Trunk End Tables
Signed Maitland Smith Marble Faux Bois Stacked Books Trunk or End Table 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This single-drawer Maitland Smith stacked books trunk table was made in the 1980s and is built of
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Georgian End Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
$1,095
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Gray Painted Rustic Pine Trunk Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style cityscape gray painted wooden trunk that exudes vintage charm and functionality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic End Tables
Materials
Wood
Table Low Occassional Coffee Metal Faux Heartwood Tree Trunk Tripod Woodgrained
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual Vintage Metal Tree Trunk Heartwood Low Coffee Table on Tripod Base
Using metal as the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,436
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Fine Leather Trunk on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine leather trunk on detachable stand with brass fitting, beautiful color and texture, elegant
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming End Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Recent Sales
Highly Decorative Asian Trunk Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking red, black and gold trunk with carved wood panels and later protective glass top
Category
20th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Wood
Maitland-Smith Tessellated Book Shaped Side Table Trunk
Located in Charlotte, NC
Maitland-Smith tessellated book shaped side table trunk. Great storage.
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Vintage 1980s American End Tables
Antique English Luggage Trunk Side Table with Iron Base
Located in Houston, TX
This antique English luggage piece has been crafted into a side table with a custom iron base. The
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Early 20th Century English End Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gold Nature-Inspired Tree Trunk End Tables or Stools
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of highly desirable modern design nature-inspired tree trunk ends tables or stool. The end
Category
Early 2000s Modern End Tables
Petrified Trunk End Table
Located in Houston, TX
Gray-washed Petrified trunk with a highly polished natural top as unique end table.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown End Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Tree Trunk End Table
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood tree trunk repurposed into a singular end or side table.
Dark brown finish, polished
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Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Trunk End Tables by J.C. Mahey Brass White Lacquered 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare pair of vintage Jean-Claude Mahey for Romeo Paris trunk end tables made in France in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Tree Trunk End Table from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood tree trunk repurposed into a singular end or side table.
Dark brown finish, polished
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Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Chic Pair of Small Brass Trunk End Tables
Located in New York, NY
create a chic pair of end tables.
Vintage wear consistent with age.
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Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese ca 1840-50 painted country trunk end table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1840-50 painted trunk with its original decorated surface. From Ning Bo province China.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese End Tables
Organic Form Lychee Tree Trunk Pedestal or End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic Form Lychee Tree Trunk End Table, can be used as Pedestal as well.
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20th Century Organic Modern End Tables
Handsome Ebonized Asian Trunk End Table with Brass Corners
Located in Hopewell, NJ
galvanized tin.
Makes a stunning and surprising end table.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Tin
Chic Transparent Lucite Trunk on Stand End Table with Brass Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Makes a surprising and stylish end table with storage inside.
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale End Tables
Materials
Brass
Handsome Maitland Smith Leather End Table That Looks Like a Trunk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome designer side table in the form of a leather trunk, having leather handles and straps
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of End Side Tables Trunk Lacquered by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s, France
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Really interesting model of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered end or side table trunk by Jean
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in
Rustic Pine Trunk Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic Table, is a rustic-style wooden trunk that exudes vintage charm and functionality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic End Tables
Materials
Wood
Tree Trunk Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A solid teak tree trunk, in dark finish, handcrafted into an attractive side or end table. Can also
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts End Tables
Materials
Teak
Painted Pigskin Trunk Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese painted pigskin trunk mounted on an iron stand with glass top, to be used as an end table
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Iron
Single Piece Cypress Trunk Table
Located in Wilton, CT
SIngle piece cypress trunk table. Each responsibly gathered cypress piece has unique form as shaped
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Cypress
Signed Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Nice example of Carl Aubock's tree trunk table with an extra thick slab of walnut on 3 brass legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Tree Trunk Table from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century tree trunk table from France.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Trunk Tables, C. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
oval side tables are a product of the era, crafted in the 1930s with simple silhouettes and pleasing
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Elm
1940s Hat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
light brown fabric and is perfectly clean.
It could be used as a side table or as a bedside cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1930s French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lacquered Side Tables Trunk by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Really interesting model of black lacquered end or side tables trunk or nightstands by Jean Claude
Category
Vintage 1970s French End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in
Chinoiserie Style Trunk on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
chinoiserie style trunk, circa 1950s on a late 20th century iron base. chinoiserie style decorated
Category
Vintage 1950s End Tables
Materials
Iron
Teak and Brass Campaign Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Campaign teak trunk with brass campaign hardware, circa 1930's. With a hinged top. Front, back and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Campaign End Tables
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English made campaign style camphor wood trunk with campaign style brass mounts, circa 1910. With a
Category
Vintage 1910s English Campaign End Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Steel Munitions Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This grey trunk is very decorative with its steel trim and locks,black and orange strips and steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown End Tables
Materials
Steel
Single Leather Trunk with Armorial Decals
Located in Troy, MI
This brass bound leather trunk from retired English Army Brigadier Heathcote-Hacker has colorful
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Materials
Brass
Trunk in Petrified Wood from Indonesia
Located in Paris, FR
Trunk in Petrified Wood from Indonesia.
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as order of pictures:
L33xD31xH45cm, 2290,00
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian End Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Hand Carved Primitive Hardwood Table From Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved primitive hardwood table from Mexico, circa 1960´s. End trunk table top maintains a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Rustic End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Low Teakwood Trunk Table
Located in New York, NY
A low teak wood trunk side or end table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Tables
Modern Indonesian Wood Tree Trunk Side Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern style natural wood tree trunk side table or end table, made in Indonesia. The piece is
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20th Century Indonesian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Brass Inlaid Trunk/Side/End Table On Wheels
Located in New York, NY
table, end table, side table, trunk, chest
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Early 20th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
Trunk with Iron Studs and Hidden Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pagoda Red Collection #: Y076
Keywords: Trunk, box, table, side, end
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Tree Trunk End Table
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood tree trunk repurposed into a singular end or side table.
Dark brown finish, polished
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Ebonized Lychee Trunk End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Wicker Trunk on Travertine Stand End Table Drinks Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual whitewashed wicker trunk attached to a custom travertine base that makes a functional side
Category
Vintage 1980s American End Tables
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Paper Machete Tree Trunk Form Side End Table, circa1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design of a tree trunk form in papier mâché. Heavily textured with wood
Category
Vintage 1960s French Adirondack End Tables
Materials
Paint, Paper
Mid-Century Post Modern End Table or Small Decorative Trunk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp decorative side table which doubles as a storage trunk. Made by Maitland Smith with label.
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 19.25 in D 13.5 in
Tree Trunk Base Glass Top Table
Located in New York, NY
Round plate glass top rests on organic wood tree trunk base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Red Lacquer Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer trunk with brass fittings.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming End Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Small Square Rattan Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
Small square rattan trunk with decorative brass trim and hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s End Tables
Materials
Brass
Aux Etats Unis Steamer Trunk
Located in Essex, MA
Parisian trunk maker established 1845 two doors down from Goyard on rue St Honore. Customers include the
Category
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Campaign Style Walnut Trunk Table on Brass Stand Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An adorable campaign style trunk side table attributed to Henredon, in stained walnut with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 10.25 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Phoenix Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely trunk from Gansu Province, China. This circa 1900 trunk is painted with phoenix among
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Pine
1930s French Tall Brown Canvas Hat Trunk, Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
its removable tray. Only the interior of the lid has been relined.
It could be used as a side table
Category
Vintage 1930s French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Industrial Wood Steamer Trunk, Coffee and End Table Set, 1960s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
interior decor.
Large coffee table trunk measures 42" X 24" X 18" tall.
Pair of end table trunks
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bimorphic White Oak Tree Trunk Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic Hand Made White oak tree trunk cross section on three legs
Category
Vintage 1960s End Tables
Materials
Wood
"convoluted Tree Trunk Table" By Silas Seandel
Located in Bedford, NY
SILAS SEANDEL DESIGNED AND MADE THIS "CONVOLUTED" TREE TRUNK TABLE. IT IS MADE OF BRASS, BRONZE
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21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Flemish trunk
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish trunk with original hardware.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian End Tables
Materials
Brass
Asher Trunk
Located in Wainscott, NY
Small Scale Asher Trunk on newly made Stand,
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Tibetan Trunk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Lacquered and Painted Tibetan Clothing Trunk(several available, priced
Category
Antique 19th Century End Tables
English Leather Trunk
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century English Leather Brass Studded Trunk and Custom-made stand with Brass fittings
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Tree Trunk Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mother Nature at it's best. Just add the top for a "Green" small table or leave it as is, a
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20th Century American End Tables
Square Clothing Storage Trunk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Beijing black lacquered square clothing storage trunk( pair available priced
Category
Early 20th Century End Tables
Materials
Brass
Leather trunk with wooden accents
Located in New York, NY
A green leather trunk with wooden and nickel accents.
Category
20th Century English End Tables
Materials
Nickel
Chinese Scholar's Trunk on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Chinese leather scholar's trunk on stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Materials
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Trunk End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of trunk end tables available for sale. Each of these unique trunk end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Trunk 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. Trunk end tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large trunk end tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller trunk end tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 13.78 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Jean Claude Mahey and Carl Auböck each produced beautiful trunk end tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Trunk End Tables?
Prices for trunk end tables start at $675 and top out at $8,750 with the average selling for $1,625.
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 Trunk End Tables
- 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.
- How high are end tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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 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 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.
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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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