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 end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?

The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the average size of an end table?

An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.

What are bedroom end tables called?

Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best height for an end table?

The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What are the tables at the end of couches called?

What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.

Do end tables need to match coffee table?

End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?

Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.

What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?

The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.Find end tables on 1stDibs.

Retro End Tables

Travertine Entry Tables

Lane Mid Century Modern Table

Tessellated Stone Maitland Smith Table

Dunbar Office Furniture By Wormley

Walnut Hall Table

Rosewood Table Square

Karl Springer Goat Skin Table

1970 Vintage Teak

Edward Wormley Style Mid-Century Walnut and White Laminate End Tables, Pair

$2,247 / set

Edward Wormley Style Mid-Century Walnut and White Laminate End Tables, Pair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley style mid-century walnut and white laminate end tables - pair. Each table measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 16 inches high.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1960s Paul Laszlo Custom Brass and Terrazzo End Tables for Goldmans Mccobb style

$2,750

1960s Paul Laszlo Custom Brass and Terrazzo End Tables for Goldmans Mccobb style

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Custom made end tables consisting of terrazzo and brass coated stee,l custom designed by Paul Laszlo for Goldwater’s department store in Phoenix Arizona.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Louis XV Style End Table With Brass Ormalu Details by Baker

$2,295

Vintage French Louis XV Style End Table With Brass Ormalu Details by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Don’t let this magnificent French style end table by Baker slip through your fingers!! Make it yours!!

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

Oversized 1970s Vintage MCM Lucite Glass Side End Tables

$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Oversized 1970s Vintage MCM Lucite Glass Side End Tables

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized 1970s Vintage MCM Lucite Glass Side End Tables Approximate Measurements in Inches 20" high 3...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Single Chinoiserie Brass Paint Decorated Maison Bagues Attributed End Table

$2,995

Single Chinoiserie Brass Paint Decorated Maison Bagues Attributed End Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Chinoiserie brass paint decorated end table attributed to Maison Baguès is a fine example of French design blending Eastern artistry with timeless European elegance.

Category

1950s French Louis XVI Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

C. 1955 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Nightstand / End Table

$2,500

C. 1955 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Nightstand / End Table

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece can be fully refinished at modest additional cost if desired prior to shipping. The end table measures 18.5 inches deep, 18 inches wide, and 24.25 inches high.

Category

1950s American Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bertha Schaefer Singer & Sons Mcm Two Tier Walnut Laminate End Tables - Pair

$3,847 / set

Bertha Schaefer Singer & Sons Mcm Two Tier Walnut Laminate End Tables - Pair

By Bertha Schaefer

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American mid-century Two-Tier Walnut and Laminate Side End Tables - Pair each side table measures: 28 wide x 22.25 deep x 24.25 inches high all piec...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut End Table Set with Dovetailed Drawers

$2,195 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut End Table Set with Dovetailed Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid-century modern end table set features a sleek and minimalist design typical of the era.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Percival Lafer MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair

$1,747 / set

Percival Lafer MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair

By Percival Lafer

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair Each table measures: 21.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 12.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...

Category

1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Boho Chic Leaf Design Resin & Walnut Hexagonal Side or End Table, Pair

$1,760Sale Price / set|44% Off

Boho Chic Leaf Design Resin & Walnut Hexagonal Side or End Table, Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

An exquisite pair of boho chic / Bohemian Moroccan style side or end table featuring an hexagonal shape. The handmade tables are finely decorated in leaves Pattern and beautiful arch...

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Retro End Tables

Materials

Resin, Walnut

1970s Solid Teak Danish Modern End Tables by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik, a Pair

$1,160 / set

1970s Solid Teak Danish Modern End Tables by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik, a Pair

By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous pair of teak Danish Modern end tables by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. These lovely tables measure 27-1/2” square, stand 20” tall, and are in excellent condition.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table Set by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

$4,595 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table Set by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid century modern end table set was designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group line.The set includes two matching side tables, each featuring a single drawer and a c...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Impact Collection End Tables with Drawer

$3,595 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Impact Collection End Tables with Drawer

Located in Seattle, WA

Well-suited for use as bedside tables or living room end tables, this pair offers versatility, balanced scale, and cohesive design.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Driftwood Tiki Jungle Lamp End Tables w/ Kidney Glass - Pair

$2,750 / set

Mid Century Modern Driftwood Tiki Jungle Lamp End Tables w/ Kidney Glass - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Driftwood Tiki Jungle Lamp End Tables w/ Kidney Glass - a Pair. Item features a tall impressive form, kidney shaped glass, white and green painted finish, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

50's Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Antiqued Gold Fully Mirrored Accent/ End Tables

$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

50's Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Antiqued Gold Fully Mirrored Accent/ End Tables

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Antiqued Gold Mirrored End Tables/ Accent Tables. Matched tables with 5 tiers each.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Paul McCobb for Lane 'Delineator' Walnut & Chrome Side or End Table

$1,100

Paul McCobb for Lane 'Delineator' Walnut & Chrome Side or End Table

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Altavista, VA by Lane Furniture, this side or end table was designed by American icon Paul McCobb.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Small Mid Century Modern Cube Lucite And Tempered Glass End Table

$400

Small Mid Century Modern Cube Lucite And Tempered Glass End Table

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A sleek blend of vintage sophistication and modern minimalism, this small Mid Century Modern cube end table features a polished lucite frame accented with chrome corner details and t...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Italian Tommaso Barbi Two-Tier Brass off White Black End Tables, 1970s

$6,303 / set

Italian Tommaso Barbi Two-Tier Brass off White Black End Tables, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Paris, IDF

This pair of two-tier end tables, or nightstands, were designed by Italian mid-century modern designer Tommaso Barbi.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carrara Marble Top & Ormolu Mounted End Tables, attrib. to Maison Jansen

$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Carrara Marble Top & Ormolu Mounted End Tables, attrib. to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Carrara marble top and ormolu mounted end tables, attributed to Maison Jansen, reflects the refined elegance and craftsmanship for which the Parisian design firm was wor...

Category

1950s French Directoire Retro End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Two Tiered End Table with Drawer and Brass Ring Pull

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Two Tiered End Table with Drawer and Brass Ring Pull

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St. Louis, MO

1950s Mid-Century Modern stepped or tiered mahogany end table with drawer and brass Asian style brass ring pull.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Modern Laminate Cube End Table Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

$2,495

1980s Modern Laminate Cube End Table Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Modern cube end table in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Less is More II Collection.

Category

1980s American Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Danish Modern Rectangular Teak End Table

$610

Danish Modern Rectangular Teak End Table

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Danish modern side table features hardwood construction, original teak finish, and removable tapered legs. Dimensions: 17.75w 15.5d 16.5h Condition notes: Original finish has...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign Style End Table Faux Bamboo Legs

$2,295

Mid-Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Campaign Style End Table Faux Bamboo Legs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

This end table is versatile, breath-takingly Baker, and EXACTLY what the designer ordered!!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This eclectic pair of walnut end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by Lane C. 1966 features sharp angles, built up sides and a sculpted drawer front.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Karl Springer Style Faux Lacquered Goatskin Side End Table

$512Sale Price|20% Off

Karl Springer Style Faux Lacquered Goatskin Side End Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980's Karl Springer Style Faux Lacquered Goatskin Side End Table Approximate measurements in inches 22...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Danish Modern Pair of Two-Tier Teak Serving Cart End Tables by BRDR Furbo

$1,425 / set

Danish Modern Pair of Two-Tier Teak Serving Cart End Tables by BRDR Furbo

By BRDR Furbo

Located in San Jose, CA

This versatile set showcases natural teak grains and can function as end tables or bar carts. Features two tiers of shelving storage perfect for bottles and glassware.

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Teak

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table

$1,800

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined End or Side Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood

McGuire 104 B Corner/ End Table

$2,800

McGuire 104 B Corner/ End Table

By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Highland, IN

Scaled to fit perfectly at the end of a sofa, or in the corner of a sitting group.

Category

1950s American Organic Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

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

This vintage mid-century modern end table was crafted by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood

Romeo Rega Pair Sculptural Bedside End Tables Drawer Black Brass Painted 1970s

$11,100Sale Price / set|40% Off

Romeo Rega Pair Sculptural Bedside End Tables Drawer Black Brass Painted 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in New York, NY

Romeo Rega pair of rare black laminate end or bedside tables with single drawers and architectural brass legs, Italy, 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Glass Side, End Table

$395

Bamboo and Glass Side, End Table

By McGuire, Henry Olko

Located in New York, NY

High quality and well made bamboo end, or side, table having woven wicker trim, bamboo legs, and a glass top.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Leg Tiered Side End Table Mid Century 1950s

$1,195

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Leg Tiered Side End Table Mid Century 1950s

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Planner Group iron and maple tiered side or end table designed by Paul McCobb and made by the Winchendon Furniture in the 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett

$1,400 / set

Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Sculptural Burl End Tables

$1,992Sale Price / set|20% Off

Art Deco Sculptural Burl End Tables

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a wonderfully made pair of Art Deco Style tables. They have a sculptural look that's totally Art Deco. They're constructed of a burl wood and have ebony lacquer accents. They...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro End Tables

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Two Tiered Koa Wood End Tables C1960

$2,495 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Two Tiered Koa Wood End Tables C1960

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of incredibly beautiful two tiered end table created solely from Koa wood from the Hawaiian islands.

Category

1960s Hawaiian Adirondack Retro End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

This matching pair of mid-century modern end tables features clean architectural lines paired with subtle sculptural details.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood

Stamped Danish End Table by Kvalitet

$480

Stamped Danish End Table by Kvalitet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish side table with ceramic tiles making a beautiful design. Set on a dark rosewood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Pair of Chrome Side / End Tables.

$1,800 / set

Pair of Chrome Side / End Tables.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of polished chrome and Aluminum side tables.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Arch Double Tier Lattice Wood Large Rectangular Nightstands End Tables

$4,850 / set

1960s Arch Double Tier Lattice Wood Large Rectangular Nightstands End Tables

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite arch end tables or nightstand set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Two Tone End Table

$950

Mid-Century Two Tone End Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique two tone table with blonde mahogany grain and black accenting supports. Please confirm location

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Organic Modern Faux Rattan & Etched Smoked Glass Top End Tables a Pair

$1,995 / set

Vintage Organic Modern Faux Rattan & Etched Smoked Glass Top End Tables a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome pair of vintage organic modern and a bit Boho Chic or Hollywood Regency faux rattan rectangle end tables with lightly smoked glass tops featuring etched corners.

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Pair of Vintage Wooden End Tables

$2,400 / set

Pair of Vintage Wooden End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of vintage side tables combines a unique texture with a light shade of wood grain. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & Smoked Glass End Tables, circa 1970s

$1,875 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & Smoked Glass End Tables, circa 1970s

By Brown Saltman

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and beautifully crafted, this exceptional pair of mid-century modern end tables dates to the circa 1970s and showcases the timeless combination of rich solid walnut and smoke...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Hekman Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Drawer and Open Shelf

$2,400 / set

Pair of Hekman Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Drawer and Open Shelf

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

Their versatile design allows them to serve equally well as end tables, bedside tables or accent pieces in a living room.

Category

1960s American Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern End Table with Colbalt Blue Metallic Floral Glass Tiles

$950 / set

Mid-Century Modern End Table with Colbalt Blue Metallic Floral Glass Tiles

Located in Fulton, CA

Striking pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables with metallic glass tile floral leaf pattern.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech, Walnut

Goatskin-Effect Lacquered Hourglass End Table

$2,500

Goatskin-Effect Lacquered Hourglass End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Very colorful, and much like the cast resin pieces of Phyllis Morris, this side table or pedestal sports etched and stylized paisleys, with a gilt double bar middle. The top is also ...

Category

1970s American Retro End Tables

Materials

Resin

Spectacular Pair of Bamboo Rattan End Tables with Drawers & Shelves Mid-Century

$2,120 / set

Spectacular Pair of Bamboo Rattan End Tables with Drawers & Shelves Mid-Century

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Bochum, NRW

Spectacular Pair of Manilla Bamboo Rattan End Tables with Drawers & Shelves Mid-Century, designed by Kenneth Bergenblad for DUX of Sweden.

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Teak, Bentwood

Widdicomb Walnut Parquetry Top End Table

$2,500

Widdicomb Walnut Parquetry Top End Table

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A very special side table, by Widdicomb Furniture, post-T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. It features an ash rift-cut, diamond-shaped parquetry top, surrounded by a wooden gallery edge, and a ...

Category

1960s American Retro End Tables

Materials

Ash

Chrome & Brass Regency Style End Table

$1,950

Chrome & Brass Regency Style End Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Chromed steel and solid brass side table, with clear glass top. Open brass brackets attached to every leg with brass cylinders. Brass feet and corners bear Regency characteristics.

Category

1960s American Retro End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Metal, Steel

French Empire Cherry Wood Black Column 1 Drawer Lamp End Table by Heritage, Pair

$695 / set

French Empire Cherry Wood Black Column 1 Drawer Lamp End Table by Heritage, Pair

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Cherry Wood Black Column One Drawer Lamp End Tables by Heritage - a Pair. Tables feature one dovetailed drawer, solid wood construction, finished back, or...

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Retro End Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair

$1,295 / set

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair

By Conant Ball

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain laminate tops.

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Bali-Hi Nightstand End Table By Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville

$1,400

Bali-Hi Nightstand End Table By Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This charming Mid-Century Modern mahogany end table or nightstand is from a rare series, the Bali-Hi group designed by Merton L.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Pair of Round Marble Rosso Levanto End Tables, Italy 70s

$7,449

Mid Century Modern Pair of Round Marble Rosso Levanto End Tables, Italy 70s

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Pair of ends tables crafted from Rosso Levanto marble, a material known for its distinctive dark red color with striking white veining, produced in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Italian Mid Century Mahogany End Tables with Griffins and Mirror

$9,800 / set

A Pair of Italian Mid Century Mahogany End Tables with Griffins and Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of mid century Italian mahogany end tables with large griffins and mirrored backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Retro End Tables

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Side / End Tables by Maison Ramsay

$23,700 / set

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Side / End Tables by Maison Ramsay

By Maison Baguès, Maison Ramsay

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant, Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt iron side / end tables by Maison Ramsay, 1940-1960. These chic double level tables feature elegant, seem-less...

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tiki Room Rattan Bamboo Step Up End Tables - a Pair

$695 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tiki Room Rattan Bamboo Step Up End Tables - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tiki Room Rattan Bamboo Step Up End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2 tiers, bamboo wood frame, laminate surfaces, very nice vintage set, and clean modernis...

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

Fantastic Pair Burl Wood Heritage Rolling End Tables Flip Top Mid-Century Modern

$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Fantastic Pair Burl Wood Heritage Rolling End Tables Flip Top Mid-Century Modern

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair of burl wood rolling end tables by Heritage with flip up ends. Wow, these small rolling tables do it all with tons of storage and both ends flip up to increase the tabl...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

Materials

Brass

MAITLAND SMITH Style Side End Table Tessellated Stone Brass

$476Sale Price|20% Off

MAITLAND SMITH Style Side End Table Tessellated Stone Brass

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture acquisitions of a MCM Maitland Smith style 2 tone tessellated stone brass inlay side end table Approximate measurements i...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

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Stone, Brass

Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Smoked Glass Side End Table by Artedi, Italy

$1,400

Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Smoked Glass Side End Table by Artedi, Italy

By Artedi, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid Century Modern cantilevered marble and glass side or end table by Artedi, Italy. This sleek geometric cube form table features a gorgeous black/grey and white marble base with b...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group, Pair of End Tables on Casters 1958

$12,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group, Pair of End Tables on Casters 1958

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Janus Group Pair of End Tables on Casters, 1950s Model: 5811 Materials: Solid walnut with offset box joints, oil-finished exterior, brass key, and Dunbar ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro End Tables

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Brass

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Retro End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are 21 antique and vintage retro end tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Retro end tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Retro end tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro end tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild and Alabama Sawyer produced popular retro end tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,813, while they’re typically $222 on the low end and $18,492 highest priced.

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.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Retro 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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

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What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.
What can I use instead of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What are the tables at the end of couches called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.
Do end tables need to match coffee table?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.

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