What is accent lighting used for?

Accent lighting is used inside and outside the home to feature locations such as an entrance or to create dramatic effects. Accent lighting emphasizes objects by focusing light directly on them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of accent lighting options today.

What is an accent chair used for?

Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.

What is an accent table?

Accent tables serve a decorative, rather than a practical, function.

Are accent chairs meant to be used?

Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of accent chairs?

There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.

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.

What is a sideboard table used for?

A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.

What was a drum table used for?

A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.

What are side tables used for?

Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What were nesting tables used for?

Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.

What are table lamps used for?

Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a console table used for?

Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.

What are bistro tables used for?

Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers 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 a table lamp and an accent lamp?

The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.

Can a library table be used as a desk?

Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.

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 do you call a table that is used for drafting?

A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What were dough box tables used for?

A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.

Can you use a console table as a desk?

Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.

Used Accent Table

Vintage Table Drawers

Vintage Elm Wood

Dovetail Table

Antique Bamboo Side Table

Hexagon Wood Table

Three Leg Round Side Table

Art Deco Dutch Table Lamps

Theodore Alexander Side Table

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cork Nightstands Vintage 1970s Bedside Tables

$5,800 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cork Nightstands Vintage 1970s Bedside Tables

By Pace Furniture Company, Karl Springer, Lane Furniture, John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The distinctive cork surface adds natural texture and movement while giving the pieces the luxurious visual character of burled wood. Perfect as bedside tables, nightstands, or acce...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel

$2,495

Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

It would obviously serve well as the ideal coffee table in your living or family room, but we think it would also be wonderfully utilized as a larger end table, cocktail or accent ta...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Accent Table

Materials

Glass, Oak

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Glazed Elephant Garden Seat Side Tables Pair

$1,195 / set

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Glazed Elephant Garden Seat Side Tables Pair

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

These eye-catching stools serve as unique accent tables or plant stands, bringing an eclectic, vintage vibe to your space.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Used Accent Table

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Cane Wrapped Lamps on Wood Bases with Brass Accents.

$1,395 / set

Pair of Vintage Cane Wrapped Lamps on Wood Bases with Brass Accents.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Vintage Cane Wrapped Lamps on Wood Bases with Brass Accents. They measure 31"H x 8"D and 23"H to the socket. Lamps are wired and in working condition.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Cast Metal Plant Stands or Pedestals with Figural Dragon Accents

$1,450 / set

Pair of Antique Cast Metal Plant Stands or Pedestals with Figural Dragon Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of two closely matched cast pedestals or plant stands are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the late Victorian period and style in the United States. Both have orn...

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Striped Vaseline Glass Shade with Ribbed Bell Shape & Soft Pink Accents

$609

Striped Vaseline Glass Shade with Ribbed Bell Shape & Soft Pink Accents

Located in London, GB

Striped Vaseline Glass Shade with Ribbed Bell Shape and Soft Pink Accents Diameter for the gallery or the lampshade hole: 3cm/1.18" Inches.

Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Used Accent Table

Materials

Uranium Glass

Neoclassical Italian Walnut Side Table With Marble Top And Vienna Straw Shelf

$2,743

Neoclassical Italian Walnut Side Table With Marble Top And Vienna Straw Shelf

Located in Prato, Tuscany

It can be used as a side table next to an armchair in a classic living room, as a refined accent table in an elegant entryway, or as a display surface for a lamp or small sculpture i...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Used Accent Table

Materials

Marble

Pair of Napoleonic Italian Inlaid Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables

$1,695 / set

Pair of Napoleonic Italian Inlaid Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables

Located in Perkasie, PA

Their compact proportions make this pair particularly versatile for use beside a bed, as accent tables, or as occasional storage pieces throughout the home.

Category

1960s Italian Neoclassical Used Accent Table

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Grapes & Vine Lamp with Raised Gilt Accents

$850

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Grapes & Vine Lamp with Raised Gilt Accents

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This antique hand-painted table lamp is a true testament to the elegance of the Art Nouveau era.

Category

Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Used Accent Table

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian “Ricordo di Pisa” Leaning Tower of Pisa Illuminated Accent Lamp

$250

Vintage Italian “Ricordo di Pisa” Leaning Tower of Pisa Illuminated Accent Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming vintage Italian illuminated architectural model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, dating to approximately the 1970s. #5580 The miniature tower is finely molded with repeating ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Resin

Pair of Vintage Circular Coiled Pencil Reed Rattan Lamps with Brass Accents

$2,495 / set

Pair of Vintage Circular Coiled Pencil Reed Rattan Lamps with Brass Accents

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of vintage circular coiled pencil reed rattan mid century modern lamps. Lamps are mounted on brass bases and feature brass discs separating the circular reed sections. The brass...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Murano Blue Millefiori Glass Lamp with Gold-Accented Base, Italy, 1970s

$2,629

Murano Blue Millefiori Glass Lamp with Gold-Accented Base, Italy, 1970s

Located in The Hague, NL

This bijou Murano table lamp was produced in Italy in the 1970s and showcases exceptional Venetian glass craftsmanship. The shade is executed in vivid blue and white millefiori glass...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Folk Art Eiffel Tower Accent Light or Lamp

$1,250

Large Vintage Folk Art Eiffel Tower Accent Light or Lamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage and substantial Folk Art rendering of the Eiffel Tower was made during the 1970's, presumably in the United States and lights up, providing a subtle red glow to accent t...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Used Accent Table

Materials

Plastic, Softwood

Italian 1950s Walnut Table

$2,200

Italian 1950s Walnut Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1950s table with accents for your entry, living or any chic spot.

Category

1950s Italian Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fluted Obelisk Lamps with Brass and Crystal Accents

$4,950 / set

Pair of Fluted Obelisk Lamps with Brass and Crystal Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A spectacular pair of large-scale carved wood Obelisk lamps, circa 1980s. Heavy, solid wood form finished in Espresso lacquer with solid brass and crystal accents. Beautifully made p...

Category

1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Gilded Tole Palm Frond Lamps with Crystal Accents

$2,650 / set

Pair of Vintage Gilded Tole Palm Frond Lamps with Crystal Accents

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage Florentine lamps, each fashioned as a stalk of palm leaves accented by faceted crystal drops, on glass plinth with etched crosshatching, on graduated metal footed bas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Accent Table

Materials

Crystal, Metal

A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents - Napoleon III style - France.

$841Sale Price|20% Off

A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents - Napoleon III style - France.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents, in the Napoleon III style, featuring a pitcher with a handle. The lampshade is original, and the piece has a beautiful patina.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Vintage Geometric Painted Wood Table

$2,650

Vintage Geometric Painted Wood Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 36.5 inches wide, 20.25 inches deep, and 16.25 inches high, this versatile piece works equally well as a coffee table, cocktail table, or artistic accent in a living room, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

French 20th Century Louis Philippe Pair of Walnut Nightstands

$1,975 / set

French 20th Century Louis Philippe Pair of Walnut Nightstands

Located in Carmine, TX

Their understated elegance and rich wood grain make them versatile bedside cabinets or accent tables, perfectly suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Used Accent Table

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

$95,000

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a gold embossed leather desk surface, with a gilt bronze filigree gallery top, under ...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930

$1,109Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative accent lamp. An English, cast alloy and copper converted medical heat lamp, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Of fascinating form and deco...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Cinema Projector Lamp, American, Converted Accent Light, Kodak, C.1940

$1,055Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Cinema Projector Lamp, American, Converted Accent Light, Kodak, C.1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cinema projector lamp. An American, converted decorative accent light, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Captivating lamp conversion for the collector ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfect beside a bed as traditional nightstands, they can also be used as accent tables, end tables, or storage pieces throughout the home.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Converted Petrol Can Lamp, Automobilia, Decorative, Accent Light, C.1950

$893Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Converted Petrol Can Lamp, Automobilia, Decorative, Accent Light, C.1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage converted petrol can lamp. An Anglo-American metal decorative accent lamp by Valor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating decorative lamp, idea...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp Rust-Orange Accents! Richard Barr

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp Rust-Orange Accents! Richard Barr

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr

Located in Peoria, AZ

Gorgeous! Bespoke Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass and Enameled Metal Incredible Rust-Orange Color! Attributed to Richard Barr This is an amazing bespoke Laurel Table Lamp wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Paul Hanson Pair Crackle Glass Lamps with brass accents circa 1950s

$1,800 / set

Paul Hanson Pair Crackle Glass Lamps with brass accents circa 1950s

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Great all original pair of Paul Hanson Lighting Company lamps circa 1950’s. Lamps are all original including the hardware and shade rests. The glass radiates when the light hits the ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Art Glass

American Art Deco Candlestick Accent Lamp With Drip Sleeve And Flicker Bulb

$212Sale Price / item|50% Off

American Art Deco Candlestick Accent Lamp With Drip Sleeve And Flicker Bulb

Located in New Orleans, LA

A period American Art Deco patinated spelter candlestick lamp with classic Art Deco swag, ziggurat and deco arch designs. A charming atmospheric light with a flickering flame light b...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Accent Table

Materials

Spelter

Important Signed Blue Resin Obelisk Shaped Lamp w. Nickel Accents - France 1980s

$2,900

Important Signed Blue Resin Obelisk Shaped Lamp w. Nickel Accents - France 1980s

By Claude Dalle

Located in New York, NY

Table lamp from 1970s, attributed to Claude Dalle. Made of nickel-plated steel and a blue glitter resin body, with a signature inlaid in the body of the lamp. Pyramidal shape. Europe...

Category

1980s French Used Accent Table

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Modern Chinese Custom Porcelain Lamp with Gold Accents and Acrylic Base

$1,760

Modern Chinese Custom Porcelain Lamp with Gold Accents and Acrylic Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Chinese Custom Hand Made Porcelain Lamp with American wiring

Category

2010s Chinese Used Accent Table

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Bamboo Bar Cart, Wood Accents, Organic Modern Style, 1970

$2,750

Italian Bamboo Bar Cart, Wood Accents, Organic Modern Style, 1970

Located in New York, NY

An Italian 1970's bamboo and wood bar cart with eight bottle holders, large storage basket, supported on two large wheels decorated with wood and bamboo swirls between the spokes. Mo...

Category

1970s Italian Organic Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

$5,995

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1920 in a Georgian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Belgian Ceramic Urn Lamps, Brass Accents, Chic Design

$1,428 / item

Mid-20th Century Belgian Ceramic Urn Lamps, Brass Accents, Chic Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

These amazing custom made living room lamps are made out of antique urns. Beautiful patina throughout the lamp and stems. Very chic. Height with shade 28.7" - 73 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Ceramic Tornado Lamps with Nickel and Lucite Accents

$5,800 / set

Pair of Modern Ceramic Tornado Lamps with Nickel and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mind-bending pair of Modern Tornado style lamps, circa 1990. Ceramic vessels that portray the look of nickel, with Lucite and nickel accents. Beautiful scale, texture and weight. E...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table

$1,850

Vintage Boho Inlay Drinks Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideally proportioned for use as a jewel-box accent, this table measures 14.75 inches square and stands 20.75 inches tall.

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Anglo-Indian Used Accent Table

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

William IV Red Glass Column Lamp with Brass Accents, Circa 1840

$2,978

William IV Red Glass Column Lamp with Brass Accents, Circa 1840

Located in London, GB

A mid nineteenth century red glass column lamp, with brass lead decoration to the top and to the base. All supported on a brass hexagonal base. Currently wired for the UK. Plea...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor

$140Sale Price|20% Off

MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor

By Tensor

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice MCM model 7100 "Diax" adjustable desk lamp in gold accents by Tensor, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good working condition and fully adjusts and articulates. Overall...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Pair of Louis XV Style Bedside Tables with Drawer, Mid-20th Century

$2,812 / set

Pair of Louis XV Style Bedside Tables with Drawer, Mid-20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Their warm wood tone and classic proportions make them ideal for traditional interiors, country houses, or French-inspired bedrooms. Perfect as bedside tables or small accent tables,...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Used Accent Table

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Gorgeous Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Lucite and Bronze Accents

$6,950 / set

Gorgeous Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Lucite and Bronze Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of late 20th century vessels as newly built custom lamps. Glazed ceramic form with wonderful color and detail. The pieces convey a strong 1970s vibe. Exceptionally c...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Lucite and Bronze Accents

$6,950 / set

Gorgeous Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Lucite and Bronze Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of late 20th century vessels as lamps. Glazed ceramic form with wonderful color and detail. The pieces convey a strong 1970s vibe. Exceptional jewelry! Excellent res...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Blown Glass Lamps with Lucite and Nickel Accents

$4,950 / set

Beautiful Pair of Blown Glass Lamps with Lucite and Nickel Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of blown glass vessels as lamps. Fabulous form, scale and color. The pieces are consistent with Eastern European art glass production of the 1980s and 1990s. Exquisi...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Nickel

Stunning Pair of Blown Murano Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

$5,950 / set

Stunning Pair of Blown Murano Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stellar pair of blown Murano glass lamps, circa 1970s. Beautiful form and color. Exquisite Jewelry! Excellent restored condition. All brass components have been re-plated. Rewired ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Enamel Metal Arch Desk Lamp w/ Chrome Accents

$225

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Enamel Metal Arch Desk Lamp w/ Chrome Accents

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Enamel Metal Arch Desk Lamp w/ Chrome Accents. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 14" W x 9" D. {3-Way (No)}, (Location: Section 2) Stan...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oriental Japanese Chinoiserie Pedestal Lacquered Side Table

$805

Vintage Oriental Japanese Chinoiserie Pedestal Lacquered Side Table

Located in London, GB

It works well as a side table, accent table, or display stand. The underside of the tabletop bears a stamp that reads “Made in Japan,” adding to its authenticity and collectible app...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Used Accent Table

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Art Deco Styled Accent or Television Lamp with Cast Gilt Figural Elephants

$995

Art Deco Styled Accent or Television Lamp with Cast Gilt Figural Elephants

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Art Deco styled figural accent or 'television lamp' is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in the 1950s in the Art Deco style. The lamp has a black rec...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Accent Table

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Desk, Amboyna Wood, French Design, Chrome Accents, 1925

$6,630

Art Deco Desk, Amboyna Wood, French Design, Chrome Accents, 1925

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco desk In the exquisite world of 1925s French Art Deco design, a dainty desk emerges as a testament to the era’s refined craftsmanship and elegance. Fashioned from root wood a...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Accent Table

Materials

Hardwood, Amboyna

Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Gilt Bronze Accents

$2,800

Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Gilt Bronze Accents

Located in New York, NY

This mantel clock is rooted in early 19th-century French design yet timeless in its appeal. The body of the clock is finished in a lustrous black ebony, contrasted with the bronze gi...

Category

Late 20th Century Used Accent Table

Materials

Bronze

Czech Art Glass Figural Fruit and Flower Basket Lamp or Accent Light

$650

Czech Art Glass Figural Fruit and Flower Basket Lamp or Accent Light

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This figural art glass fruit and flower basket was produced in Czechoslovakia in the mid-late 1930s in the period Art Deco style. The base is composed of a series of faceted clear be...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Used Accent Table

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Antique Oak Readers Trestle Side Table

$406

Edwardian Antique Oak Readers Trestle Side Table

Located in London, GB

Compact yet substantial, this piece is ideal as a reading table, occasional side table or study accent. A refined antique piece with understated elegance and enduring decorative app...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Used Accent Table

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hand-Painted Smoked Glass Lamps with Nickel and Brass Accents

$4,950 / set

Pair of Hand-Painted Smoked Glass Lamps with Nickel and Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stellar pair of large scale smoked glass lamps with wonderful hand painted detail. Beautiful brass and nickel accents complement the painted motifs. Exquisite Jewelry ! While the p...

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Jasper Blue Jelly Cabinet Cupboard Curio Display Buffet Console Table

$1,500

Vintage Jasper Blue Jelly Cabinet Cupboard Curio Display Buffet Console Table

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

The company began making furniture such as desks, accent tables, and curio cabinets. Dimensions: 50.5"h x 19.25" x 47"

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Used Accent Table

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Octagonal Occasional Table

$2,233

French Louis XVI Style Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Sophisticated in both form and detail, this elegant piece works wonderfully as a side table, lamp table, or statement accent piece within a classic living room, bedroom, or refined i...

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Used Accent Table

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Kashmiri Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Plant Stand

$1,218

Late 19th Century Kashmiri Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Plant Stand

Located in London, GB

A highly decorative and unusual piece, ideal as a plant stand or accent table, combining the artistry of Kashmiri papier-mâché with elegant European design influences.

Category

Early 1900s Indian Victorian Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Bookmatched Tilt Top Table

$2,850

Vintage Regency Bookmatched Tilt Top Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideal as a charming entryway table, a practical accent piece in a living room, a refined tea table, or an intimate dining surface, it appeals to discerning collectors, interior desig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Accent Table

Materials

Wood

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

$12,000

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dallas, TX

A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John Stuart Inc. Adorning its exterior of glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass acc...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Stellar Restored Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

$9,950 / set

Stellar Restored Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. A fabulous pair of vintage lamp...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

Stellar Pair of Drip-Glaze Cylinder Lamps with Bronze and Lucite Accents

$5,950 / set

Stellar Pair of Drip-Glaze Cylinder Lamps with Bronze and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous pair of vintage drip-glaze ceramic vessels as custom-made lamps. Stunning form and range of color. Custom-built using the finest quality components. Exceptional jewelry! E...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Bronze

Dramatic Pair of Handmade Vintage Bamboo Lamps with Nickel and Lucite Accents

$10,500 / set

Dramatic Pair of Handmade Vintage Bamboo Lamps with Nickel and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are professionally restored using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete w...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Gorgeous Pair of Italian Blown Glass Lamps with Lucite and Brass Accents

$6,950 / set

Gorgeous Pair of Italian Blown Glass Lamps with Lucite and Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of Italian blown glass vessels, circa 1970, as newly built custom lamps. Fabulous, exceptionally made thick blown glass form. Built using components of only the fines...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Mesmerizing Pair of Iridescent Blown Glass Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

$5,950 / set

Mesmerizing Pair of Iridescent Blown Glass Lamps with Brass and Lucite Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of blown glass vessels as custom lamps. Heavy, thick blown smoke glass form with a subtle iridescent bronze cast. Exquisite brass petal neck detail. New custom thr...

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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Accent Table

Materials

Brass

18th C. Italian Pair of Gorgeous Demi-Lune Consoles w/Marble Tops & Gilt Accents

$15,393 / set

18th C. Italian Pair of Gorgeous Demi-Lune Consoles w/Marble Tops & Gilt Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

The marble is original on one table, but the second table appears to have been replaced at one point.

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18th Century Italian Used Accent Table

Materials

Marble

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Used Accent Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic used accent table available at 1stDibs. A used accent table — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a used accent table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each used accent table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one used accent table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company and Lane Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Accent Table?

Prices for a used accent table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $5 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.

Questions About Used Accent Table

What is accent lighting used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Accent lighting is used inside and outside the home to feature locations such as an entrance or to create dramatic effects. Accent lighting emphasizes objects by focusing light directly on them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of accent lighting options today.
What is an accent chair used for?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
What is an accent table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Accent tables serve a decorative, rather than a practical, function.
Are accent chairs meant to be used?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of accent chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
What is a sideboard table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
What was a drum table used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
What are side tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What were nesting tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
What are table lamps used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a console table used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
What are bistro tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
What are end tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
Can a library table be used as a desk?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of an end table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What do you call a table that is used for drafting?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
What were dough box tables used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
Can you use a console table as a desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.