What is a pull handle?

A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a bell pull used for?

A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.

When were Bell pulls used?

Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a wagon pulled by horses called?

There are many names for wagons pulled by horses, including but not limited to stagecoaches, rig, gig and trap. Prior to the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were more common and used for carrying people and goods via road, railway and even waterway. Shop a selection of horse-drawn wagon memorabilia on 1stDibs.

What are most popular kitchen cabinet pulls?

Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.

Can you add a pull chain to a light fixture?

Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.

What is the difference between a hand-pulled lithograph and an offset lithograph?

In a hand-pulled lithograph , the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?

The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

What is the difference between a snooker table and a pool table?

The difference between a snooker table and a pool table comes down to dimensions. Generally, a snooker table is larger than a pool table, also called a billiards table. The increased size is due to the fact that a snooker game typically uses a total of 21 balls, compared to the 9 to 15 used during a pool game. Both types of gaming tables have six pockets, but those on a snooker table are usually smaller than those on a pool table because snooker balls tend to be smaller than billiard balls. On 1stDibs, find a range of billiard and snooker tables.

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 a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

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.

What is the difference between a drawing table and a drafting table?

The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

What is the difference between a billiard table and a pool table?

The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a bistro table and a pub table?

The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.

Pull Out Table

Queen Anne Mahogany Side Table

Rosewood Denmark

Leather Inlay Table

Walnut Chess

Mahogany Tea Table With Tray

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table

Danish Modern Dining Table With 2 Leaves

20th Century Mahagony Writing Desk

Italian 18th Century Walnut Pull Out Table From Tuscany

$18,900

Italian 18th Century Walnut Pull Out Table From Tuscany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian 18th-century walnut pull out table from Tuscany. The table is raised by superb turned legs with topie shaped feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Pull Out Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics

$12,000

Dutch Pull Out Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics

By Finn Juhl, George Nakashima, Hans J. Wegner, Figure Ground

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The table design expands on the Dutch Pull Out Table typology of the medieval ages and fuses it with modern aesthetics and constructed by Japanese joinery techniques.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1940s Pair of Industrial Nightstands with Pull Out Table, Czechoslovakia

$1,691 / set

1940s Pair of Industrial Nightstands with Pull Out Table, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Both item were let it rust and lacquered afterwards to close the surface - Unfolded dimension: 76cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Industrial Tables

Materials

Iron

George Nelson Nightstands with Pull Out Tables for Herman Miller

$1,200 / set

George Nelson Nightstands with Pull Out Tables for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of dark ebony toned Mid Century nightstands with pull out bedside table and upper and lower bookcase styled storage .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Modern Large Sofa with Large Pull Out Table and Metal Details on Wood Legs

$6,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Large Sofa with Large Pull Out Table and Metal Details on Wood Legs

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Irving sofa is where form meets function - this sofa has loose back and seat cushions made of soft foam with feather and down - the square arms have a notch to allow the seat cus...

Category

2010s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Solis telescopic spotlight "intensive lamp" around 1970.

$251

Solis telescopic spotlight "intensive lamp" around 1970.

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Solis telescopic spotlight Pull-out table lamp. Ideal as a reading lamp. 3-step light switch, extendable to approx. 50cm, 12 v car bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Satinwood Pull Out Side Table by Michel Dufet

$14,500

Satinwood Pull Out Side Table by Michel Dufet

By Michel Dufet

Located in Montreal, QC

Satinwood Pull Out Side Table by Michel Dufet with figured square top, each side with a pull out drink slide France: circa 1929 Bibliography: "Art et Industrie" Oct. 1929, similar m...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools

$12,000 / set

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools

By Carrocel, Milo Baughman

Located in North York, ON

Modern Console Table with Pull Out Ottoman Stools. In the manner of iconic mid-century modern designer Milo Baughman.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table with Pull-Out Leaf

$2,800

19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table with Pull-Out Leaf

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th century fruitwood farm table, the plank top raised on square tapering legs joined by pegged mortise and tenon joints that show plainly at the frieze.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Extendable Antique Pinewood Dining Room Table

$23,900

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Extendable Antique Pinewood Dining Room Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Scandinavian round pull-out table features four extension leaves, allowing it to convert easily from an intimate dining table to a grand conference or banquet table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Conference Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare French Marquetry Writing Tables with Leather Pull Out Slides

$4,250 / set

Rare French Marquetry Writing Tables with Leather Pull Out Slides

Located in Dallas, TX

The beautifully inlaid tops showcase exceptional craftsmanship with intricate geometric and floral motifs executed in contrasting exotic wood veneers. Each table features a single p...

Category

Antique 1860s Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table With Pull-Out Extensions

$3,851

Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table With Pull-Out Extensions

Located in Cheshire, GB

Practical as well as decorative, the table incorporates pull-out extension leaves to either end, allowing it to accommodate additional diners while maintaining proportional integrity.

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Kittinger Walnut Regency Side Table with Pull Out Writing Surfaces

$2,750

Kittinger Walnut Regency Side Table with Pull Out Writing Surfaces

By Kittinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Unique characteristic is the double pull-out writing or drink surfaces.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Nightstands by Komfort

$2,800 / set

Danish Modern Teak Nightstands by Komfort

By Komfort

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Featuring rich teak wood, pull out table tops, and drawers for all your bedside storage needs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Flame Mahogany Oval Gueridon Table With Pull-Out Tray

$1,250

Mid-Century Flame Mahogany Oval Gueridon Table With Pull-Out Tray

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Flame Mahogany Oval Gueridon Table With Pull-Out Tray with tapered legs. Measures 23" W x 26" D x 23"H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Mixed Fruitwoods Library / Center Table W/ Pull Out Trays

$2,775

Theodore Alexander Mixed Fruitwoods Library / Center Table W/ Pull Out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

Theodore Alexander Mixed Fruitwoods Stretcher Library Table with Single Drawer and leather with Two Stenciled Leather top Pull Out Trays.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Queen Anne Style Lamp Table Candle Stand with Pull-Out Tray

$666

Queen Anne Style Lamp Table Candle Stand with Pull-Out Tray

Located in Germantown, MD

Cute Queen Anne style lamp table or candle stand or side table with pull-out tray.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

$3,600

French Writing Table, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This item would make the perfect addition to any office or living space where one can enjoy writing or working at this lovely table. Dimensions: Height of the table: 32" Width of ...

Category

20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Side Table with Pull Out Side Table Drawers after Edmund Spence

$595

Mid Century Side Table with Pull Out Side Table Drawers after Edmund Spence

By Edmond J. Spence, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Mid Century side table cabinet, having three " drawers" the top being an actual drawer, the lower two are small folding side tables. The case is in good, overall condition, f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

ARCANO Small Table Eucalyptus Wood - Movable Pull-Out Shelves by Storagemilano

$17,563 / item

ARCANO Small Table Eucalyptus Wood - Movable Pull-Out Shelves by Storagemilano

By Fratelli Boffi, Storagemilano

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Arcano is a coffee table that hides an unexpected detail within itself: an elegant central chest with opening shelves and hidden compartments, entirely made of high-gloss polyester l...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak Extendable Dining Table with Two Pull-Out Leaves Vintage 1970s

$2,465

Oak Extendable Dining Table with Two Pull-Out Leaves Vintage 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rectangular dining table features an extendable design with two pull-out leaves.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Leaves Sejling Skabe Denmark 1960s

$3,200

Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Leaves Sejling Skabe Denmark 1960s

By Sejling Skabe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Two integrated draw leaves pull out smoothly from underneath the main table surface to significantly increase seating capacity for larger dinner parties.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Olive Burl Wood Game Table Pull Out Trays One Drawer MINT!

$6,800

Italian Olive Burl Wood Game Table Pull Out Trays One Drawer MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Olive Burl Wood Game Table Pull Out Trays One Drawer MINT!

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Olive

1960s Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Formica Extension

$971

1960s Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Formica Extension

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Rectangular rosewood coffee table from the 1960s, featuring a pull-out extension on one side clad in black Formica, designed to withstand hot objects and provide a practical serving ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Leaves Sejling Skabe Denmark 1960s

$4,000

Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Leaves Sejling Skabe Denmark 1960s

By Sejling Skabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two integrated draw leaves pull out smoothly from underneath the main table surface to significantly increase seating capacity for larger dinner parties.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Queen Anne Style Cherry Tea Table with Pull-out Trays

$1,395

Queen Anne Style Cherry Tea Table with Pull-out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

A Queen Anne Style Cherry Tea Table with Pull-out Trays from the mid 20th Century Measures 29" in width , 17" on depth, 27.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Extending Pull-out Dining table

$6,497

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Extending Pull-out Dining table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Good Quality Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Extending Pull-Out Dining Table This early 19th-century William IV period mahogany dining table is a superb example of f...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jugendstil Cherrywood Side Table with Marble Top and Pull-Out Shelf, circa 1900

$1,714

Jugendstil Cherrywood Side Table with Marble Top and Pull-Out Shelf, circa 1900

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A Jugendstil side table in cherrywood with a grey-veined marble top, Germany, circa 1900.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Queen Ann Solid Mahogany Pull Out Trays Gallery Top Side End Table MINT

$900

Queen Ann Solid Mahogany Pull Out Trays Gallery Top Side End Table MINT

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Queen Ann Solid Mahogany Pull Out Trays Gallery Top Side End Table MINT

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Heritage Mid Century Regency Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table W/ Pull Out Tray

$1,295

Heritage Mid Century Regency Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table W/ Pull Out Tray

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Regency Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table With Pull Out Tray and Cross Banded top by Heritage Furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Round Italian Gueridon Table on Fluted Tapered Legs Pull Out Trays Two Drawers

$3,200

Round Italian Gueridon Table on Fluted Tapered Legs Pull Out Trays Two Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Round Italian Gueridon Table on Fluted Tapered Legs Pull Out Trays Two Drawers MINT

Category

20th Century Italian Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Regency Style Mahogany Trestle Table With Pull-Out Trays & Paw Feet

$1,195

Mid Century Regency Style Mahogany Trestle Table With Pull-Out Trays & Paw Feet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Regency Style Mahogany Trestle Table With Two Pull-Out Trays and Brass Cap Paw Feet Measures 40" in width x 23.5" in height x 17" in depth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table with Pull-Out Extensions, 1940s

$5,400

Italian Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table with Pull-Out Extensions, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

The rich depth of the walnut is enhanced by the sleek Art Deco lines that define its form, with every angle and curve deliberate and expressive. The table is designed to be interact...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Floral Rose Tea Side Table w Pull Out Tray 19"

$550

Mid Century Walnut Floral Rose Tea Side Table w Pull Out Tray 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Regency and Hepplewhite style tea side table. Made of walnut featuring an inset gallery top with floral rose design, a scalloped apron, pullout tray, and tapered fluted ...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Leaves, Denmark, 1960s

$5,944

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Leaves, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hammarö, SE

The clean architectural lines are softened by beautifully balanced proportions, while two discreet pull-out extension leaves provide additional surface space whenever needed.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Walnut Dressing Table, Early 19th Century, Pull-Out Writing Surface

$2,350

Italian Walnut Dressing Table, Early 19th Century, Pull-Out Writing Surface

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Walnut Dressing Table, early 19th century, with pull-out writing surface above frieze drawer and two short drawers on each side on four square tapered legs 30.5" H x 41.5" W...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fixed Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics

$7,300

Fixed Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics

By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The table design expands on the Dutch Pull Out Table typology of the medieval ages and fuses it with modern aesthetics and constructed by Japanese joinery techniques.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Federal Style Mahogany Library Book Stand with Pull-Out Trays

$950

Federal Style Mahogany Library Book Stand with Pull-Out Trays

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Elkhart, IN

Date: Late 20th Century Styles: Federal, Georgian, English Country, Traditional Dimensions: 19"W × 8.5"D × 28.25"H Table Height: 20.5"H Pull-Out Extensions: 5.75"W × 3"D each Materia...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Sheraton Style Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table With Pull Out Trays

$1,850

Baker Sheraton Style Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table With Pull Out Trays

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Baker Furniture well figured mahogany oval cocktail table with satinwood inlay, two conforming pull out trays and the whole resting on four tapering legs with brass caps and casters.

Category

20th Century American Sheraton Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Pine Dining Table with Pull Out Leaves & Square Tapering Legs

$7,950

Large 18th Century Pine Dining Table with Pull Out Leaves & Square Tapering Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 18th Century Pine Dining Table with Pull Out Leaves & Square Tapering Legs 138.5″W (w/leaves) X 100.5″W (no leaves) X 39.75″D X 31″H X 24.75″AH

Category

Antique 18th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Oak Extendable Dining Table with Pull-Out Leaves Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$2,155

Oak Extendable Dining Table with Pull-Out Leaves Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This versatile oak dining table features convenient pull-out leaves and sculptural turned legs for classic Scandinavian style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Long Teak Extendable Dining Table with Two Pull-Out Leaves Danish Vintage 1960s

$2,385

Long Teak Extendable Dining Table with Two Pull-Out Leaves Danish Vintage 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant rectangular dining table expands effortlessly to accommodate extra guests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Custom Walnut Game Table with Backgammon and Pull out Chess Top

$6,450 / item

Custom Walnut Game Table with Backgammon and Pull out Chess Top

Located in New York, NY

Custom walnut Backgammon table that converts to chess with a slide out board. New production. Made to order in walnut or mahogany. Designed and made in NYC-- each table is handcra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood with Pull-Out Formica Tray 1960s

$1,423

Danish Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood with Pull-Out Formica Tray 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish coffee table in Brazilian rosewood from the 1960s. The table features a rectangular top with strong rosewood grain and a practical pull-out tray with original Formica for drin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Wooden Secretary Desk

$4,229

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Wooden Secretary Desk

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Madrid, ES

Hardwood and wood veneer, details on feet and the bottom in aluminum. Pull-out table top covered in leather, internal drawers, sliding laminate diaphragms and two doors behind which ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Draw Leaves N&R Mobler 1960s

$4,000

Danish Rosewood Dining Table Expandable Pull Out Draw Leaves N&R Mobler 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional expandable dining table features a clean rectangular top supported by slender tapered legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Heritage American 2-Tier Burl Fruitwood and Cane Side Table w Pull-out Tray

$1,295

Heritage American 2-Tier Burl Fruitwood and Cane Side Table w Pull-out Tray

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Heritage Furniture American two-Tier Burl Fruitwood, banded top and Caned lower tier Side Table with Pull-out Tray. Great vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Dining table With Pull-Out Made In Rosewood By Henning Kjærnulf From 1960s

$1,789

Dining table With Pull-Out Made In Rosewood By Henning Kjærnulf From 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The table has a pull-out function, which means you can have extra space for guests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.

$800

Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900. Excellent condition. Dimensions: H 73.0 cm x W 48.0 cm.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Biedermeier Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's

$2,100

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's

Located in Plainview, NY

Danish MCM Teak Dining Room Table with Two Pull-Out Extension Leaves , 1960's This beautiful vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table showcases rich teak wood with striking na...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1967 Thomasville Furniture Queen Anne Cherry Side Tea Table Pull Out Trays Vtg

$850

1967 Thomasville Furniture Queen Anne Cherry Side Tea Table Pull Out Trays Vtg

By Thomasville

Located in Dayton, OH

Features a rectangular form with rectangular inset top over a serpentine apron with pull out drink trays. The table is supported by long cabriole legs leading to pad feet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Cherry

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tea Table With Pull Out Trays

$1,550

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tea Table With Pull Out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tea Table With Pull Out Trays. Fully Finished on both sides, front and rear.

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Vintage Queen Anne Walnut Oval Extension Coffee Table with Pull-Out Trays

$1,196

1970s Vintage Queen Anne Walnut Oval Extension Coffee Table with Pull-Out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful 1970s Vintage Queen Anne style walnut oval extension coffee table with 2 pull-out trays. Pull out extension trays are 10 inches, for a potential maximum table width of 56".

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kittinger George III Mahogany Single Drawer Galleried Tea Table w Pull-Out Trays

$1,596

Kittinger George III Mahogany Single Drawer Galleried Tea Table w Pull-Out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

Kittinger Authentique Furniture George III Style single deep drawer tea table server with two pull-out trays and tapered fluted legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Biggs Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tea Pull Out Tray Side End Table

$1,175

Vintage Biggs Queen Anne Style Mahogany Tea Pull Out Tray Side End Table

By Biggs Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Biggs Furniture Queen Anne style tea table, circa last half 20th century. Made from mahogany with an inset top, serpentine scalloped skirt and cabriole legs leading paw feet. Origina...

Category

1990s Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ball & Claw Chippendale Mahogany Server Console with Gallery and Pull-out Trays

$2,150

Ball & Claw Chippendale Mahogany Server Console with Gallery and Pull-out Trays

Located in Germantown, MD

An absolutely gorgeous Chippendale Mahogany server console with gallery and pull-out trays with Ball & Claw feet. Features two 12" x 12" adjustable pull-out trays and one Large dra...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

A Large French 1950's Cherry Wood Dining Table with Two Pull-Out End Leaves

$4,700

A Large French 1950's Cherry Wood Dining Table with Two Pull-Out End Leaves

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large French Mid-Century cherry wood dining or conference table with two pull-out end leaves Width is 101 inches when fully extended.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen

$2,520

Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen Manufacturer: AB Seffle Möbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 55 wide x 25 deep x 19.75 tall. Condition: In...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique French Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley with Pull-Out Leaves

$2,450

Antique French Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley with Pull-Out Leaves

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant antique French bar cart or drinks trolley featuring a raised gallery top with pull-out leaves that extend the serving surface.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1970s Baker French Style One Drawer Leather Top Pull Out Trays Cabriole Legs

$3,750

1970s Baker French Style One Drawer Leather Top Pull Out Trays Cabriole Legs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite leather top gaming table. The ultra rare table exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding de...

Category

Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Recent Sales

Mahogany Library Table or Pull Out Table after Gillows of Lancaster

Unavailable

H 29.73 in W 48.04 in D 41.93 in

Mahogany Library Table or Pull Out Table after Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early mahogany library writing table/pull-out table after a design by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1830.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiger Oak Refectory, Draw Leaf, Pull Out Table, Scotland 1920, H899

Unavailable

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Vintage Tiger Oak Refectory, Draw Leaf, Pull Out Table, Scotland 1920, H899

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Tiger Oak Refectory Table, Draw Leaf, Pull Out Table, Scotland 1920, H899 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Solid Panelled Oak Top Above two pull out ends Raised upon ...

Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Tuscan Dining Table (ref# MG01)

Unavailable

H 32 in W 39 in D 39 in

Tuscan Dining Table (ref# MG01)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dining Table with 2 leaves which pull out. Table base is all olive wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Walnut, Olive

Chinoiserie Nest of Tables

Unavailable

H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in

Chinoiserie Nest of Tables

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Each of the four pull-out tables featuring more chinoiserie decoration.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables

Unavailable

H 22.05 in Dm 29.14 in

Art Deco Walnut Nest of Tables

Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire

Stylish and practical nest of Art Deco walnut tables. One large table, with four quarter shaped pullout / pull-out tables beneath.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Teak Nesting Tables by V. Wilkins for G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1970s.

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Teak Nesting Tables by V. Wilkins for G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1970s.

By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

This set of three pull out tables was designed by Victor Wilkins for british manufatured G-Plan.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

French Country Dining Table with Pull Out Leaves

Unavailable

H 31 in W 76 in D 32.5 in

French Country Dining Table with Pull Out Leaves

Located in Culver City, CA

It has two leaves that pull out from the ends making it a festive dining table.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Table with Pull Out

Unavailable

H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side Table with Pull Out

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Handy pull out surface expander. Unrestored item, some marks consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Beautiful Danish Teak Dining Table with Dutch Pull Out Plates

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 34.26 in

Beautiful Danish Teak Dining Table with Dutch Pull Out Plates

Located in Odense, Denmark

Beautiful teak dining table with Dutch pullout plates. A Classic, stylish Danish design with square legs, which seats 10 people. The table appears with few / minimal traces of wear...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs

Unavailable

H 25.99 in Dm 27.76 in

Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs

Located in Budapest, HU

This Art Deco round table, crafted from richly grained teak, embodies the refined yet practical design sensibilities of the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Teak Coffee Table with Drawers and Pull-Out Tray

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 59.06 in D 23.23 in

1950s Danish Teak Coffee Table with Drawers and Pull-Out Tray

Located in Budapest, HU

Designed with both aesthetics and practicality in mind, this 1950s Danish coffee table offers more than meets the eye. The teak veneer surface is clean and understated, while the low...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Pull-Out Coffee Table, Signed by French Designer Jean-François Reboul

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 47 in D 35 in

Pull-Out Coffee Table, Signed by French Designer Jean-François Reboul

By Jean François Reboul

Located in Paris, FR

Steel nickel-plated frame and legs. Tops made out of burned pinewood. Three different patterns. One big table and two smaller tables: Width 21.5, depth 13.8, height 18.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Omann Jun Dining Table Mod 50 in Teak with Pull-Out Tops, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 94.1 in D 34.65 in

Omann Jun Dining Table Mod 50 in Teak with Pull-Out Tops, 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Laxå, SE

In the dining table, there are two pull-out boards of 54 cm each, which are always at hand and make it possible to seat eight to ten people around the table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Tiger Oak Refectory Pull Out Draw Leaf Dining Table, Scotland 1920, H744

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42 in D 47.5 in

Large Tiger Oak Refectory Pull Out Draw Leaf Dining Table, Scotland 1920, H744

Located in Vancouver, BC

Large tiger oak refectory pull out draw leaf dining table, Scotland 1920, H744 Scotland 1920 Solid Tiger Oak Original Finish 3 Panelled top Pair of slide out leaves on the e...

Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jens Side Table, Little Table, Color, Metal, Design, Adjustable, Coffe Table

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 21.66 in

Jens Side Table, Little Table, Color, Metal, Design, Adjustable, Coffe Table

By MASSIMO BROGLIO

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

A concealed black metal tray provides additional space and can be pulled out as needed. Jens side Table can be adjusted in height to suit different needs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Country, Rustic, Dining Table

Unavailable

H 32 in W 38 in D 38 in

Country, Rustic, Dining Table

Located in Toronto, ON

Fruit wood, square table. Two pull out leafs under the top. Top has parquet pattern.The table can accommodate 10 to 12 people Perfect for rustique/country or even modern/industrial...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Farm Tables

Paul McCobb for Directional Tables

Unavailable

H 24 in W 21 in D 22 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Tables

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb for Directional pull-out tray tables, circa 1960 in fully restored condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1850 to 1870 Scandinavian Table

Unavailable

H 31 in W 45 in D 20 in

1850 to 1870 Scandinavian Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a Scandinavian table from 1850s to 1870s with original paint. It is very versatile as the leaves can be pulled out or kept in.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Country Serving Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Ballard Designs Demilune Tables

Unavailable

H 31 in W 43.38 in D 21.19 in

Pair of Ballard Designs Demilune Tables

Located in Cookeville, TN

The back center leg pulls out to support the table when it is opened.

Category

20th Century Italian Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Empire play set table and chairs

Unavailable

H 30.91 in W 22.84 in D 31.7 in

Antique Empire play set table and chairs

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Inside the table there is a leather board, which gives the table a luxurious look and practical use for playing various games. - Storage space: After unfolding the top of the table o...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Period Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Hall Table

Unavailable

H 35 in W 65 in D 28 in

Exceptional Period Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Hall Table

Located in Toronto, ON

Exceptional period Italian Renaissance carved oak hall table. Extendible pull-out leaves.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese Chippendale Style Green Leather top Game Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in

Chinese Chippendale Style Green Leather top Game Table

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking faux bamboo chinese chippendale style green leather top table with pull outs and worn painted finish

Category

Early 20th Century Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Walnut Extending Dining Table

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 37.41 in D 29.53 in

Art Deco Walnut Extending Dining Table

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This is a beautifully crafted blond walnut extending dining table from the 1930s. It features two pull-out leaves, each extending the table by 27 cm, making it both practical and ele...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

William IV mahogany extending dining table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 75 in D 54 in

William IV mahogany extending dining table

Located in Salisbury, GB

Not multi-boards as you see in tables that are more modern. The table pulls out on runners so that the extra leaf can be put into place before you secure with a table fork that slide...

Category

Antique 1820s English William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Brass and Chromed Metal Grid Side Table Base, 1970s Pierre Cardin, Adjustable

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 11.5 in

Brass and Chromed Metal Grid Side Table Base, 1970s Pierre Cardin, Adjustable

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Raleigh, NC

1970s metal table base in chrome and brass finish. The elements form a grid that can pivot at the screwed joints, so the base can be square and used as a dining or side table, or pul...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A marquetry table with gilt bronze mounts and secret drawer open

Unavailable

H 28 in W 28.25 in D 16 in

A marquetry table with gilt bronze mounts and secret drawer open

By Pierre Macret

Located in New York, NY

Macret fabricated numerous small, ingenious pieces of furniture, tables with pull-outs, work tables, gueridons, tripods, and light-holders, and was considered an ébéniste of great ta...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Tables

Antique Large French Cherry Mahogany Extending Dining Table Quality

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 115.95 in

Antique Large French Cherry Mahogany Extending Dining Table Quality

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique large quality reproduction French style pull out dining table which is approximately 9'8" long with the two extension leaves pulled out.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Outstanding French Art Moderne Macassar Ebony Dining Table C 1940s

Unavailable

H 30 in W 78.5 in D 39 in

Outstanding French Art Moderne Macassar Ebony Dining Table C 1940s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Each of the table ends pulls out to accommodate additional leaves.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Macassar

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Pull Out Table For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Pull Out Table?

Prices for a pull out table start at $450 and top out at $18,900 with the average selling for $2,550.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

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Questions About Pull Out Table

What is a pull handle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a bell pull used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
When were Bell pulls used?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a wagon pulled by horses called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many names for wagons pulled by horses, including but not limited to stagecoaches, rig, gig and trap. Prior to the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were more common and used for carrying people and goods via road, railway and even waterway. Shop a selection of horse-drawn wagon memorabilia on 1stDibs.
What are most popular kitchen cabinet pulls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
Can you add a pull chain to a light fixture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
What is the difference between a hand-pulled lithograph and an offset lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
What is the difference between a snooker table and a pool table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a snooker table and a pool table comes down to dimensions. Generally, a snooker table is larger than a pool table, also called a billiards table. The increased size is due to the fact that a snooker game typically uses a total of 21 balls, compared to the 9 to 15 used during a pool game. Both types of gaming tables have six pockets, but those on a snooker table are usually smaller than those on a pool table because snooker balls tend to be smaller than billiard balls. On 1stDibs, find a range of billiard and snooker 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.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
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.
What is the difference between a drawing table and a drafting table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
What is the difference between a billiard table and a pool table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a bistro table and a pub table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.

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