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 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.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

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

Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?

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

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

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

What 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 is a small table next to your bed called?

The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.

What shape table is best for a small space?

The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today 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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Small Cabinets

Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers

$39,500

Lahalle et Levard Side Table/Small Cabinet with Marquetry Drawers

By Lahalle et Levard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early Classic French Art Deco side table/small cabinet by Lahalle et Levard, circa 1920. 19.5” wide

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Italian Baroque 17th Century and Later Walnut Small Square Table

$7,500

Italian Baroque 17th Century and Later Walnut Small Square Table

Located in Troy, NY

Exquisite small Italian table of square form, the top with a dentil decorated molded edge above a

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

$15,000 / item

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

luxurious 24-karat gold finishes. Small table, side table, end table, titanium gold, round table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WORK TABLE IN WALNUT

$2,477

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WORK TABLE IN WALNUT

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant small work table in walnut root, enriched with carvings and fillets in fruit woods. It is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Nutwood

1970s Small White Faux Bamboo Fretwork Table with Glass Top

$450

1970s Small White Faux Bamboo Fretwork Table with Glass Top

Located in Stamford, CT

Small square white painted faux bamboo, fretwork table with a glass top. Nice detail, from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Side Oak Table with Iron Structure, Made in Italy

$1,270 / item

Small Side Oak Table with Iron Structure, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Small

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Old Elm Table with Iron Structure, Made in Italy

$1,190 / item

Small Old Elm Table with Iron Structure, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Small

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

CDW reimagined Funky Fusion Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Small

$1,850 / item

CDW reimagined Funky Fusion Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Small

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

A reimagined colorful accent table to add a splash of character to your space. The top comes in two forms; nickel hammered and plain copper, while its arabesque-inspired legs nod to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

CDW reimagined Funky Fusion Marquetry Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Small

$1,950 / item

CDW reimagined Funky Fusion Marquetry Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Small

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

A reimagined colorful accent table to add a splash of character to your space. The top comes in two forms; nickel hammered and plain copper, while its arabesque-inspired legs nod to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Old Red Lacquered Small Table with Chinoiserie Decoration and Two Drawers

$2,445Sale Price|25% Off

Old Red Lacquered Small Table with Chinoiserie Decoration and Two Drawers

Located in North Salem, NY

Interesting and attractive 19th century small two drawer red lacquered table with hand painted

Category

Early 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Berlin Iron

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

$20,000 / item

Rollercoaster Small Table, Stainless Steel with Titanium Gold Color Finish

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and luxurious 24-karat gold finishes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Magnificent Restored Pair of Bullnose Small Chests in Bamboo, circa 1980

$21,500 / set

Magnificent Restored Pair of Bullnose Small Chests in Bamboo, circa 1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent pair of small chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Findley Modern Round Extra Small Side Table in Tanned Oak Finish

$1,260 / item

Findley Modern Round Extra Small Side Table in Tanned Oak Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Extra Low Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. H 10.5 in. x D 18 in. Available for order ...

Category

2010s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Wood Top Side Table with Brass Faux Bamboo Legs

$1,995

Small Wood Top Side Table with Brass Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this circa 1970s side table has a brass faux bamboo style frame and wood top. X-form stretcher. Unknown maker.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Three-Drawer Walnut End Tables Nightstands Small Chests

$4,600 / set

Pair of Three-Drawer Walnut End Tables Nightstands Small Chests

By Drexel, United Furniture Corporation

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern three drawer nightstands or end tables. Sculptural walnut pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Small Modern Library Table in Tanned Oak Finish by Martin & Brockett

$2,970 / item

Minimalist Small Modern Library Table in Tanned Oak Finish by Martin & Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett's Library Small Table is a chic work horse. Stripped of unnecessary details, its

Category

2010s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Small Modern Library Table in Dark Oak Finish by Martin & Brockett

$2,650 / item

Minimalist Small Modern Library Table in Dark Oak Finish by Martin & Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett's Library Small Table is a chic work horse. Stripped of unnecessary details, its

Category

2010s End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Square Small End Tables Stands with Marble Tops

$1,800 / set

Pair of Square Small End Tables Stands with Marble Tops

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern square end side lamp tables stands with marble tops.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

French `19th Century Renaissance Style Cross Lorraine small Walnut center Table

$7,500

French `19th Century Renaissance Style Cross Lorraine small Walnut center Table

Located in Troy, NY

Small size cross Lorraine table with a strong sculptural presence, the carved frieze containing one

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Breathtaking Restored Pair of Art Deco Small Chests by Widdicomb, c 1938

$16,500 / set

Breathtaking Restored Pair of Art Deco Small Chests by Widdicomb, c 1938

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

$3,187Sale Price / item|15% Off

Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By Souda, MPGMB

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble-top, Sass tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

$2,975Sale Price / item|15% Off

Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

$2,975Sale Price / item|15% Off

Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble-top, Sass tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Beautiful Restored Pair of Organic Small Cabinets in Cane by Bielecky Brothers

$18,500 / set

Beautiful Restored Pair of Organic Small Cabinets in Cane by Bielecky Brothers

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests

$2,950 / set

Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of rustic black painted Chinese lidded blanket chests, great as side table, end table or night stand. The top lifts open fully allowing full use of interior storage. A protrudin...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Country End Tables

Materials

Elm

Small Old Fir Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Made in Italy

$1,135 / item

Small Old Fir Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) Small table in recycled old fir with magazine rack. ART 5169 Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fir

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

$14,000 / item

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

$14,000 / item

Lotus Small Side Table or End Table Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Lacquered End Table by Jacques Garcia Baker Furniture Small

$5,196Sale Price|20% Off

Modern Black Lacquered End Table by Jacques Garcia Baker Furniture Small

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in North York, ON

Modern Black Lacquered End Table by Jacques Garcia Baker Furniture. Sleek modern design in hand polished black lacquered finish. Featuring brass plated round hardware and gold leafed...

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Small 19th Century Rosewood End Table on Carved Tripod Base with Marquetry

$4,750

Small 19th Century Rosewood End Table on Carved Tripod Base with Marquetry

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A small and graceful sewing or work table on carved tripod base with octagonal top in rosewood with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Black Limestone Entretoise side tables or small nightstands by Design Frères

$6,200 / set

Black Limestone Entretoise side tables or small nightstands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural blackened steel frames fitted with gorgeous black / anthracite limestone tops. Very durable stone surface. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of French modern design, the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Fine and Rare 19th Century Small Vitrine Table Attributed to F. Linke

$9,500

Fine and Rare 19th Century Small Vitrine Table Attributed to F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare small jewel like 19th century mahogany and gilt bronze mounted vitrine table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table

$1,100

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome and well made vintage cabinet from the 1960's. It features an Asian Modern motif with plenty of storage.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table Bases

$1,185Sale Price|34% Off

Pair of Small Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table Bases

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite side tables with optional bevelled rectangular glass tabletops Complimentary shipping includes only the Lucite bases, not the glass table tops.

Category

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

Materials

Lucite

French 18th Century Louis XV Small Marquetry Side Table with Silk Screen

$3,600

French 18th Century Louis XV Small Marquetry Side Table with Silk Screen

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century Louis XV small Marquetry side table, a so-called "Table Chiffonière" with

Category

Antique 1670s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965

$15,500 / set

Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965

By Bert England, John Widdicomb

Located in Atlanta, GA

bombe small chests from a difficult to find series by Bert England for John Widdicomb. Stunning mahogany

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

$4,800

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Very unusual Antique French “open barley twist” leg and stretcher Small Writing Table, that could

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIII End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Elegant Restored Pair of Small Chests in the Style of Renzo Rutili

$10,500 / set

Elegant Restored Pair of Small Chests in the Style of Renzo Rutili

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent pair of small chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE SHERATON REViVAL HARDWOOD TRIPOD SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE

$789

LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE SHERATON REViVAL HARDWOOD TRIPOD SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small late

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

LUXURY PAIR OF SMALL MID CENTURY MODERN HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES

$2,059 / set

LUXURY PAIR OF SMALL MID CENTURY MODERN HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP WiNE TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Mid Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood side end lamp wine tables Please note ...

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Small Table, the Top Inset with 17th Century Italian Fresco-Fragment of Diana

$18,500

Small Table, the Top Inset with 17th Century Italian Fresco-Fragment of Diana

Located in Troy, NY

Small occasional table, the top inset with a 17th century Fresco-Fragment featuring a sensuous

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV End Tables

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Cylinder Drum Shape 4 Drawers Italian Burl Olive Wood Small Dresser Stand Table

$4,000

Cylinder Drum Shape 4 Drawers Italian Burl Olive Wood Small Dresser Stand Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cylinder Drum Shape 4 Drawers Italian Burl Olive Wood Small Dresser Stand End Side Table. Very fine

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl, Olive

Untitled Side Table Polished Unlacquered Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

$3,125 / item

Untitled Side Table Polished Unlacquered Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined polished unlacquered brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. P...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Brass

Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

$2,800 / item

Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings and edge-wearing to invoke t...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Medium Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 2x Medium Sass Side Tables with 14in tops. The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden ba...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Elefante Side Table 11, Solid Wood, Heavy Aesthetic, SET OF TWO SMALL TABLES

$9,000 / item

Elefante Side Table 11, Solid Wood, Heavy Aesthetic, SET OF TWO SMALL TABLES

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

NONO Elefante Side Table 11, Solid Wood, Heavy Aesthetic ————————————————————— The base product is made of solid red oak wood, available in natural or black tinted finishes. Other w...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Small Table, Side Table, End table Samu Made of Solid Wood by NONO

$4,940Sale Price / item|20% Off

Small Table, Side Table, End table Samu Made of Solid Wood by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

-dried over a long period of time to enhance its natural grain and structure, resulting in small and

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

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

Pair of Tall Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By Souda, MPGMB

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble-top, Sass tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Short Sass Side Table from Souda, Small Marble Top, Made to Order

By MPGMB, Souda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Sottsass-inspired “Sass Tables” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space. Made from stacked wooden bases and a honed marble top, Sass Tables are perfect individually...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$5,610 / item

Galaxy Side Table Small in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

table in small is an iconic Kifu Paris piece. Whimsical, sculptural and bold this piece makes the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Claste Beside Myself Small Square End Table in Cararra Gioa Marble & Glass Base

$3,410 / item

Claste Beside Myself Small Square End Table in Cararra Gioa Marble & Glass Base

By Quinlan Osborne, Claste

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple table with a subtle gesture where the marble top appears to float above the glass base. Achieved by hand shaping each piece of stone, the thin edge disguises the actual thic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

$9,706 / item

Walnut Elegance Solace 2: Small Side Table with Circular To, Ideal for Bedroooms

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

balance and presence, thanks to its sensuous, dense, and irregular shapes. These small tables double as

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Majestic Restored Pair of Bamboo Pagoda Small Chests by Budji Layug, circa 1980

$10,500 / set

Majestic Restored Pair of Bamboo Pagoda Small Chests by Budji Layug, circa 1980

By Budji Layug

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Claste Beside Myself Small Square End Table in Belvedere Black Marble and Glass

$5,170 / item

Claste Beside Myself Small Square End Table in Belvedere Black Marble and Glass

By Quinlan Osborne, Claste

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple table with a subtle gesture where the marble top appears to float above the glass base. Achieved by hand shaping each piece of stone, the thin edge disguises the actual thic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Small Oxblood Leather with Silver Leaf Inlay Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Table

$617

Small Oxblood Leather with Silver Leaf Inlay Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Table

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beech, Oxblood leather topped lamp or side table with silver leaf inlaid border A good-looking well-made tripod table in go...

Category

20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Untitled Side Table 1.0 Dark Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

$3,300 / item

Untitled Side Table 1.0 Dark Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patianted brass patina with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time ...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Brass

Untitled Side Table 1.0 "Smoke" Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

$3,300 / item

Untitled Side Table 1.0 "Smoke" Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in "Smoke" acid patina with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use....

Category

2010s American Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Brass

Tables Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Tables

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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 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.
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.

Find 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 is a small table next to your bed called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
What shape table is best for a small space?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best shape table for a small space is a square shaped table. Because they can have multiple functions and easily push into the corner of the room, they are said to better as they'll take up less space in a dining room or kitchen. Find a range of tables today on 1stDibs.

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