pearsall masterpiece features built-in travertine end tables and matching table lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Pair MId Century Modern Ebonized and Brass "Stiletto" End Tables by Lane

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H 23.75 in W 23 in D 23.25 in

Pair MId Century Modern Ebonized and Brass "Stiletto" End Tables by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Pair of Vintage Ebonized Wood and Brass American Modern Floating Form "Stiletto" End

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall Platform Mid Century Sofa for Craft Associates

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H 28 in W 126 in D 31 in

Adrian Pearsall Platform Mid Century Sofa for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well constructed Mid Century platform sofa with built in floating marble end tables . There

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble

Jens Risom Walnut T-490 Floating Top End Table

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H 24 in W 27 in D 21 in

Jens Risom Walnut T-490 Floating Top End Table

By Jens Risom

Located in New Windsor, NY

Jens Risom design T-490 floating top walnut end table. Solid walnut round tapered legs, floating

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Floating Terrazzo Top End Table

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H 21 in W 28.75 in D 16.63 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Floating Terrazzo Top End Table

By Harvey Probber, Grete Jalk, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in New Windsor, NY

and over and away from the terrazzo top to give it a floating appearance. Circa 1960. Good overall

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Terrazzo Floating Top Tables

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H 22 in W 32 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Harvey Probber Terrazzo Floating Top Tables

By Harvey Probber

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of rare Harvey Probber terrazzo tables. Floating trapezoid tops on organic walnut frames.

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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern End Tables

Two Danish 1960s Floating Bedside Nightstands in Oak and Glass by Hans Wegner

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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 13 in

Two Danish 1960s Floating Bedside Nightstands in Oak and Glass by Hans Wegner

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of Minimalist Danish 1960s floating nightstands in oak and black glass by Hans Wegner for

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Handsome Widdicomb Two-Tier Walnut and Cane Side Table Mid-Century

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H 22.25 in W 20 in D 27 in

Handsome Widdicomb Two-Tier Walnut and Cane Side Table Mid-Century

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern end table with floating top and caning by John Widdicomb. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

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Pair of Jens Risom Floating Walnut End Tables

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H 24.25 in W 21 in D 27 in

Pair of Jens Risom Floating Walnut End Tables

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of solid walnut, T-490, end/side tables by Jens Risom feature a floating top with contrasting

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

Materials

Walnut

Hexagon Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

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H 20 in W 28 in D 24 in

Hexagon Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern smoked glass top oak base side end table in hexagon shape.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa with Side Tables

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H 26.5 in W 116.5 in D 32 in

Rare Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa with Side Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rochester, NY

frame: Often featuring an open structure and rarely even incorporating floating end tables as with this

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Floating Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table on Castors with Large Drawer / End

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H 15.25 in W 30 in D 32 in

Floating Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee Table on Castors with Large Drawer / End

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman burl wood coffee table on castors with large drawer. This item does need to be

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Zig Zag Sofa

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H 24 in W 125 in D 32 in

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Zig Zag Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hanover, MA

Rarely seen sofa model designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates with a pair of floating end

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Floating Sofa with Marble End Tables

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H 29.5 in W 113 in D 31 in

Adrian Pearsall Floating Sofa with Marble End Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern beech wood frame floating sofa with Carrara marble end tables

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Carrara Marble

Widdicomb Two-Tier Walnut and Cane Side Table

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H 22.25 in W 27.13 in D 27.13 in

Widdicomb Two-Tier Walnut and Cane Side Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern end table with floating top and caning by John Widdicomb. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted and Gilt Side Table with Drawer

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H 25 in W 24.5 in D 30.5 in

Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted and Gilt Side Table with Drawer

Located in Fayetteville, AR

beautifully as a floating side table, end table or even as a high coffee table.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa w Side Table

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H 31.5 in W 122 in D 28 in

Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa w Side Table

By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This sofa features a Brazilian rosewood frame with a floating side table at one end and a sling

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Floating Top End Tables

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H 24.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Pair of Floating Top End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of dark chocolate side tables custom built by Seth Ben-Ari Inc. of New Jersey.

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Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Widdicomb Fluted Floating End Tables

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H 23.75 in W 26 in D 16 in

Pair of Widdicomb Fluted Floating End Tables

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

Outstanding Pair of Whitewashed Widdicomb Faux Drop Leaf Bedside End or Side Tables with fluting

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20th Century American Night Stands

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Mahogany

Pair of Walnut Floating Drawer End Tables

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H 21 in W 25.75 in D 14.5 in

Pair of Walnut Floating Drawer End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of walnut end tables, the single drawer floating above a lower shelf and having inlaid brass

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Vintage 1960s Belgian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Floating Nightstand or End Table, ca. 1965

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H 24 in W 23.5 in D 18 in

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Floating Nightstand or End Table, ca. 1965

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Floating Nightstand or End Table, ca. 1965. Single nightstand

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lucite & Aluminum Floating Table

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H 21 in W 16 in D 12 in

Lucite & Aluminum Floating Table

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Geometric occasional table with oval Lucite disk top and larger Lucite disk base- joined by a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Floating Side Tables by DIA

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H 23.5 in W 8 in D 16 in

Pair of Floating Side Tables by DIA

Located in New York, NY

Brass and glass tables

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Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Rosewood and green leather sofa with floating ends by L'Atelier

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H 31 in W 121 in D 28 in

Rosewood and green leather sofa with floating ends by L'Atelier

Located in Hollywood, CA

A four section green leather sofa by L'Atelier with squared bulbous rosewood feet, a floating end

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Small solid Caviuna side table with floating glass top

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H 19 in Dm 21 in

Small solid Caviuna side table with floating glass top

Located in Hollywood, CA

A small round side table of solid Caviuna wood with three tapered legs and a round floating glass

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Floating Island Circular Glass Top Tables by Jansen

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H 27.25 in Dm 27 in

Pair of Floating Island Circular Glass Top Tables by Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of circular glass top three leg tables, the chrome legs arcing out and having brass center

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Vintage 1970s French End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Pair of Floating Island Circular Glass Top Tables by Jansen

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H 27.25 in Dm 27 in

Pair of Floating Island Circular Glass Top Tables by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Vintage 1970s French End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Karl Springer Floating Glass Sidetables

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H 16.75 in Dm 10 in

Karl Springer Floating Glass Sidetables

Located in Miami, FL

Incredible chrome bases by Karl Springer with wedge glass floating sidetable.

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Vintage 1970s American End Tables

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Karl Springer Floating Glass Sidetables

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H 16.75 in Dm 10 in

Karl Springer Floating Glass Sidetables

Located in East Hampton, NY

Incredible chrome bases by Karl Springer with wedge glass floating sidetable.

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Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Grand and Elegant Floating Top Side Tables by Finn Juhl for Baker

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H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

Rare Pair of Grand and Elegant Floating Top Side Tables by Finn Juhl for Baker

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Portland, OR

These elegant side tables are from the line that modern Danish master Finn Juhl did for furniture

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Prices for a floating end table start at $472 and top out at $15,750 with the average selling for $2,600.

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What is a floating table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.
What are end tables?
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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 does the impossible floating table work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
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?
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.
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An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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