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Italian Brass Glass Nesting End Tables Directoire Maison Jansen Style, Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and substantial set/pair of Italian brass and glass nesting tables in the Directoire style, in the style of design house Maison Jansen, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Ita...
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1960s Italian Directoire Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 18.88 in D 13.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Library / Bed Steps
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very good quality 19th Century Mahogany Library / Bed Steps with three steps each finished in a dark leather with gold tooling. The top step with wooden turned knob opens to a smal...
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19th Century English Georgian Used End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Round bamboo table with decorations, Asian art.
Located in Milano, IT
Round bamboo table with decorations, Asian art.
Bamboo table with two round shelves with decorations.
The first shelf depicts an ox and a naturalistic landscape, the second a heron ...
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1940s Asian Chinoiserie Used End Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of French Antique Wrought Iron Figural End Tables, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Antique Wrought Iron Figural End Tables, Circa 1900
Having a dark patina with three winged cherubs and hooved feet
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Early 20th Century French Used End Tables
Materials
Iron
1970s French Brass and Black Marble Top with one Drawer Nighstands
Located in PEGO, ES
Pair of mid-20th century French designed Nightstands from original the 1970s, made of brass and black marble tops with, velvet-lined drawers, measures 50 width 40 depth 43 height
Mo...
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Mid-20th Century French Used End Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Marble Topped Gueridon, in the Manner of Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style marble topped gueridon, in the manner of Henry Dasson. Having an inset green veined marble top, gilded ormolu moldings an...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used End Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Circa 1930 German Side Table
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1
Located in New York, NY
Our table was made of birch, solid and veneered, stained a rich brown, and topped off with a slab of Bohemian breccia marble. We date it to around 1928, and attribute the design to F...
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1920s German Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chevets in Rare Loupe d'orme (Burr Elm) Wood with Marble Tops
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of chevets in rare loupe d'orme (burr elm) wood with marble tops.
Category
Early 20th Century French Used End Tables
Materials
Marble
Round Side Table Attributed to William Haines
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful table with cross stretchers and extenuated columned legs. Original maple finish.
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1940s American Used End Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Linke Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. French. Bronze-mounted. Signed Linke. Original marble top.
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19th Century French Louis XV Used End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lamp Table
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted lamp table
Marble circular top above a single drawer applied with a female mask framed by cornucopia and t...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Modern Side Tables with Shagreen Tops and Copper Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of modern single drawer side tables with white shagreen tops and copper finish.
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Late 20th Century Used End Tables
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Bronze-mounted Table With Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 19th Century. French. Bronze-mounted. Single drawer. Rock crystal stone top. Chasing on the bronze is very fine. Cannot find signature.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used End Tables
Materials
Crystal
Paire de "bouts de canapé" en chêne doré
By Marko
Located in Saint Rémy de Chargnat, FR
Paire de "Bouts de canapé" en chêne doré.
Ensemble unique.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Giltwood Display Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Italian Giltwood and Faux painted Display or End Table with Marble Top
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19th Century Italian Used End Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Early 1900s Italian Carved Giltwood Round Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Carved Giltwood Round Occasional Tables. The top of the tables are Faux Painted Marble.
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Early 20th Century Italian Used End Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Modernist Lacquered End / Side Tables, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian modernist lacquered bedside / end / side tables, of wonderfully geometric form with a square shaped two drawer cabinet supported on a cylindrical metal base. A sle...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 23.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
18th Century, Sicilian Center Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A remarkable, twelve sided, intricately veneered and inlaid, 18th c. Italian, marquetry center table. The mother-of-pearl embellished top medallion is encircled by a radiant, fish sc...
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1780s Italian Used End Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Side Tables by Guy Lefevre, France, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of blue lacquered and brass feet side end low tables or nightstands by Guy Lefèvre. A part of his production was retail by the Maison Jansen in Paris during the 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
19th Century English Regency Painted Serving Table
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Regency painted serving table.
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19th Century European Regency Used End Tables
Hepplewhite Mahogany Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite mahogany side table, the top having beautiful color and patina, the single drawer with oval brass pull and oak secondary wood, nicely tapered leg with applied molding aro...
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1810s English Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Scalloped Nininger & Co. Custom Drinks Table with Silver Plate Insert
By Nininger & Co. 1
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant small end table, perfect for cocktails, having a black scalloped base by Nininger & Co., fitted perfectly with a gorgeous etched silver plate removable tray.
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Early 2000s American Used End Tables
Materials
Silver Plate
H 23 in W 21 in D 10 in
Large-Scale Teak End Tables by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Westport, CT
Enhance your space with this set of large-scale teak end tables by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, circa 1950s. Fully restored to their original elegance, these tables ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Teak
Jansen Style Steel and Brass End Tables - a pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning pair of end tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. Unique square steel leg design with brass accents. Signature brass acorn finial tie it all together. Thick 1/2" glass.
Cur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Travertine End Tables Tomlinson Style
By Tomlinson
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of sophisticated end tables in the manner of Tomlinson. Great double door grid fronts. Large Travertine tops. Tons of storage.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Top Palm Frond Gueridon Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Neoclassical Gueridon tables. 3 acanthus leaf legs and wonderfully veined marble tops.
Curbside delivery available to NYC/Philly $300
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Used End Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Walnut and Tile Mosaic Side or End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice vintage Mid-Century Modern mosaic tops walnut end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Stone
French Bedside Table Walnut Nightstand Louis XVI St, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bedside table in walnut. Sober and chic style, this bedside table has a discreet vegetal sculpture on its front.
The inside of each drawer has been arranged with wooden boxes covere...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brass Bonsai Tree Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass bonsai tree and cranes coffee / side table in the manner of Willy Daro. Glass shown is 33” x 33” by 3/8” thick and not included. Table base will hold larger and heavier glass t...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Curly Maple Round Side Table by Dialogica, New York, 1990s
By Dialogica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern curly maple round side table by Dialogica, New York. 1996. Rare piece. Great condition. Iconic curly legs.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Maple
Pair of Midcentury Made, Dismantable Solid Oak End Tables of Excellent Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, stylish and highly practical pair of midcentury tables.
These beautifully designed and smartly handcrafted end tables or small pedestals could not be in better condition. We t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Oak
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H 15.75 in W 13.3 in D 13.3 in
Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Single Art Deco square lamp table made of mahogany and maple veneer stained, solid maple and solid glass rod accents.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used End Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
19th Century primitive Farm 2 Draw work table with New York leg
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique Primitive Farm work 2 Draw table with New York Leg is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of historical furniture. Its great brownish color, country-style theme, and w...
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Used End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak End Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Delightful and well-designed oak end table by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1950s.
Smart design consists of a solid oak construction, sculptural base, and two levels of surfa...
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1950s French Used End Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern teak coffee or cocktail table. An unusual base design with reeded edges along the top. Dates to the 1970's and has been refinished.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Teak
Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Brass & Glass Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine quality side table from Italy circa 1960's. All brass construction with inlayed clear glass top. Signed made in Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos leg side tables, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. ONLY ONE IS AVAILABLE.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Walnut
American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Guhl Loop Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Willy Guhl Loop table is an icon of Swiss modernist furniture design. The Loop Table (also known as the Beach Table) was designed by Swiss industrial designer Willy Guhl in 1954....
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Early 2000s Swiss Used End Tables
Materials
Cement
Early 1900s Inlaid Moorish Coffee Table or Stand in the Style of Liberty and Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique Moorish table.
Moorish antiques have always appealed to not just people with an Arab background. The beautiful shapes, the warm colors and the quality of the craf...
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Early 20th Century British Moorish Used End Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
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H 19 in Dm 15 in
Bevan Funell Charming Green Leather Vintage Hardwood Tripod Lamp Side End Table
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely small Bevan Funell vintage light Mahogany with green leather top lamp or side table
A good looking well-made tripod table in good, we have cleaned ...
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20th Century English Victorian Used End Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 19.89 in Dm 14.18 in
Incredibly Stylish Antique French Side / End Table, Gilt Bronze & Green Onyx Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, finest quality and gilt bronze table.
Because of the quality and great style we feel this stunning antique table can only have been made by one of the top cla...
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19th Century French Louis XV Used End Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
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H 30.9 in W 20.5 in D 15.75 in
Mechanical Disk Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Disk form table which opens to a two tier expanded coffee table size. Brass plated metal frame, with glass tops. Dimensions in listing are for the table in closed position, open L is...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Metal
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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1970s French Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.82 in
English Oak Side Table, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1900 English oak side table with a beveled and scalloped edge around the top, following down to a simple apron and supported on hand turned barley twist legs, joined by simple ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Used End Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Side Drink End Table Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass End, Side or Drink Table consisting of heavy Lucite plates vertically arranged and held together by two cylindrical Lucite rods.
Rectangle Glass T...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Anglo Indian Mughal Teak Wood Round Side Table with Bone Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Indian Mughal teak wood round side table heavily inlaid with camel bone.
Handcrafted from solid wood, this gorgeous piece showcases an intricate bone inlaid that displays a bea...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used End Tables
Materials
Bone, Teak
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Jansen Style Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of French Maison Jansen-style tables based on the Louis Xvi model, in gilded brass and two trays with glass tops are very decorative tables with various uses, in Good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being refinished and will look great when...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Metal
LOVELY PAIR OF BURR YEW WOOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew Wood side end lamp wine tables with large single drawers
Please note t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Yew
H 18.9 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1/2 Impressive Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive coffee tables by Berthold Müller in good condition.
Manufactured by Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller-Oerlinghaus.
The mosaic top of these tables is composed of tiles in ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used End Tables
Materials
Metal
French Poplar Side Table Sellette or Nightstand Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side, end table, selette or nightstand. The size of this little table with a drawer allows to use it for different functions.
Made circa 1930, with the art déco characteristics: sty...
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1930s French Art Deco Used End Tables
Materials
Poplar
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 14.97 in
Drexel Accolade Collection II Campaign Style Wood End Tables w Glass Tops Insert
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style rectangular wood end tables with a single drawer, brass plated hardware, and beveled glass inserts. Beautiful condition,...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Used End Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25.25 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables Bedside
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Side Tables Bedside, A Pair
These Swedish style three drawer hand painted neutral toned bedside tables have been constructed from solid wood. Classi...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Used End Tables
Materials
Brass
PIE CRUST BRITISH RACING GREEN LEATHER GOLD LEAF TRIPOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beech framed end table with pie crust edge and British Racing Green leather top
Please ...
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20th Century English Victorian Used End Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 20.48 in Dm 13.19 in
FINE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED LIBERTY'S LONDON MOORISH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nicely crafted late 19th century Morrish side table which was retailed through Liberty's London
P...
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19th Century Burmese Victorian Used End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
1970 Round Table in Travertine Model Dolmen from Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table composed of an attractive round travertine top finished in doucine placed on a base composed of 4 travertine rectangles assembled offering the possibility to present it visuall...
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1970s French Used End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pr. Marble Top Neo Classical Hollywood Regency Side End Tables c 1940-1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassic, hollywood regency style end tables, having nice thick marble tops, which rest on hand carved wood pedestal bases in black paint finish with gold trim. The tables ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Hollywood Regency Used End Tables
Materials
Marble
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique George III style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers / End table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George III style yew wood chest of drawers, circa 1900. With a rectangular yew wood top with molded front and side edges, 4 graduated drawers with brass pulls, resting on bra...
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Early 1900s English George III Used End Tables
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Brass
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Used End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all used end tables available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used end tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used end tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern used end tables are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used end tables over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used End Tables?
Used end tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,448, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $295,000.
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 Used End Tables
- 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 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.
- What are end tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro 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 table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side 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 was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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