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 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.

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.

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’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.

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 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.

Square 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.

Mahogany Flip Top Game Table

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine

Italian Midcentury Side Table

Burl Wood Entry Table

Backgammon Board

Table Placemats

Mappa Burl

Forged Iron Sculpture Sculpture

Silkeborg CFC Square Rosewood Side Table with Brass Inlay

$2,800

Silkeborg CFC Square Rosewood Side Table with Brass Inlay

By CFC Silkeborg

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Danish modern square rosewood occasional side end center table.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Italian Travertine Square End Tables, Set of 2

$3,895 / set

1970s Italian Travertine Square End Tables, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite hand crafted travertine end tables. The ultra rare tables gives an air of culture and refinement. Out...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Baker Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Square End Table

$1,500

Vintage Baker Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Square End Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Drawer is marked along the left side with Baker's signature silver metal tag. The square rear chamfered Marlborough legs feature carved fretwork and are accented along the top by tri...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850

$5,880 / set

Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These square stools (fang deng) date to the mid-19th century and are crafted with elmwood frames enclosing floating-panel tops of dense walnut.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Square Marble End Table / Display Stand

$2,270

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Square Marble End Table / Display Stand

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Karl Springer, Steve Chase, Mario Bellini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern square marble end table features a solid marble top in soft grey and cream tones, accented with subtle strawberry veining.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Squared Coffee Table, 1960s, Italy

$1,121

Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Squared Coffee Table, 1960s, Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

It is one of the good quality. He already feels really good to the touch. Held in two tones, he makes himself a real eye-catcher.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Luxury Square End Table in High Gloss Ash Burl & Chrome

$2,895

Italian Luxury Square End Table in High Gloss Ash Burl & Chrome

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your living space with this Italian luxury square end table featuring premium ash burl veneer in a rich high gloss polyester finish.

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tesselated Stone Brass Inlay Square Side End Table

$1,200

Tesselated Stone Brass Inlay Square Side End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tessellated side end table on four legs by Maitland Smith.

Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Travertine Square Pedestal Base Coffee Side Occasional Lamp Table

$3,800

Travertine Square Pedestal Base Coffee Side Occasional Lamp Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artedi

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-century Italian modern occasional square side end table stand pedestal.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Single Pedestal Square Travertine Coffee Side End Occational Table

$2,800

Single Pedestal Square Travertine Coffee Side End Occational Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern square travertine top end side occasional table stand.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Cloth Wrapped Square Side End Table

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Cloth Wrapped Square Side End Table

By Harrison Van Horn, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black lacquer cloth wrapped square Mid-Century Modern side end coffee table in style of Karl Springer.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

$995

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table Each side table measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 21.25 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Square End Table, Black Lacquer & Pearl Inlay, 1789

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Qing Dynasty Square End Table, Black Lacquer & Pearl Inlay, 1789

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Qing Dynasry Square Table in Black Lacquer « Daki » inlaid with thick white shiny « Luodian » pearl .

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rounded Square Granite Side End Stand Table Modern Design

$1,600

Rounded Square Granite Side End Stand Table Modern Design

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern rounded square granite Stand end occasional table pedestal shape base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Granite, Marble

Square Glass Top Figural Chrome Base Side Centre Table

$1,200

Square Glass Top Figural Chrome Base Side Centre Table

By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern figural square chrome base side coffee table stand.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Square Rosewood Coffee Table with Tiled Top

$2,600

Danish Modern Square Rosewood Coffee Table with Tiled Top

By Illums Bolighus

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Rosewood midcentury Danish modern square side occational table on tempered legs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table

$1,490

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern travertine square coffee table ~ Side table is the perfect choice for a clean contemporary look, and combines the carefree aspects of a solid stone table with the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Kartell Style Black Acrylic Parsons Style End Table, Square Vintage

$320Sale Price|20% Off

Kartell Style Black Acrylic Parsons Style End Table, Square Vintage

By Kartell

Located in Chicago, IL

Post-modern Kartell-style square acrylic table in solid black with thick-walled construction.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Unusual Brass Square Two-Tier Side or End Table

$2,200

Unusual Brass Square Two-Tier Side or End Table

By Karl Springer, Maison Baguès

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Italian modern brass side or end table stand with smoked glass shelves. Inspected vintage condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

$900Sale Price|29% Off

Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in teak.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A pair of French ebonized square end tables, C 1960.

$1,395 / set

A pair of French ebonized square end tables, C 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of French ebonized square end tables C 1960, inset with with marble tops with grey veining.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Iron coffee table with original finish, square transparent glass, France, 1960s

$1,534

Iron coffee table with original finish, square transparent glass, France, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Iron coffee table with original finish, square transparent glass, France, 1960s Solid iron frame with original finish and square transparent glass top.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Near Pair of Square Occasional Tables Attributed to Severin Hansen

$2,954Sale Price / set|20% Off

Near Pair of Square Occasional Tables Attributed to Severin Hansen

By Severin Hansen

Located in London, GB

Denmark, circa 1950 A near pair of mid-twentieth century Danish Rosewood square occasional tables with tapering legs, attributed to Severin Hansen.

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Small Table 'DISLOCATION' in Golden Marble by Buzao 'Square'

$4,290 / item

Contemporary Small Table 'DISLOCATION' in Golden Marble by Buzao 'Square'

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Golden Sunset marble, blue acrylic Measures: 40 x 40 x H 38 cm Studio Buzao from Guangzhou (China) is exploring innovation with furnit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Small Table 'DISLOCATION' in Black Marble by Buzao 'Square'

$4,290 / item

Contemporary Small Table 'DISLOCATION' in Black Marble by Buzao 'Square'

By Buzao

Located in Paris, IDF

'DISLOCATION' collection by Buzao, small table Black Marquina marble Measures: 40 x 40 x H 38 cm Studio Buzao from Guangzhou (China) is exploring innovation with furniture and light...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!

$1,000

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gold/Copper Square Top Stack Side Table Geometric Customizable

$3,990 / item

Gold/Copper Square Top Stack Side Table Geometric Customizable

By Frank Chou

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The work is customizable in terms of material, color and size. There are 2 sizes available: Option 1: W 75 x D 75 x H 65 cm Price: $3,990 USD Option 2: W 75 x D 75 x H 74 cm Pric...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

$19,550

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

WALL SCULPTURE NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski x Marco Querin D. 2021 This collaboration with Marco Querin is a study in conflict — hard metal vs soft textile, broken panels vs continuous thre...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

$19,550

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

WALL SCULPTURE NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski x Marco Querin d. 2021 This collaboration with Marco Querin is a study in conflict — hard metal vs soft textile, broken panels vs continuous thre...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

$19,550

Modern Hand-Made Triptych Blackened Steel Sculpture Hand-Shaped Square

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

WALL SCULPTURE NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski x Marco Querin d. 2021 This collaboration with Marco Querin is a study in conflict — hard metal vs soft textile, broken panels vs continuous thre...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Veneer Square End / Side Table

$3,900

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Veneer Square End / Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with an oyster burl veneer, resting on four triangular legs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wool

American Victorian Mahogany Square Side Table with Turned Ball Supports

$720

American Victorian Mahogany Square Side Table with Turned Ball Supports

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian mahogany square side table with 2 stretcher shelves, splayed scroll legs, turned ball supports and decorative ornamentation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Single Suspended Pedestal Base Square Glass Top Side Table

$1,600

Single Suspended Pedestal Base Square Glass Top Side Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual "Suspended" top illusion side or center table.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Travertine 27x27" Square Top & Pedestal Base Side Occasional Table Stand MINT

$2,800

Travertine 27x27" Square Top & Pedestal Base Side Occasional Table Stand MINT

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Travertine 27x27" Square Top & Pedestal Base Side Occasional Table Stand MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

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 carved frieze containing a later constructed drawer, on four beautifully sculpted le...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sold Brass X-Base Square Side or End Tables

$4,800 / set

Sold Brass X-Base Square Side or End Tables

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very fine solid brass X base side or end tables.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel

$1,200

One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in New York, NY

From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign End Tables

Materials

Metal

Square Light Walnut Brass Stretchers Two Drawers Nightstand End Table

$2,800

Square Light Walnut Brass Stretchers Two Drawers Nightstand End Table

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square light walnut brass stretchers two drawers night stand end table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 1970s Square Macassar and Chrome Side Tables

$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of French 1970s Square Macassar and Chrome Side Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with square, richly-figured Macassar veneered tops cantilevered on a chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern End Tables

Materials

Macassar

Square Travertine Coffee Table on Wheels, Modern Design, Italy, 1975

$1,274Sale Price|20% Off

Square Travertine Coffee Table on Wheels, Modern Design, Italy, 1975

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Den Haag, NL

Square tessellated Travertine cube on wheels. Comes with a herringbone motif Coffee side end occasional table or wide pedestal on wheels.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

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

Grosfeld House End Tables, Square Top, Ribbon Swag, Circa 1950s

$5,800 / set

Grosfeld House End Tables, Square Top, Ribbon Swag, Circa 1950s

By Grosfeld House

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Grosfeld House American 1950s pedestal base square shaped top end tables with incised tops having ribbon swag motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Other

Glass Chrome Brass X Base Square Side Coffee End Table

$2,600

Glass Chrome Brass X Base Square Side Coffee End Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century modern brass chrome and glass square cube shape side end coffee table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Luxury Square Coffee Cocktail End Table in High Gloss Ash Burl & Chrome

$4,995

Italian Luxury Square Coffee Cocktail End Table in High Gloss Ash Burl & Chrome

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your living space with this Italian luxury square coffee cocktail table featuring premium ash burl veneer in a rich high gloss polyester finish.

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

$2,950

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bronze and beveled mirror, telescoping square side tables height is adjustable by 2 knobs.

Category

20th Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

$2,750

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern polished bronze and beveled mirror top, NON telescoping square side tables, this tables height is not adjustable, the knobs are only decorative.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Square Aluminum Brass and Glass Table by John Vesey Inc.

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

Square Aluminum Brass and Glass Table by John Vesey Inc.

By John Vesey

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and sophisticated square end or side table by John Vesey. The table has brass ball feet, tubular aluminum column legs with brass joinery, which support the plate glass top.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Square Widdicomb End Tables with Nero Portoro Marble Tops

$3,850

Pair of Square Widdicomb End Tables with Nero Portoro Marble Tops

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely pair of Widdicomb end tables circa 1960. They feature a square wood base with an inset piece of gorgeous Nero Portoro marble to serve as the top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Square 'Méandre' Glass End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table

$5,700 / set

Pair of Square 'Méandre' Glass End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of square 'Méandre' glass end tables or two-part coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair Stacked Lucite Square Marble Travertine Tops End Side Occasional Tables

$2,800 / set

Pair Stacked Lucite Square Marble Travertine Tops End Side Occasional Tables

By Charles Hollis Jones, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Stacked Lucite Square Marble Travertine Tops End Side Occasional Tables Stands MINT

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Rare set of 6 leather square tables, by De Sede, 1970's

$6,138 / set

Rare set of 6 leather square tables, by De Sede, 1970's

By De Sede

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A rare set of 6 square patchwork leather occasional tables. Mirror top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror

Paul Frankl Mid-Century Square Cork Top Coffee Table, Vintage USA

$26,000

Paul Frankl Mid-Century Square Cork Top Coffee Table, Vintage USA

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on four squared legs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Spanish Two Tier Square Brass and Bronze Coffee Table

$2,975

Midcentury Spanish Two Tier Square Brass and Bronze Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Spanish two tier brass and bronze coffee table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

$3,600 / set

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

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1970s Pair of Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, Italian

$2,590 / set

1970s Pair of Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, Italian

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of geometric brass coffee tables/side tables in the manner of Guy Lefevre, with clear glass tops. The tables are very versatile, they will look good to joined together to form ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Side Table Caldas Square Ocean Stripes with Portuguese Tiles for Outdoors

$1,552 / item

Side Table Caldas Square Ocean Stripes with Portuguese Tiles for Outdoors

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to 16th century. Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of Caldas tables are made with ha...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s

$3,800

Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s Structured in molded plywood revested in hardwood veneer, this 1960s square end table features a glass-top over...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Plywood

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Square End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of square end tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique square end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 3359 antique and vintage square end tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 279 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Square end tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco square end tables are consistently popular styles. Some square end tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller square end tables, measuring 6.4 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many square end tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Lane Furniture and Baker Furniture Company produced popular square end tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Square End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $135 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.

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Questions About Square End Tables

What are end tables?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
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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?
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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.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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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.

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What is the best height for an end table?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What is the average size of an end table?
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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?
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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.
Do end tables need to match coffee table?
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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’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
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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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Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?
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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 end chair called for a dining table?
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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.

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