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 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’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.

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.

Carrara Marble Topped Side Tables

Ship Chest

Table With Twisted Wood Leg

Small Mahogany Chests

Italian Round Side Table

Lighted Pedestal

Multifunctional Furniture

Small Cabinets

Narrow Walnut Wood Console Table by Alabama Sawyer

$4,900 / item

Narrow Walnut Wood Console Table by Alabama Sawyer

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

Character can include variations in color and grain, small pin knots, evidence of historical intrusion.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Live Edge Bar Height Table in Pecan Wood and Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer

$6,402 / item

Live Edge Bar Height Table in Pecan Wood and Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

Character can include variations in color and grain, small pin knots, evidence of historical intrusion.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Espresso Walnut Cube Shape Nesting End Tables Polished Stainless Steel Chrome

$2,400

Espresso Walnut Cube Shape Nesting End Tables Polished Stainless Steel Chrome

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Espresso Walnut Cube Shape Nesting End Tables Polished Stainless Steel Chrome Smaller shelf table is 20x20x12"h.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Walnut Side Table

$1,305 / item

Handcrafted Walnut Side Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Each piece is entirely handmade in very small numbers by our skilled craftspeople in England, ensuring a level of detail and refinement that reflects true mastery of the craft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Mahogany Circular Wine Table, England, Circa 1820

$4,307

Regency Mahogany Circular Wine Table, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

It stands both elegantly and proudly and for something so relatively small and delicate it has a great presence. It is constructed from an excellent high grade of mahogany timber a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

American Mahogany

Handcrafted Modern End Tables by SUM Furniture in English Oak

$7,806 / set

Handcrafted Modern End Tables by SUM Furniture in English Oak

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Rooted in traditional English joinery yet influenced by the clean lines and confident forms of European modernism, the K1 is an original design that balances heritage with contempora...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Pair of Lighting Murano Glass Brass Side Tables, Italy

$9,321 / set

Contemporary Pair of Lighting Murano Glass Brass Side Tables, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Contemporary work by a small artisanal Italian design workshop. Minor imperfections due to handmade artisanal work.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass & Chrome Glass Top Accent Tables Set of 2

$1,200 / set

Vintage Brass & Chrome Glass Top Accent Tables Set of 2

Located in Pomona, CA

The measurments for the small table are 20" W, 20" D, 20" H.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Travertine Side Tables, Italy

$4,200 / set

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Travertine Side Tables, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and travertine. Small artisanal production from an italian design workshop.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Moroccan Moorish Hand-Painted Polychrome Star Side Table, circa 1950

$2,850

Moroccan Moorish Hand-Painted Polychrome Star Side Table, circa 1950

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Such variations, rubbing and small imperfections are part of the piece's authentic patina rather than detracting from its decorative appeal.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Danish Nesting Side End Coffee Tables by Severin Han

$2,450

1960s Danish Nesting Side End Coffee Tables by Severin Han

By Severin Hansen

Located in Victoria, BC

Large table: 43.25” wide, 12.5” deep, 18.5” high Small tables: 19.25” wide, 12.5” deep, 16.25” high Free local delivery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare & Timless Design Crafted Solid Wood End or Side Tables Attr Charles Dudouyt

$6,150

Rare & Timless Design Crafted Solid Wood End or Side Tables Attr Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Lisse, NL

The central columns are richly shaped with stacked, rounded forms that show off the maker’s skill and creativity. These tables may be small in size, but they have a striking visual ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Each table includes a small drawer at the top, adorned with a simple round knob, providing functional storage while maintaining a clean aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT COFFEE TABLE

$2,551

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT COFFEE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

The oval and curved top is equipped with a practical hidden drawer, ideal for storing small objects. The legs, finely turned and ending in a feline paw, feature refined decorative ca...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Solid Wood Cube Side Table (12" x 12" x 20" H) by Alabama Sawyer

$925 / item

Walnut Solid Wood Cube Side Table (12" x 12" x 20" H) by Alabama Sawyer

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

Character can include variations in color and grain, small pin knots, evidence of historical intrusion.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1970s Black and Brass Side Table with Greek Key Detail

$935

1970s Black and Brass Side Table with Greek Key Detail

Located in London, London

The distressed glass top has a chip which is hard to see because of the distressed finish. There are small scratches to the black finish. Italy 1970s Contact us for an accurate shi...

Category

Late 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Four Leg Oak Cricket Table

$5,500

Four Leg Oak Cricket Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good color and graining. Useful scale for a small table next to a sofa or an easy chair.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Cupboard with Original Marble Top

$1,599

18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Cupboard with Original Marble Top

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Small Cupboard made from beautiful French Walnut with a magnificent Marble Stone Top.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest

$3,640

Hand-Painted Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian smaller-sized serpentine chest of drawers, with hand-painted floral embellishments, from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Side Tables with Brass trim

$1,950 / set

Tessellated Stone Side Tables with Brass trim

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large is 20.5” x 16” x 16 Small is 15” x 16” x 16”

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Stone

Pair Weiman End Tables

$1,925 / set

Pair Weiman End Tables

Located in Annville, PA

As with all antique and used pieces of furniture there will be some small signs of wear and tear but overall the piece is in excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Renaissance End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture

$7,834 / set

Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Rooted in traditional English joinery yet influenced by the clean lines and confident forms of European modernism, the K series is an original design that balances heritage with cont...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Modern End Table with Single Drawer by Mersman

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern End Table with Single Drawer by Mersman

By Mersman

Located in Freehold, NJ

Dimensions: 19.5w 27.5d 21.25h Condition: Original finish is in good condition. Slight scratches, small scuffs, kick marks on legs. Drawer glides smoothly.

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Duo Side Table Contemporary

$3,700 / item

Duo Side Table Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

The larger part of the table is 17" x 14" x 20"H. The smaller part of the table is 8" x 8" x 14.5". These are handmade so slight variations in dimensions may occur.

Category

2010s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Art Deco Three-Tiered Tables, Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller, USA, 1930's

$6,850 / set

Set of 2 Art Deco Three-Tiered Tables, Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller, USA, 1930's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Deland, FL

The three-tiered glass surfaces do show multiple surface scratches as well as a small chip (both of which can be seen in the detail photos and natural light video provided) but showi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Handcrafted Solid English Oak Tiered Night Stand by SUM Furniture

$2,667 / item

Handcrafted Solid English Oak Tiered Night Stand by SUM Furniture

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

All pieces are individually made in England in small numbers by our skilled craftspeople, and each one carries the subtle signs of the maker’s hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Glass and Brass End Table, After Leon Rosen

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Hollywood Regency Glass and Brass End Table, After Leon Rosen

By Leon Rosen

Located in Trenton, NJ

This makes it a great choice for smaller spaces, as it won’t visually clutter a room.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Metal

Umbrella Set (Black & Grey)

$3,400

Umbrella Set (Black & Grey)

Located in Bilkent, TR

The legs are available in imported plywood or imported colored glass options. SMALL: Q:66 cm h:30 cm MEDIUM: Q:66 cm h:50 cm LARGE: Q:106 cm h:40 cm

Category

2010s Turkish End Tables

Materials

Wood

Umbrella Set (Black & Cream)

$3,400

Umbrella Set (Black & Cream)

Located in Bilkent, TR

The legs are available in imported plywood or imported colored glass options. SMALL: Q:66 cm h:30 cm MEDIUM: Q:66 cm h:50 cm LARGE: Q:106 cm h:40 cm

Category

2010s Turkish End Tables

Materials

Wood

Arabescato Marble & White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Arabescato Marble & White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

Our larger & fragile works will be custom crated & packed for shipping. Some of our smaller items can go out in rigid foam lined boxes via ground shipping.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Handcrafted Night Stands, End Tables by SUM Furniture

$9,995 / set

Pair of Large Handcrafted Night Stands, End Tables 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 Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Calcatta Monet Marble & White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Calcatta Monet Marble & White Oak Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

Our larger & fragile works will be custom crated & packed for shipping. Some of our smaller items can go out in rigid foam lined boxes via ground shipping.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

Our larger & fragile works will be custom crated & packed for shipping. Some of our smaller items can go out in rigid foam lined boxes via ground shipping.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Two Matching Modern Marble End Tables

$2,250

Two Matching Modern Marble End Tables

By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks

Located in Chicago, IL

With their angled bases and small elliptical tops, they have a whimsical modern flair.

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Deco Style Brass Colored Table

$750

Deco Style Brass Colored Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small semi-oval table with patina brass colored lacquer and a stripe of rosewood grain.

Category

20th Century Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$6,171 / item

Shagreen Side Table with Sculptural Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The galaxy side table in small is an iconic Kifu Paris piece. Whimsical, sculptural and bold this piece makes the ultimate accent piece in any space.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Side Table Large in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

$8,019 / item

Galaxy Side Table Large in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Available other finishes and in a small size, images at end of slide. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Side Table Large in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$8,019 / item

Galaxy Side Table Large in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The intricate bronze-patina brass rings encircle the black pen shell amorphous-shaped inlaid top. Available in a small size. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the daughter of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bedside Tables, Denmark, 1970s

$2,870 / set

Pair of Bedside Tables, Denmark, 1970s

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Stockholm, SE

Good original condition with small signs of usage. 4 tables available, listed price is for a pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Pine

Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash End Table

$2,654 / item

Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash End Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

As such, they proudly bear the telltale and tactile signs of the craftsperson's hand with small details that speak of the time, skill, and care invested in their creation and disting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

$5,348Sale Price|20% Off

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

By Pierre Langlois

Located in Lymington, GB

This lovely English table would make a useful small side table / lamp table / occasional table.

Category

Antique 1770s English Tables

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Large White Ash Side Table

$1,431 / item

Handcrafted Large White Ash Side Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Each piece is entirely handmade in very small numbers by our skilled craftspeople in England, ensuring a level of detail and refinement that reflects true mastery of the craft.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

$8,101 / item

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Available in other finishes and in a small size, images at end of slide. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Mica and Wood End Table by Comte S.A., Argentina

$45,000

1920s Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Mica and Wood End Table by Comte S.A., Argentina

By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank

Located in North Miami, FL

Constructed with a wood base, the table is meticulously clad in small rectangular mica tiles, displaying a harmonious interplay of natural tones, including earthy browns, muted grays...

Category

Vintage 1920s Argentine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stone, Other

Early 20Thc Arts & Crafts Side Table

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20Thc Arts & Crafts Side Table

By Mission Arts & Crafts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand crafted arts & crafts oak side drop leaf table is in fine condition.It is very sturdy & has an amazing aged patina.Great side table or small coffee table in a studio a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman End Tables

Materials

Oak

Calcutta Monet Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

$1,590 / item

Calcutta Monet Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio

By Mary Ratcliffe

Located in Toronto, ON

Our larger & fragile works will be custom crated & packed for shipping. Some of our smaller items can go out in rigid foam lined boxes via ground shipping.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Harlequin Night Stand by SUM Furniture, Walnut & Oak

$3,768 / item

Handcrafted Harlequin Night Stand by SUM Furniture, Walnut & Oak

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table

$2,040Sale Price|20% Off

Rare American Faux Tortoiseshell by Henkel-Harris Virginia Side Table

By Henkel Harris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a rare and fine, Lacquered Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Side Table by Henkel-Harris, 20th c. This charming small chest side table with two drawers, is extremely refined, due t...

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

$8,101 / item

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Available in other finishes and in a small size, images at end of slide. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

$8,101 / item

Galaxy Side Table Large in Hwana, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Available in other finishes and in a small size, images at end of slide. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti, the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Style Round Side Table

$1,911 / item

Antique Style Round Side Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

The single drawer, adorned with a brass ring pull, offers a convenient storage solution for small items. Ideal for a living room, or bedroom, this versatile piece combines practical...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic End Tables

Materials

Marble

French Designer, Side Table, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, France, 1940s

$2,520

French Designer, Side Table, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A small Maison Jansen style claw foot and bronze mounted marble-top circular end or side table.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Empire End Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Acadia Accent Table, Large

$1,496Sale Price|20% Off

Acadia Accent Table, Large

Located in Hollywood, FL

SIZES AND DIMENSIONS: Large: 20″Dia. x 22.5″H Wt: 60-lbs Small: 16"Dia. x 18.5"H Wt: 45-lbs COLOR: White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Materials

Stone

Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand, End Table by Sum Furniture

$3,917 / item

Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand, End Table by Sum Furniture

Located in London, GB

Rooted in traditional English joinery yet influenced by the clean lines and confident forms of European modernism, the K1 is an original design that balances heritage with contempora...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Mid-Century Double-Strand Arched 2-Tiered Rattan & Oak Side Table, Pair

$1,820Sale Price / set|30% Off

Restored Mid-Century Double-Strand Arched 2-Tiered Rattan & Oak Side Table, Pair

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 End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA

$8,800Sale Price|20% Off

Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

It can be used as a night table Or as a small bureau writing desk . End table , console , serving table , or a sofa table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Block Side Table

$2,950 / item

Antique Brass Block Side Table

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Can be used facedown to act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright to act as a small shelving or storage unit.

Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

EARLY 19th CENTURY BIRCH OPENING TABLE

$2,562

EARLY 19th CENTURY BIRCH OPENING TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

The table is characterized by an opening top with a lock on the front, inside which there are practical compartments for storing small objects. The grain of the wood, clearly visible...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian End Tables

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Italian Side Table in Glass and Brass

$5,500

Contemporary Italian Side Table in Glass and Brass

Located in New York, NY

Side, occasional or drinks table in thick beveled glass with small brass handle detail on patinated brass tripod base, Italy, 2023.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Patchwork Steel Coffee Table for Directional, Signed & Dated 1978

$6,700Sale Price|21% Off

Paul Evans Patchwork Steel Coffee Table for Directional, Signed & Dated 1978

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pitting and oxidation around welds. Small scratches and scuffs. Overall attractive vintage example, ready for immediate use.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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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 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’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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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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