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.

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 a small table called?

What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.

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 is the small table next to a bed?

The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.

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

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

What is a small dining table called?

A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What is the small table in the living room called?

The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.

Small End Tables

Q: Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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

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Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 18 by Joel Escalona

$6,117Sale Price / item|20% Off

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 18 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 27 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 27 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 25 by Joel Escalona

$4,720Sale Price / item|20% Off

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 25 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 7 by Joel Escalona

$6,117Sale Price / item|20% Off

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 7 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 8 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 8 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 15 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 15 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 9 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 9 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 11 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 11 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 12 by Joel Escalona

$6,117Sale Price / item|20% Off

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 12 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 14 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 14 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 24 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 24 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 23 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 23 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Wonderful Pair of Trapezoidal Walnut Side Table with Brass Sabots by Dunbar

$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Wonderful Pair of Trapezoidal Walnut Side Table with Brass Sabots by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

We love the two different sizes measuring at 22" T x 20"' W x 19"D for the taller one and 19" T x 20" W x 19" D for the smaller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Cellaratte Side Table

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century English Oak Cellaratte Side Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The English designed these small furniture cabinets to be used to store bottles of alcoholic beverages such as wine or whiskey.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

French, Petite Louis XIII Style Walnut Table

$3,950

French, Petite Louis XIII Style Walnut Table

Located in Troy, NY

Delicate, small Louis XIII center or end table. The tray-top above one frieze drawer supported by intricately turned legs joined by wavy X-stretcher, adorned by a middle finial.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

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

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This pair is in very nice vintage condition and are the perfect size-not too big nor too small-just right! They measure 20"t x 26.75"w x 26.75"d

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Made, Dismantable Solid Oak End Tables of Excellent Condition

$1,696 / set

Pair of Midcentury Made, Dismantable Solid Oak End Tables of Excellent Condition

Located in Lisse, NL

These beautifully designed and smartly handcrafted end tables or small pedestals could not be in better condition.

Category

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

Materials

Oak

1970's Mcm Hodges Mersman Oak Smoked Glass End Tables, Set of 2

$860Sale Price / set|20% Off

1970's Mcm Hodges Mersman Oak Smoked Glass End Tables, Set of 2

By Mersman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

In good, structurally and sturdy condition with a small area of wear on one side as shown in pic 9.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Oak

Large Outdoor Tree Stump Tables, Natural

$700 / item

Large Outdoor Tree Stump Tables, Natural

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

*This listing is for our "large" diameter stumps, the biggest diameter we offer. We have medium and small sizes as well!* dimensions H: 21" W: 14" - 16" (give or take)

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace 1: Versatile Solid Wood Side Table with Round Top, Perfect as Nightstand

$7,764Sale Price / item|20% Off

Solace 1: Versatile Solid Wood Side Table with Round Top, Perfect as Nightstand

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S1 by Joel Escalona The solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture colle...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Artful Design Solace 3: Solid Walnut Auxiliary Table with Unique Wood Grain

$9,706 / item

Artful Design Solace 3: Solid Walnut Auxiliary Table with Unique Wood Grain

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S3 by Joel Escalona The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture colle...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Cupola Rectangular Table Black Stain

$1,200 / item

Cupola Rectangular Table Black Stain

By Ricardo Velasquez

Located in Oakland Park, FL

The different size tables allow us to have many different type of configurations and uses, such as coffee table in a small space or a cluster of tables to create a coffee table for a...

Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Mission Oak Side Table

$950Sale Price|24% Off

Mission Oak Side Table

Located in NYC, NY

A fine small side table with three leg supports at each side and matching triple stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Oak

Custom Tiny Beehive Pedestal Side Table by Dos Gallos Studio

$6,550 / item

Custom Tiny Beehive Pedestal Side Table by Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely small scale drink table made in walnut, oak or mahogany in a variety of finishes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass End Tables

$1,260 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass End Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish addition to any seating area, please confirm item location (NY or NJ). The smaller table measures 17.5 W x 17.5 D 16 H, the larger 28 W x 28 D x 21 H.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass

Antique Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut End Table or Stool

$1,145

Antique Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut End Table or Stool

Located in Forney, TX

A charming rustic antique Spanish Baroque low table with beautifully aged dark rich patina. circa 1880 Versatile, today it would make for a great end table, chair side table, bedsid...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 6 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 6 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle 6 side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 5 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 5 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle 5 side table, Auxiliary table, Night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table with Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style

$1,019

Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table with Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and decorative Bevan Funnell lamp table in flamed mahogany with Regency style gallery rail A good looking and well made pie...

Category

20th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side Table with Mahogany Tops, USA, 1950

$2,840Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side Table with Mahogany Tops, USA, 1950

Located in Van Nuys, CA

(Customer's Own Material) are available for a small fee. Simply supply the fabric and we will have the cushions made for you before delivery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table

By Fine Arts Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

They specialized in well crafted wood chairs and small tables and were marketed in Fine furniture stotes such as John A.

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table

$1,690

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Forney, TX

Ideal for use as an occasional table at the end of a sofa, or in front of one as a small cocktail table or coffee table or lamp table.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840

$9,750 / set

Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite veneered tops with rectangular banding over two small drawers. Each central oval mounte...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Modern Tessellated Mactan Stone Sofa Table Peach Stripe Style Maitland Smith

$1,695

Modern Tessellated Mactan Stone Sofa Table Peach Stripe Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

It would also be a fun smaller console table. Whatever way and wherever you choose… this awesome tessellated Mactan stone sofa table in the style of Maitland Smith needs to be YOURS!...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Composition

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Lucite Glass End Table

$1,550

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Lucite Glass End Table

Located in Forney, TX

Many different uses, including as a chair side table, small coffee table, portable cocktail drinks or wine table, tea table at the end of a sofa, bedside as a nightstand, as a low la...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

MARGE CARSON Lacquered Grasscloth Tray Top Side End Tables Pair

$860Sale Price / set|20% Off

MARGE CARSON Lacquered Grasscloth Tray Top Side End Tables Pair

By Marge Carson

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Approximate Measurements 24" x 24" across tops 23 1/2" high Condition: Structurally sound and sturdy with some small spots of wear to grasscloth the worst of which are shown in the...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Roger Thibier Gilt Wrought Iron Glass Coffee or End Table, 1960s

$8,247

Roger Thibier Gilt Wrought Iron Glass Coffee or End Table, 1960s

By Roger Thibier

Located in Paris, IDF

Glittering in an antiqued gold gilt finish, this original two-tier iron craft coffee table adds a glam twist which makes a gracious compliment to both traditional and modern spaces. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Lacquered Pedestal End Table

$22,500

Jean Dunand French Art Deco Lacquered Pedestal End Table

By Jean Dunand

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco ebonized and light green lacquered end table with a geometric design pedestal base having a small shelf and a square top and base. (Attributed to JEAN DUNAND)

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Wood

Percival Lafer Brutalist Style End Table

$2,600

Percival Lafer Brutalist Style End Table

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

By Lafer Design of Brazil, this Percival Lafer design makes a striking end table or small coffee table, large coffee table version also available.

Category

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

Materials

Jacaranda

Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker

$4,800 / set

Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Atlanta, GA

The larger one measures 32 W x 32 D x 22 H inches and the smaller one measures 20 W x 24 D x 16 H inches. Signed with decal studio label to underside of the smaller example as shown:...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Cocobolo

19th Century Primitive Tapered Leg 1-Drawer Stand Old Red Paint

$1,025

19th Century Primitive Tapered Leg 1-Drawer Stand Old Red Paint

Located in Newfoundland, PA

The drop leaves are very unusual for a small table like this one. Made of pine. Tapered legs are pinned at the aprons.

Category

Antique 1850s American Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Resin & Pebble Top Side Tables

$4,352 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Resin & Pebble Top Side Tables

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unusual and wonderful pair of mid-century side tables with square tops made of small pebbles set in resin, raised on elegant and minimalist splayed and tapering legs.

Category

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

Modern Tessellated Mactan Stone Sqr End Table Peach Stripe Style Maitland Smith

$1,495

Modern Tessellated Mactan Stone Sqr End Table Peach Stripe Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

You could use just the cube as a pedestal to host a piece of art, a vase, or sculpture. Or simply as a smaller end table with no glass. Whatever way and wherever you choose… this awe...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Giltwood Marble Topped Jardiniere Plant Marble Bust Stands

$4,078 / set

Pair of Antique Giltwood Marble Topped Jardiniere Plant Marble Bust Stands

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The marble tops are removable and solid without cracks or chips Condition wise they have been cleaned waxed and polished, they have some small losses to the timber in various pla...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1940s Arbus Style Parchment Top End Table in Leather & Blonde Wood

$1,500

1940s Arbus Style Parchment Top End Table in Leather & Blonde Wood

Located in Stamford, CT

Small round parchment top table with blonde wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Leather

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Chessboard Parquetry Inlaid Tables

$6,500 / set

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Chessboard Parquetry Inlaid Tables

Located in Forney, TX

Affixed with elegant diminutive gilt brass hardware, the large removeable tray-like solid wood drawer is fitted with numerous compartments of various size and shape, and adorned with...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Brass

French Stool in Yellow Turned Wood & Esparto Grass Seat, 1940

$1,941

French Stool in Yellow Turned Wood & Esparto Grass Seat, 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

The seat is made with hand braided esparto grass rope that has been carefully hand-woven creating a beautiful geometric design. This small bench will be a nice addition to a country ...

Category

20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope

Steampunk Industrial Copper Timpani Kettle Drum Center Table by WFL Drum Co

$2,995

Steampunk Industrial Copper Timpani Kettle Drum Center Table by WFL Drum Co

By Ludwig Drums

Located in Topeka, KS

The company continued producing drums at a small scale for the duration of World War II, but William got back to the idea of making the company a large drum manufacturer after the wa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic End Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Chrome

Willumsen & Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen

$1,500

Willumsen & Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm

Located in Highland, IN

The scale and versatility of the design makes this table useful as an end table, nightstand, small coffee table or occasional piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 4 by Joel Escalona

$7,647 / item

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 4 by Joel Escalona

By NONO

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Socle 4 Side Table, Auxiliary Table, Night Stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

1960's Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass And Glass Nesting Tables

$1,400Sale Price / set|22% Off

1960's Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass And Glass Nesting Tables

Located in New York, NY

Medium table width/depth 18'' height 17''. Small table width/depth 15'' height 15.5''.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Lamp Side End Table with Ebonised Black Frames and Gold Giltwood Detailing

$543

Lamp Side End Table with Ebonised Black Frames and Gold Giltwood Detailing

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice antique style ebonized side table with gold gilt detailing and tripod base I have a matching pair of these listed under my other items...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Wood

Lovely Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style

$1,019

Lovely Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very well made and decorative Bevan Funnell lamp table in flamed mahogany with Regency style gallery rail Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...

Category

20th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bevan Funell Charming Brown Leather Vintage Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Table

$509

Bevan Funell Charming Brown Leather Vintage Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Table

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Bevan Funnell vintage light mahogany with brown leather top lamp or side table.

Category

20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Exquisite Solid Burr Walnut Handcrafted by Nature Side End Lamp Wind Table

$5,098

Exquisite Solid Burr Walnut Handcrafted by Nature Side End Lamp Wind Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, solid burr walnut hand crafted by nature side table with inlaid leaf top This is the first solid burr walnut table I have ev...

Category

20th Century English Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand

$12,500 / set

Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand

By Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Forney, TX

May have minor wear consistent with age and use, including very minor lacquer loss to top edge of headboard and small loss to wood at one side rail, overall superb examples.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

$4,000 / set

Lovely Pair Florence Knoll Chrome Marble Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pemberton, NJ

The larger has an awesome green shiny marble with tons of white veining-19" T x 30" W x 30" D. The smaller white marble one is 17.5" T x 27" W x 27" D.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Handcrafted low modern table by SUM Furniture in English Oak

$1,169 / item

Handcrafted low modern table by SUM Furniture in English Oak

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

These are all completely handmade, in very small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare circa 1900 Hand Painted Claw & Ball Feet Side End Lamp Wine Table Cupboard

$2,651

Rare circa 1900 Hand Painted Claw & Ball Feet Side End Lamp Wine Table Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 late Victorian hand painted side table cupboard with elegant claw and ball legs A good looking and very decorative piece,...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Pine

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Small End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of small end tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all small end tables available were constructed with great care. There are 3975 antique and vintage small end tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 565 modern editions to choose from as well. Small end tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Small end tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large small end tables, so small small end tables measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made small end tables over the years, but those made by Joel Escalona, Roberto Giacomucci and SUM Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Small End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,898, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $124,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right End Tables for You

Beyond just providing additional tabletop space for your living room, an attractive vintage end table can help you organize as well as display books and decorative objects.

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

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

End tables with a drawer or a shelf can easily stow away books or television remotes. Living-room end tables frequently assist with lighting, specifically as they’re often positioned adjacent to a wall. Their height and compact tabletop render them ideal for table lamps and plants, particularly if parked near a window.

And given their practicality, there is no shortage of simple, streamlined end tables from mid-century modern favorites such as Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar and Knoll that will serve your clutter-clearing minimalist efforts or wide-open loft space well. But over the years, furniture designers have taken to venturesome experimentation, crafting tables from fallen trees, introducing organic shapes and playing with sculptural forms, so much so that your understated end table might eventually become the centerpiece of a room, no matter where you choose to place it. One-of-a-kind contemporary designs prove that there are endless options for what an end table can be, while furniture makers working in the Art Deco style have proven that end tables can be stacked, staggered and nested at will, creating all kinds of variations on this popular home accent.

Find an extraordinary variety of antique, new and vintage end tables on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Small 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.

Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
What is a small table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
What a small table is called depends largely on where it's located. A small table placed beside a bed is a bedside table or a nightstand. Small tables in seating areas positioned between sofas, loveseats and accent chairs are end tables or side tables. Shop a wide range of tables on 1stDibs.
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 is the small table next to a bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside 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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What is a small dining table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What is the small table in the living room called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
The small table in the living room is often called a side table. The name comes from the fact that these small yet tall tables typically go beside seating. Small side tables positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat are sometimes referred to as end tables. A low table in front of a sofa is usually called a coffee table. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables on 1stDibs.

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