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.

Are oval tables good?

Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.

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.

What shape rug do you put under an oval table?

Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Do oval tables take up less space?

Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.

Oval End Tables

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.

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Sculptural Galaxy Oval Coffee Table in Antique Brass by Misaya

$5,918 / item

Sculptural Galaxy Oval Coffee Table in Antique Brass by Misaya

By Misaya

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural Galaxy Oval Coffee Table in Antique Brass by Misaya Dimensions: W 48 x L 45 x H 43 cm

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2010s Thai Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Oval Marble Top End Table

$3,700

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Oval Marble Top End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Oval Marble Top End Table continues the centuries-old tradition of

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI End Tables

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Marble

Biedermeier Mahogany Oval Side Table from the Late 19th Century

$1,810Sale Price|20% Off

Biedermeier Mahogany Oval Side Table from the Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Biedermeier Mahogany Oval Side Table From the Late 19th century We present you this mahogany

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Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Side Tables

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Brass

Handsome Ebonized Espresso Finish Oval Two Tier End Side Table

$975

Handsome Ebonized Espresso Finish Oval Two Tier End Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome ebonized espresso finish oval side or end table having single drawer and second lower tier.

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1990s Italian End Tables

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Wood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Oval End Tables with Marble

$5,980 / set

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Oval End Tables with Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Oval End Tables with Marble are a superlative find

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque End Tables

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Oval Marble-Top End Table

$1,450

19th Century French Louis XV Oval Marble-Top End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XV oval marble top end table features tailored lines somewhat unusual for

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV End Tables

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Marble

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Bobbin Style Extension Drop Leaf Oval Table

$2,250

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Bobbin Style Extension Drop Leaf Oval Table

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Gustavian drop leaf versatile table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian End Tables

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Wood, Paint

Oval Side Table Bubinga Blackened Walnut by Thomas Throop Made to Order

$4,700

Oval Side Table Bubinga Blackened Walnut by Thomas Throop Made to Order

By Black Creek Designs LLC

Located in New Canaan, CT

The oval Capistrano side table in blackened walnut and a contrasting figured bubinga top measures

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bubinga, Walnut

Bloom Oval Side Table by Alentes Atelier, White Cast Stone, Greece

$2,144Sale Price / item|10% Off

Bloom Oval Side Table by Alentes Atelier, White Cast Stone, Greece

By ALENTES

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

A quietly sculptural work, the Bloom Sculpted Side Table embodies Alentes’ devotion to form, craftsmanship, and the spatial language that defines the studio’s practice. Recalling the...

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2010s Greek Organic Modern End Tables

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Cast Stone

Antique Louis XVI Style Oval End Table ~ Lamp Table with Carrara Marble

$2,480

Antique Louis XVI Style Oval End Table ~ Lamp Table with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Louis XVI Oval End Table ~ Lamp Table with Carrara Marble is the perfect accent table! No

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Mahogany Oval Marble-Top Bouillote Table on Tapered Legs

$14,000

Antique French Mahogany Oval Marble-Top Bouillote Table on Tapered Legs

Located in New York, NY

Antique French mahogany oval marble-top bronze-mounted bouillote table on tapered legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s

$1,475

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Mersman Tiered Mahogany Inlay Oval Side Table W/ Protective Glass Top

$1,295

Mersman Tiered Mahogany Inlay Oval Side Table W/ Protective Glass Top

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid century Mersman Tiered Mahogany Oval Side Table With inlays and Protective Glass Top with

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

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Glass, Mahogany

DEEPLY Oval White Shiny Occasional Table With Stars Bronze Decorations on Top

$1,859 / item

DEEPLY Oval White Shiny Occasional Table With Stars Bronze Decorations on Top

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

solid wood, this table boasts an alluring oval top that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. The

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Hepplewhite Oval Satinwood and Ebony Inlaid Pembroke Table, Circa 1790

$9,500

English Hepplewhite Oval Satinwood and Ebony Inlaid Pembroke Table, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Hepplewhite oval satinwood drop leaf Pembroke table with a centered single drawer, original

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Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oval Coffee Table by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s Denmark

$7,771

Mid-Century Modern Oval Coffee Table by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s Denmark

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Paris, IDF

Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Unique Oval coffee table, frame and edging in brass, table top dark

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

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Brass

Superb Antique Neoclassical Oval Mahogany Side End Tables with Lyre Bases

$3,650 / set

Superb Antique Neoclassical Oval Mahogany Side End Tables with Lyre Bases

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A gorgeous pair of antique neoclassical mahogany oval side tables having lyrical lyre bases, wooden

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

2 Cassard Romano Chateau Walnut Oval Tiered Gallery Side Accent Tables 29"

$1,470Sale Price / set|30% Off

2 Cassard Romano Chateau Walnut Oval Tiered Gallery Side Accent Tables 29"

By Cassard Romano Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

walnut featuring oval form with one drawer, three tiers, and reticulated / pierced brass heart gallery

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Brass

English Kings Wood and Satin Wood Oval Pembroke Table. Circa 1780

$20,000

English Kings Wood and Satin Wood Oval Pembroke Table. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English one drawer Kings wood and Satin wood oval drop leaf Pembroke with original brasses

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Pair Oval Brass Gallery Glass Top Faux Bamboo Bases End Side Tables Stands MINT

$3,200 / set

Pair Oval Brass Gallery Glass Top Faux Bamboo Bases End Side Tables Stands MINT

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Oval Brass Gallery Glass Top Faux Bamboo Bases End Side Tables Stands MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

1910s Oval Viennese Occasional Table by Wiener Werkstätte, Solid Walnut Restored

$8,128

1910s Oval Viennese Occasional Table by Wiener Werkstätte, Solid Walnut Restored

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century oval Viennese occasional table from Wiener Werkstätte, solid walnut restored

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

$6,000 / set

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

$2,450 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

American Mission Oak Pedestal Oval Side Tables W Leatherette Nail Trim Apron

$2,250 / set

American Mission Oak Pedestal Oval Side Tables W Leatherette Nail Trim Apron

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of vintage American Amish mission oak pedestal oval side tables with nail trim over

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Late 20th Century American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Midcentury Iron and Teak Wood Oval Italian Coffee Table, 1950s

$1,792

Silvio Cavatorta Midcentury Iron and Teak Wood Oval Italian Coffee Table, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful midcentury oval coffee table in Iron and Teak Wood. This item was designed in Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Iron

Bespoke Italian Textured Brass Black Granite Oval Side Table Doubles as a Pair

$7,980 / item

Bespoke Italian Textured Brass Black Granite Oval Side Table Doubles as a Pair

By Matlight Milano, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

oval top in polished black granite, raised on laser-cut iron legs, with a rough texture in hammered

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2010s Italian Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass, Iron

Henredon Oval Burl Walnut 3 Tier Sied End Lamp Table Stand Magazine Shelf MINT

$2,800

Henredon Oval Burl Walnut 3 Tier Sied End Lamp Table Stand Magazine Shelf MINT

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Henredon Oval Burl Walnut 3 Tier Sied End Lamp Table Stand Magazine Shelf MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

French Oval Gilt Marble Top Occasional Table w/ Foliage Medallions & Swags, 1780

$15,000

French Oval Gilt Marble Top Occasional Table w/ Foliage Medallions & Swags, 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

French oval gilt carved wood and gesso four-drawer occasional table with the original marble top

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble

Forged Gold Gilt Iron Base Figural Glass Oval Side Occasional Table

$1,800

Forged Gold Gilt Iron Base Figural Glass Oval Side Occasional Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Forged steel base scallop shape glass top side table. Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern style. 3/4" thick beveled glass top.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Modern Findley Oval Tall Side Table in Soap on Pine by Martin and Brockett

$3,630 / item

Modern Findley Oval Tall Side Table in Soap on Pine by Martin and Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett’s Findley Oval Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved

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2010s American End Tables

Materials

Pine

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

$2,234 / item

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Mauve Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Norman side table with laquered base and printed glass top. Made to Order with special size 23" H x 20" W x 14" D. For sales with delivery address within European territories, VAT ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Rococo Style Carved and Burled Walnut Glass Tray Top Oval Side Table

$1,495 / set

1950s Rococo Style Carved and Burled Walnut Glass Tray Top Oval Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1950s Rococo style carved walnut glass tray top oval side table in good vintage condition

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Wave Oval Coffee Table 2 in Contemporary Heat Tempered Steel and Starphire Glass

$11,000 / item

Wave Oval Coffee Table 2 in Contemporary Heat Tempered Steel and Starphire Glass

By Kin & Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rolled sheets of steel curl and peel away beneath a transparent oval glass surface, capturing the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Tilt Top Oval Side Table Bulbous Pedestal

$2,415

Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Tilt Top Oval Side Table Bulbous Pedestal

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Walnut marquetry inlaid tilt top side table with bulbus base A good looking and functional table, its very decorative, I...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Green Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

$2,234 / item

Low Side Table Norman, Oval Green Printed Glass Top and Plated Brass Base

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Norman side table with laquered base and printed glass top. Made to Order with special size 23" H x 20" W x 14" D. For sales with delivery address within European territories, VA...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Oval Side End Lamp Tripod Table Ornately Carve

$1,311

Victorian Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Oval Side End Lamp Tripod Table Ornately Carve

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Victorian circa 1840 Burr Walnut oval tripod table

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair Glass Top Black Lacquer Oval Pierced Shape Solid Tops End Side Tables Stand

$6,400 / set

Pair Glass Top Black Lacquer Oval Pierced Shape Solid Tops End Side Tables Stand

By Ico Parisi, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Glass Top Black Lacquer Oval Pierced Shape Solid Tops End Side Tables Stands. Italian mid

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Modern Bronze Lamp Table designed by Greg Sheres. Oval Glass top. In stock now.

$2,970

Modern Bronze Lamp Table designed by Greg Sheres. Oval Glass top. In stock now.

By Greg Sheres

Located in Hilton Head Island, SC

Modern Bronze Lamp Table designed by Greg Sheres. Round Glass top. In stock now. The "Hepburn" side table is a throwback to the glory days of Hollywood glamour. This table base is m...

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2010s Chinese Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oval Brass Gallery One-Drawer End Side Table in Bleached Rosewood by Baker

$1,800

Oval Brass Gallery One-Drawer End Side Table in Bleached Rosewood by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Neoclassical Federal style bleached side end lamp table stand by Baker.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE OVAL HARDWOOD CARVED LEGS PIE CRUST EDGE QUAD LAMP SiDE END WINE TABLE

$1,311

VINTAGE OVAL HARDWOOD CARVED LEGS PIE CRUST EDGE QUAD LAMP SiDE END WINE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Mahogany Pie crust edge, Oval lamp or side table. A good-looking well-made four legged side table in good

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20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

French Louis XV Style Brass Ormolu Mahogany 2-Tier 3-Drawer Oval Side Table

$1,650

French Louis XV Style Brass Ormolu Mahogany 2-Tier 3-Drawer Oval Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany 2-tier 3-drawer side table in very good vintage condition. Features 3 drawers opening and closing very smoothly. Bottom shelf for additi...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Side-Table, Attr F. Linke

$12,500

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Side-Table, Attr F. Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany oval table, attributed to

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Haywood Wakefield American Victorian Wicker Round End Table

$2,500

Haywood Wakefield American Victorian Wicker Round End Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian painted wicker round end table with oval open sides and wood top and shelf

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian End Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern One Drawer Nightstand with Open Shelf and Tapered Leg

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern One Drawer Nightstand with Open Shelf and Tapered Leg

Located in Seattle, WA

is fitted with an oval-shaped pull featuring a contrasting center detail, adding a subtle decorative

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Pair of Walnut-Toned End Tables with Open Shelf and Dovetail Drawer.

$2,795 / set

Mid-Century Pair of Walnut-Toned End Tables with Open Shelf and Dovetail Drawer.

Located in Seattle, WA

single lower drawer providing concealed storage. The drawers are fitted with sculpted oval pulls and

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III INLAID COFFEE TABLE

$2,678

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III INLAID COFFEE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

decorations, and joined by a crosspiece. The inlays on the oval-shaped top, featuring geometric and floral

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III End Tables

Materials

Bronze

J. Wade Beam Zephyr Table Base for Brueton, 1980c.

$4,500

J. Wade Beam Zephyr Table Base for Brueton, 1980c.

By Brueton, J. Wade Beam

Located in Chicago, IL

a custom or off-the-shelf glass top (not included) Ideal For: - Pairing with a round or oval glass

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Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of German Biedermeier Mahogany Lyre End Tables

$15,000 / set

Pair of German Biedermeier Mahogany Lyre End Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Similar German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany oval end tables with a single drawer and

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier End Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV-Style Mahogany Side-Table, Francois Linke Attr

$18,450

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV-Style Mahogany Side-Table, Francois Linke Attr

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oval Guéridon - Side-Table, attributed to François Linke (1855–1946).The oval top veneered in diamond

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg CARVED TOP Barley Twist Oak c. 1920-30s

$1,775

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg CARVED TOP Barley Twist Oak c. 1920-30s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Carved Top Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table ~~Barley Twist Legs and

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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th C. Italian Petite Neoclassical Cabinet w/Decorative Inlay

$4,480

Early 19th C. Italian Petite Neoclassical Cabinet w/Decorative Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

century. This antique cabinet from Italy features decorative inlay throughout; with an oval-shaped foliage

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Walnut Side Table Circa 1925

$2,277

French Art Deco Walnut Side Table Circa 1925

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

neoclassical grace with the decorative flair of early French modernism. The oval top is framed with a shallow

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Side Table with Marble Top

$3,500

19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Side Table with Marble Top

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely late 19th century mahogany side table with an oval rouge marble top framed by a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian, Sicily, Rococo Period Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Table, mid 18th century

$5,860

Italian, Sicily, Rococo Period Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Table, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

with a rectangle pattern centering an oval, the shaped apron with a large sunken inlay of brass on all

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern 1 Drawer End Table by Lane Furniture

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern 1 Drawer End Table by Lane Furniture

Located in Seattle, WA

the era. It includes a single drawer with the appearance of two, accented by a pair of original oval

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Olive Ash Burl, Ash and Caned Side Tables

$2,500 / item

Pair of Olive Ash Burl, Ash and Caned Side Tables

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of oval olive ash burl and figured ash end tables with caned bottom shelf. Very distinctive

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood, Ash, Burl

Angelo Mangiarotti White Italian Carrara Marble Side Table Eros High Model

$7,800

Angelo Mangiarotti White Italian Carrara Marble Side Table Eros High Model

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Chicago, IL

restorations. It is more an oval than circle. Vintage.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

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There is a range of oval end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 283 antique and vintage oval end tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of oval end tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oval end tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some oval end tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller oval end tables, measuring 12.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful oval end tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Oval End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

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 Oval End Tables

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 oval tables good?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is the average size of an end table?
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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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for an end table?
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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.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

Find end tables on 1stDibs.
What shape rug do you put under an oval table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Do oval tables take up less space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.

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