Small End Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Oak
2010s American Rustic End Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak, Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Side Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Bohemian End Tables
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance End Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Chippendale Night Stands
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables
Wood, Pine, Leather
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands
Resin, Wood
2010s American Modern End Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s American Modern End Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI End Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI End Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Walnut
2010s European Modern Side Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables
Stone, Travertine, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Gothic Side Tables
Iron
20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
2010s American Minimalist End Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Japanese End Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s American End Tables
Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century French Country End Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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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.
- What are end tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End 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.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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 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, 2023Bedroom 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023You 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Generally, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2023Whether 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
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