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Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Satinwood Side Table with Bronze Ornamentation
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Satinwood Side Table with Bronze Ornamentation

Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Satinwood Side Table with Bronze Ornamentation

Located in Morristown, NJ

drawer. There are small (10" w x 8.75"d) side extensions to the left and right of the the tabletop. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hono Stool, White Washed
Hono Stool, White Washed

Hono Stool, White Washed

By Jason Horvath

Located in Denver, PA

in moving. -Each Hono Stool is hand made in small batches in our PA studio. -Ships fully assembled.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Wood Drop Leaf Woven Basket Sewing Table

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Queens, NY

over a smaller stretcher shelf connecting four tapered dowel legs. (HANS WEGNER FOR ANDREAS TUCK)

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Mid-Century Teak Wood Drop Leaf Sewing Table

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Queens, NY

with two wooden knob drawer pulls, and a sliding compartment with room for a basket over a smaller

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gorgeous Kidney Art Deco Hardwood Side End Plant Table
Gorgeous Kidney Art Deco Hardwood Side End Plant Table

Gorgeous Kidney Art Deco Hardwood Side End Plant Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique Kidney Art Deco small table. We have

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Glass and Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Glass and Brass

Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Glass and Brass

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary custom pair of chic side, end, or drinks tables in thick beveled glass with small

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

After JMF Petite French, Louis XVI Style Oak Side Table
After JMF Petite French, Louis XVI Style Oak Side Table

After JMF Petite French, Louis XVI Style Oak Side Table

Located in North Miami, FL

levels, single drawer and a woven cane shelf (small hole in back, not too noticeable). Great French style.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Guy Lefèvre 3 French Mid-Century Modern Silver Finish & Smoked Glass Top Table
Guy Lefèvre 3 French Mid-Century Modern Silver Finish & Smoked Glass Top Table

Guy Lefèvre 3 French Mid-Century Modern Silver Finish & Smoked Glass Top Table

By Guy Lefevre

Located in Miami, FL

France and made in 1965. Small and elegant silver frames in Aluminum, Chrome & Nickel with new smoked

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

. Each nightstand presents one drawer. Among the icons, a whole universe of artisans and small companies

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

Sheraton End Table
Sheraton End Table

Sheraton End Table

Located in Annville, PA

featured below. Also often used as night stands and in small spaces in hallways in the home. Measures 21

Category

2010s Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak
19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak

19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak

Located in Charleston, SC

very good antique condition with minor traces of age / wear , fitting for its age & use. Nice small

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Blond Mahogany Wedge Magazine Table 'Manner of Jens Risom'
Danish Mid-Century Blond Mahogany Wedge Magazine Table 'Manner of Jens Risom'

Danish Mid-Century Blond Mahogany Wedge Magazine Table 'Manner of Jens Risom'

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

from the top through the bottom shelf and a bracket-shaped leg on the opposite side with a small

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Deltahedron Rosewood Side Table
Deltahedron Rosewood Side Table

Deltahedron Rosewood Side Table

Located in Highland, IN

small scale, sculptural presence, and serves perfectly as a drinks table. Measures: 15"h X 19"D.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash End Tables
Pair of Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash End Tables

Pair of Handcrafted Contemporary English Ash End Tables

Located in London, GB

handmade, in very small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England. Contact us for competitive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

Pair of English Oak Elizabethan Style Stools or End Tables
Pair of English Oak Elizabethan Style Stools or End Tables

Pair of English Oak Elizabethan Style Stools or End Tables

Located in Troy, NY

A charming pair of English Oak Elizabethan style stools or small end tables, of solid construction

Category

Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Stools

Materials

Oak

Carv Tall Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Carv Tall Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

Carv Tall Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar

By Daniel Fintzi

Located in 中西區, HK

comes in many shapes and sizes. For most customers the largest blocks are the most sought after. Smaller

Category

2010s Chinese Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Stone

John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables

John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Queens, NY

walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (John Keal for Brown Saltman)(priced as

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Two Night Tables Italian Design Handcrafted Contemporary Wood and Oxidized Resin
Two Night Tables Italian Design Handcrafted Contemporary Wood and Oxidized Resin

Two Night Tables Italian Design Handcrafted Contemporary Wood and Oxidized Resin

By Marco Padovese

Located in Budoia, IT

surface with visual and tactile effect and gives also a protection from scratches and small bumps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Resin, Wood

Nantes Side Tables, Model D, Satin Brass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Nantes Side Tables, Model D, Satin Brass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Nantes Side Tables, Model D, Satin Brass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small-scale side tables which have a Minimalist design with a satin brass plated frames and marble

Category

2010s American Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel

Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965

Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965

By John Widdicomb

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Outstanding Distressed Georgian Style flamed yew wood small

Category

20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Carrara Marble and Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Carrara Marble and Brass

Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Carrara Marble and Brass

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary pair of side or drinks tables each with thick Carrara marble with small brass handle

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Hono Stool
Hono Stool

Hono Stool

$1,460 / item

Hono Stool

By Jason Horvath

Located in Denver, PA

ease in moving. -Each Hono Stool is hand made in small batches in our PA studio. -Ships fully assembled.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Handcrafted English Ash End Table & Drawer
Handcrafted English Ash End Table & Drawer

Handcrafted English Ash End Table & Drawer

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

, tactile and idiosyncratic pieces. These are all completely handmade, in very small numbers, by our skilled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971
Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971

Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper

Located in New York, NY

estate: small side table (coffee table): H 16 x W 21.5 x D 17.5 in large side table (console): H 28.5 x

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Tables by SUM Furniture
Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Tables by SUM Furniture

Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Tables by SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Giltwood 1950s Set of 3 Florentine Nesting or Stacking Tables
Giltwood 1950s Set of 3 Florentine Nesting or Stacking Tables

Giltwood 1950s Set of 3 Florentine Nesting or Stacking Tables

Located in Sheffield, MA

23 h Medium: 17.5 x 13.5 x 20.25 h Small: 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 17 3/8 h.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XIII style  Ebonized petit Marble-Top Center Table
19th Century Louis XIII style  Ebonized petit Marble-Top Center Table

19th Century Louis XIII style Ebonized petit Marble-Top Center Table

Located in Troy, NY

Conceptual small Louis XIII style center table with inset Breche marble-top and matching marble

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Southampton Dropside Table
Southampton Dropside Table

Southampton Dropside Table

Located in Annville, PA

pieces of furniture there will be some small signs of wear and tear but overall the piece is in excellent

Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kleeto coffee table by Cleto Munari, unique piece with inlaid marble
Kleeto coffee table by Cleto Munari, unique piece with inlaid marble

Kleeto coffee table by Cleto Munari, unique piece with inlaid marble

By Cleto Munari

Located in Montelabbate, PU

collection, inlaid marble and lacquered metal. Certificate of authenticity present Possible set with small

Category

Early 2000s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table
Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table

Georgian Mahogany Baby Pembroke Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

course smaller in proportion than its full size siblings. These are sought after tables which are so

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 17th Century Petite Italian Baroque Low Walnut Table
Late 17th Century Petite Italian Baroque Low Walnut Table

Late 17th Century Petite Italian Baroque Low Walnut Table

Located in Troy, NY

Late 17th Century Petite Italian Baroque Low Walnut Table. Rare and adorable small low table of

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Diagramme' Blackened Iron and Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères
'Diagramme' Blackened Iron and Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères

'Diagramme' Blackened Iron and Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

visually stunning but also practical and versatile. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Steel

Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Glass Magazine Rack Table
Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Glass Magazine Rack Table

Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Glass Magazine Rack Table

By Ico Parisi

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century (1940s) small end table with ebonized wood sides supporting a glass top and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted End Table, Walnut & Oak
Handcrafted End Table, Walnut & Oak

Handcrafted End Table, Walnut & Oak

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Steel Brass and Glass Neo Classic Table Att. to Maison Jansen
Steel Brass and Glass Neo Classic Table Att. to Maison Jansen

Steel Brass and Glass Neo Classic Table Att. to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

example is smaller then most of the tables that surface on the market, perfect as a side, or end table, or

Category

Mid-20th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Two Spanish Colonial Hexagonal Tables in Carved Wood & Repousse Leather, 1940s
Two Spanish Colonial Hexagonal Tables in Carved Wood & Repousse Leather, 1940s

Two Spanish Colonial Hexagonal Tables in Carved Wood & Repousse Leather, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

x 47 cm W) Small: 31 cm D x 35 cm W x 42 cm H More items in this style are avaliable at our 1stdibs

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine, Leather

1905s Liberty's London Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table
1905s Liberty's London Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table

1905s Liberty's London Hand Carved Occasional Side End Lamp Table

By Liberty of London

Located in Pulborough, GB

come in varying sizes, this would be classed as a very large side table or a small occasional table

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Hardwood Single Drawer Tall Lamp Twin Top Table Plants Etc
Antique Victorian Hardwood Single Drawer Tall Lamp Twin Top Table Plants Etc

Antique Victorian Hardwood Single Drawer Tall Lamp Twin Top Table Plants Etc

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

often a small plant would be placed on the lower shelf for decoration In terms of the condition, we

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Side Table with Glass Top
1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Side Table with Glass Top

1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated Side Table with Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

with age and history. There are some very small chips at the table base. Please see close up pics for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Formica

Late 1970s Black Lacquer Postmodern Side Table
Late 1970s Black Lacquer Postmodern Side Table

Late 1970s Black Lacquer Postmodern Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

original condition with very minor signs of wear consistent with age and history. There are some small

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Set of Faux Bamboo Brass bamboo nesting tables with glass
Set of Faux Bamboo Brass bamboo nesting tables with glass

Set of Faux Bamboo Brass bamboo nesting tables with glass

Located in Redding, CT

Set of Faux Bamboo Brass nesting Tables. Three total with clear glass. Perfect for small spaces

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design
Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design

Dombak Coffee Table by Phase Design

By Reza Feiz, Phase Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

exclude packing. Inspired by its namesake – Dombak – meaning small drum. This family of side and coffee

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Dombak 15" Side Table by Phase Design
Dombak 15" Side Table by Phase Design

Dombak 15" Side Table by Phase Design

By Reza Feiz, Phase Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

. Prices exclude packing. Inspired by its namesake – Dombak – meaning small drum. This family of side and

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Dombak 11" Side Table by Phase Design
Dombak 11" Side Table by Phase Design

Dombak 11" Side Table by Phase Design

By Reza Feiz, Phase Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

. Prices exclude packing. Inspired by its namesake – Dombak – meaning small drum. This family of side

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Dombak 19" Side Table by Phase Design
Dombak 19" Side Table by Phase Design

Dombak 19" Side Table by Phase Design

By Reza Feiz, Phase Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

. Prices exclude packing. Inspired by its namesake – Dombak – meaning small drum. This family of side and

Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table
Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table

Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Chests with Marble Tops
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Chests with Marble Tops

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Chests with Marble Tops

Located in New York, NY

marble. (see photos but hard to capture, not prominent). Can be used without marble. Small dark mark in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

with Italian marbleized paper and having a small lidded compartment within. England, early to mid-19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.