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Pair of Brass Mirrored Frame Glass Top End Side Tables
Pair of Brass Mirrored Frame Glass Top End Side Tables

Pair of Brass Mirrored Frame Glass Top End Side Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of square polished brass side tables stands with mirrored glass tops. The matching coffee is

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Hollywood Regency French Maison Jansen Polished Brass Tables Glass Tops
Pair Hollywood Regency French Maison Jansen Polished Brass Tables Glass Tops

Pair Hollywood Regency French Maison Jansen Polished Brass Tables Glass Tops

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Hollywood Regency French Maison Jansen brass tables with glass tops. The set is ready

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Gilded Brass Neoclassical End Table with Two Tiers Onyx Top
Midcentury Gilded Brass Neoclassical End Table with Two Tiers Onyx Top

Midcentury Gilded Brass Neoclassical End Table with Two Tiers Onyx Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Midcentury brass end table with two tiers onyx top features an elegant style with the highlight of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Pair of Louis XVI French Jansen Style Brass Mounted End Tables
Pair of Louis XVI French Jansen Style Brass Mounted End Tables

Pair of Louis XVI French Jansen Style Brass Mounted End Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Mounted End Tables are truly something to be seen! If you look at the photos provided you will see the

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Brass Side or End Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
Mid-Century French Brass Side or End Table Attributed to Maison Jansen

Mid-Century French Brass Side or End Table Attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Charles

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A wonderful tall side or end table attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1970. Made from solid brass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Regency Style Side Tables in Polished Mahogany and Brass
Pair Regency Style Side Tables in Polished Mahogany and Brass

Pair Regency Style Side Tables in Polished Mahogany and Brass

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of small Regency style polished mahogany side tables found in France, circa 1940s. Each table

Category

Early 20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side / End Tables, circa 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side / End Tables, circa 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side / End Tables, circa 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Maison Charles

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful pair of side or end tables (glass table tops not included) in the style of Maison Jansen

Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side/ End Tables, circa 1970s
Midcentury French Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side/ End Tables, circa 1970s

Midcentury French Vintage Pair of Solid Cast Brass Side/ End Tables, circa 1970s

By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A wonderful pair of side or end tables in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1970. Made from solid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Sculpture Leg Tables
Pair of Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Sculpture Leg Tables

Pair of Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Sculpture Leg Tables

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of sculpture leg side tables by Karl Springer. Mixed metal bases with polished stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Tow Tier Glass Top Chrome Brass X-Base Square Side or End Table
Tow Tier Glass Top Chrome Brass X-Base Square Side or End Table

Tow Tier Glass Top Chrome Brass X-Base Square Side or End Table

By Mastercraft, Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Multi media mid century modern side table with shelf in style of Jansen.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Organic Cast Brass Love Birds Tree Form Side or End Table, Belgium, circa 1975
Organic Cast Brass Love Birds Tree Form Side or End Table, Belgium, circa 1975

Organic Cast Brass Love Birds Tree Form Side or End Table, Belgium, circa 1975

By Willy Daro

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A beautifully designed and crafted side or end table after Willy Daro, circa 1975. Cast in brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Tables
Pair of Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Tables

Pair of Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Tables

Located in London, by appointment only

Chic pair of high gloss black lacquer two tier tables with hand spun polished brass legs, each with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Cubes as End Tables or Coffee Table
Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Cubes as End Tables or Coffee Table

Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Cubes as End Tables or Coffee Table

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Ferndale, MI

patchwork of brushed stainless steel and polished brass geometric forms. Each measures 12 x 12 x 18 tall

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Round Side End Tables with Glass Tops by DIA
Pair of Round Side End Tables with Glass Tops by DIA

Pair of Round Side End Tables with Glass Tops by DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern brass and chrome round end tables by Design Institute of America.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables
Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables

Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables

By Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern travertine tops walnut side tables with brass feet and caps.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite Side Table
Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite Side Table

Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite Side Table

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones metric line side table. Polished brass frame with Lucite

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round Mirrored-Top Side Tables with Brass Bamboo Legs
Pair of Round Mirrored-Top Side Tables with Brass Bamboo Legs

Pair of Round Mirrored-Top Side Tables with Brass Bamboo Legs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of round, mirrored-top side / accent tables with brass bamboo leg detailing. The tables

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Parchment Solid Brass Edge Trim Square Side Occasional Coffee Table
Lacquered Parchment Solid Brass Edge Trim Square Side Occasional Coffee Table

Lacquered Parchment Solid Brass Edge Trim Square Side Occasional Coffee Table

By Aldo Tura, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Exception quality square goatskin tiles top table finish with thick high gloss lacquer.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Marble and Brass Mahogany Night Table for Calvin
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Marble and Brass Mahogany Night Table for Calvin

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Marble and Brass Mahogany Night Table for Calvin

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant night table by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Brass frame which supports the mahogany

Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Occasional Table By Milo Baughman for DIA
Occasional Table By Milo Baughman for DIA

Occasional Table By Milo Baughman for DIA

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A polished brass and glass occasional table by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bouillotte Table
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bouillotte Table

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bouillotte Table

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This French Louis XVI style mahogany bouillotte table has a variegated grey marble-top surrounded

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Oval Table
French Louis XVI Style Oval Table

French Louis XVI Style Oval Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This no- nonsense mahogany table is a fantastic addition to any space. Topped with an inset piece

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Paolo Buffa Pair of Neoclassical Rosewood Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Neoclassical Rosewood Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Neoclassical Rosewood Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa elegant rare pair of tripod bedside tables or nightstands in rosewood with maple inlays

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Limed Oak Tiered Side Tables, circa 1950s
Pair of Limed Oak Tiered Side Tables, circa 1950s

Pair of Limed Oak Tiered Side Tables, circa 1950s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings style tiered side tables. Newly refinished.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Round Side Table
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Round Side Table

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Round Side Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bronze and beveled mirror, telescoping round side table. Height is

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Italian Side Tables in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
Vintage Pair of Italian Side Tables in the Manner of Paolo Buffa

Vintage Pair of Italian Side Tables in the Manner of Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Austin, TX

finished with a lustrous, hand-rubbed French polish (shellac). Brass trim accentuates the side curves, two

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Brass Campaign End Table Nighstand Cabinet John Stuart
Rosewood Brass Campaign End Table Nighstand Cabinet John Stuart

Rosewood Brass Campaign End Table Nighstand Cabinet John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Campaign one drawer end side table by John Stuart. Striking rosewood

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Jean Charles Signed Bicolor Brass & Chrome Double Shelved Side / End Table
Jean Charles Signed Bicolor Brass & Chrome Double Shelved Side / End Table

Jean Charles Signed Bicolor Brass & Chrome Double Shelved Side / End Table

By Maison Charles

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Signed Jean Charles two-tiered brass and chrome-plated side or end table, circa 1970s. Perfect for

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Polished Brass Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
Polished Brass Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan

Polished Brass Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

functionality. High side table, brass side table, corner table, polished brass, accent table, end table, side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Pair of French Brass & Glass Side / End Tables / Nightstands
Maison Jansen Style Pair of French Brass & Glass Side / End Tables / Nightstands

Maison Jansen Style Pair of French Brass & Glass Side / End Tables / Nightstands

By Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Maison Jansen style pair of 1970s French polished brass and mirrored dark, smoked / toned glass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Chrome Side or End Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Chrome Side or End Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Chrome Side or End Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of two tier mid century modern end tables. Glass bottom shelf. Nice rectangular shape.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Burl Walnut Black Lacquer Base Brass Hardware Cube Shape End Table Stand Cabinet
Burl Walnut Black Lacquer Base Brass Hardware Cube Shape End Table Stand Cabinet

Burl Walnut Black Lacquer Base Brass Hardware Cube Shape End Table Stand Cabinet

By Henredon, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern large cabinet side end table with oversized polished brass hardware finished

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pace Furniture Leon Rosen Brass and Glass Waterfall End Side Tables
Pair of Pace Furniture Leon Rosen Brass and Glass Waterfall End Side Tables

Pair of Pace Furniture Leon Rosen Brass and Glass Waterfall End Side Tables

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

scuffs to tops. Brass has minor wear on top side. Will be polished upon purchase, which will make them

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Style Cast Brass Dragon Side or End Table Chipped Edge Glass Top
Fontana Arte Style Cast Brass Dragon Side or End Table Chipped Edge Glass Top

Fontana Arte Style Cast Brass Dragon Side or End Table Chipped Edge Glass Top

By Maison Jansen, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Midcentury French, Maison Jansen style, beautifully designed and handcrafted / cast brass dragon

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Limed Oak Tiered Side or End Tables
Limed Oak Tiered Side or End Tables

Limed Oak Tiered Side or End Tables

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Westport, CT

newly polished brass knocker pull over the newly cerused or limed finish.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Round Three-Legged Brass & Beige Enamel Side, End Table 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Round Three-Legged Brass & Beige Enamel Side, End Table 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Round Three-Legged Brass & Beige Enamel Side, End Table 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Stylish 1950s Italian side or end table on three legs in polished brass. The enameled top features

Category

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

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Maison Charles Style Cast Brass and Glass Side or End Table by La Barge, c. 1970
Maison Charles Style Cast Brass and Glass Side or End Table by La Barge, c. 1970

Maison Charles Style Cast Brass and Glass Side or End Table by La Barge, c. 1970

By Maison Charles, La Barge, Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

American vintage side table by La Barge in the style of French designers Maison Jansen and Maison

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Neoclassic Gilt Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolleys or End Tables
Early 20th Century Neoclassic Gilt Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolleys or End Tables

Early 20th Century Neoclassic Gilt Brass Bar Cart Drinks Trolleys or End Tables

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century Italian neoclassic gilt brass bar cart, drinks trolley, or end tables. Two

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of Two Travertine Marble and Brass Square Coffee or End Tables McCobb Style
Set of Two Travertine Marble and Brass Square Coffee or End Tables McCobb Style

Set of Two Travertine Marble and Brass Square Coffee or End Tables McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful set of two tables with brass X-bases and travertine tops. These can be used as end tables

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Attributed Marble Top Gueridon Tables, End Tables
Pair of Maison Jansen Attributed Marble Top Gueridon Tables, End Tables

Pair of Maison Jansen Attributed Marble Top Gueridon Tables, End Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

chrome and brass bases. This pair is perfect to be used as a pair of end tables or side tables for your

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Chrome

Maison Jansen Neoclassical 2 Tier Square Leather Top Side End Table France
Maison Jansen Neoclassical 2 Tier Square Leather Top Side End Table France

Maison Jansen Neoclassical 2 Tier Square Leather Top Side End Table France

By Maison Baguès

Located in Miami, FL

French Neoclassical Maison Jansen brass square side, end, drink table with 2 Tier light Brown Tops

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Mid-Century Danish Solid Teak Side or End Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Solid Teak Side or End Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Solid Teak Side or End Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup 1960s

By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A wonderful vintage Mid-Century side or end table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, made in

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Green Tessellated Stone and Brass Side Table by Casa Bique, c. 1970s
Mid-Century Green Tessellated Stone and Brass Side Table by Casa Bique, c. 1970s

Mid-Century Green Tessellated Stone and Brass Side Table by Casa Bique, c. 1970s

By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith, Casa Bique

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning green tessellated stone and polished brass side, end or game table by Casa Bique, circa

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Solid Oiled Walnut Brass McCobb Pulls Three-Drawer Stand End Table
Solid Oiled Walnut Brass McCobb Pulls Three-Drawer Stand End Table

Solid Oiled Walnut Brass McCobb Pulls Three-Drawer Stand End Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern all solid oil finish walnut three-drawer nightstand end occasional table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Modern White Lacquered End Tables or Nightstands
Pair of 1950s Modern White Lacquered End Tables or Nightstands

Pair of 1950s Modern White Lacquered End Tables or Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

their size and features allow for use as end or side tables, night stands or anywhere stylish, extra

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chic Pair of 1970s Polished Brass End Tables with Glass Tops
Chic Pair of 1970s Polished Brass End Tables with Glass Tops

Chic Pair of 1970s Polished Brass End Tables with Glass Tops

Located in Southampton, NY

Very good Quality 1970s Pair of chic, polished Brass End Tables with 3/4" Glass Tops

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Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass End Table SATURDAY SALE
Polished Brass End Table SATURDAY SALE

Polished Brass End Table SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Polished brass X-Frame side table. Reduced from $700.00.

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

1970's Polished Brass End Table
1970's Polished Brass End Table

1970's Polished Brass End Table

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural polished brass base glass top end table ca. 1970 in the style of Karl Springer.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Polished Brass and Onyx End Tables, circa 1980
Pair of Polished Brass and Onyx End Tables, circa 1980

Pair of Polished Brass and Onyx End Tables, circa 1980

Located in North Miami, FL

Warm shades of gold, cream, and russet dazzle in this pair of professionally polished solid brass

Category

Vintage 1980s American End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Polished Chrome Round End Table
Polished Chrome Round End Table

Polished Chrome Round End Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Round End Table, Polished Chrome with Brass Trim Glass Top. 1550.00 each. Please call showroom to

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Polished Brass Side Table
Polished Brass Side Table

Polished Brass Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Decorative polished brass side table.

Category

Vintage 1950s English End Tables

Polished Brass and Lucite Side Table
Polished Brass and Lucite Side Table

Polished Brass and Lucite Side Table

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Small Lucite and polished brass side table. Glass shelf and top. Top quality design and

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

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Polished Brass End Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic polished brass end table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every polished brass end table was constructed with great care. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage polished brass end table you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a polished brass end table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each polished brass end table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made polished brass end table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zhipeng Tan, Adam Otlewski and Mambo Unlimited Ideas are consistently popular.

How Much is a Polished Brass End Table?

The average selling price for a polished brass end table at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $19,620 for the 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.