End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.

How high are end tables?

How high end tables are varies. Most pieces are 18 to 24 inches tall. To ensure easy access to the tabletop from a sofa or chair, choose a table that is within 2 inches of the height of its arm. For example, if your sofa's arm is 20 inches tall, you could choose a table between 18 and 22 inches in height. Shop a wide range of end tables on 1stDibs.

What are end tables used for?

End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

Are oval tables good?

Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.

What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?

The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the best height for an end table?

The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.

What can I use instead of an end table?

You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

What are the tables at the end of couches called?

What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.

What is the average size of an end table?

An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.

What are bedroom end tables called?

Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.

Do end tables need to match coffee table?

End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.

What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?

The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.Find end tables on 1stDibs.

Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?

Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What shape rug do you put under an oval table?

Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Do oval tables take up less space?

Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.

Oval End Tables

Q: Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

Drop Leaf Table Carved Legs

Barley Twist Leg Table

Oval Pembroke

English Barley Twist Furniture

Brass Gallery Table

1930 Kitchen Table

English Oak Drop Leaf Table

Jacobean Antique Dining Tables

Category

Mid-20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Pair of French White Marble Brass Gallery Top End Tables w/Brass Legs

$5,600 / set

Pair of Mahogany Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bedside storage. The nightstands are each supported by four oval legs. Drawer is marked - Brown Saltman

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mahogany Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman

$4,500 / set

Special Listing for Christina

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Rectangle angel falls table $6350 24 W x 30 D with an overall height including the top of 29" 1x Oval angels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for Christina

$17,710 / item

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT COFFEE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant coffee table in walnut root and carved solid walnut. The oval and curved top is equipped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT COFFEE TABLE

$2,677

Beacon Hill Collection Federal Reproduction Mahogany Planter Table

By Beacon Hill

Located in Forest Grove, PA

copper planter is oval H, 5.6” W 9.3” D 6.3”.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal End Tables

Materials

Copper

Beacon Hill Collection Federal Reproduction Mahogany Planter Table

$995

Georgian Style Tri-Leg Mahogany Gueridon, Side or End Table

Located in Plainview, NY

A quality and classy gueridon table made of fine Mahogany wood. The side or end table oval shaped

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Tri-Leg Mahogany Gueridon, Side or End Table

$750 Sale Price

51% Off

Deco Style Brass Colored Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small semi-oval table with patina brass colored lacquer and a stripe of rosewood grain. Great pop

Category

20th Century Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Deco Style Brass Colored Table

$750

Pair of English Rococo End Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

serpentine molded edge oval top above a shaped frieze on finely acanthus carved cabriole legs joined by a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Rococo End Tables

$3,954 / set

Louis XVI Style Beech Wood Bouillotte Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XVI style beech wood bouillotte table with marble top, circa 1930's. The top with an oval

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Beech Wood Bouillotte Table

$1,500

Wood and Glass Tripod Cocktail Table, 1950s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic wood and glass side table with tripod feet. Elegant dark wood body with a large oval handle

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wood and Glass Tripod Cocktail Table, 1950s Italy

$4,200

Geo III Chinese Export Occasional Table

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

hardwoods including Padouk. The oval tilt top with blonde wood crossbanded edge and repeating inlay to the

Category

Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export End Tables

Materials

Padouk

Geo III Chinese Export Occasional Table

$4,091

1970s Small Rattan Smoked Glass Waterfall Edge Table

By Michael Taylor

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, oval rattan and glass coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1970s Small Rattan Smoked Glass Waterfall Edge Table

$1,350

1970s Medium Rattan Smoked Glass Waterfall Edge Table

By Michael Taylor

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, oval rattan and glass coffee table

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1970s Medium Rattan Smoked Glass Waterfall Edge Table

$1,550

Set of Impressive Italian Lucite and Carrara Marble End Tables, 1970s

Located in Echt, NL

holds an oval lucite top. The heavy column is made of polished Carrara marble. The oval top is made

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age End Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Set of Impressive Italian Lucite and Carrara Marble End Tables, 1970s

$5,378 / set

19th Century French Louis XVI Style End Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a sophisticated 19th century Louis XVI mahogany style end table. The oval Breccia marble

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style End Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts

$3,700

A late 18th century rosewood occasional table

Located in London, GB

crossbanded rectangular top with central fan inlaid oval panel, supported on square tapering legs ending on

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

A late 18th century rosewood occasional table

$4,637

Louis XIV Walnut Table

Located in Essex, MA

With an oval top possible replaced or reshaped over a drawer and raised on turned legs joined by an

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIV Walnut Table

$2,800

Millé Occasional Table By Barlas Baylar

By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture

Located in New York, NY

18" x 20" H (Oval) Finish: Lacquer, bronze A smooth-fluctuating play of interlaced circles, Millé

Category

2010s Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Millé Occasional Table By Barlas Baylar

Price Upon Request

Pair Rare Karl Springer Onyx Top and Brass End Tables

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare oval onyx brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass tables with an onyx beveled

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Pair Rare Karl Springer Onyx Top and Brass End Tables

$17,000 / set

A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mahogany End Table, Attr. Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oval floral rossettes and banded festoon trim, raised on four fluted and tapered legs conjoined with a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mahogany End Table, Attr. Dasson

$19,850

Lyre Lamp Table

Located in Annville, PA

Starting with it’s oval top the Lyre Lamp Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance

Category

2010s Renaissance End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Lyre Lamp Table

$1,185 / item

Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern marble and metal coffee table set. This sleek set includes ( 1 ) large oval shaped

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table Set

$1,610 Sale Price / set

30% Off

18th Century Louis XV Table With Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

An oval shape 18th century Louis XV table with marble top. Features green striped interior of

Category

Antique 1780s End Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century Louis XV Table With Marble Top

$5,500

George III Mahogany Work Table

Located in Essex, MA

Oval hinged top and open interior over a conforming case with faux drawers and working drawer

Category

Antique 1790s English George III End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Work Table

$1,850

Companion Pair of Bronze Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI End Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

neoclassical design. Crafted with precision, each table features an oval top framed with gilded bronze ormolu

Category

Vintage 1950s European Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Companion Pair of Bronze Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI End Tables

$1,436 Sale Price / set

20% Off

MCM to Modern End or Side Table Barrel Shaped Chrome Base Round Glass Top

Located in Topeka, KS

six square chrome tube oval rings connected by a fabulous round aluminum center hub and a petite

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

MCM to Modern End or Side Table Barrel Shaped Chrome Base Round Glass Top

$1,295

Pair of Campaign Leather Top Tables or Stands

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of English tables crafted in mahogany with dark green leather tops having oval

Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Campaign Leather Top Tables or Stands

$8,400 / set

Beautiful Vintage Solid Side End Table Plant Stand Occasional Table

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage oval end table. A very well-made and

Category

20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Vintage Solid Side End Table Plant Stand Occasional Table

$886

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Catboat oval brass porthole. Solid brass porthole from a catboat that has been polished and

Category

Vintage 1920s North American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table

$1,495

Untitled Side Table 3.0 Polished Brass Triangular Accent, End or Drink Tray

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass with oval head slotted fasteners. The triangular design is completely

Category

2010s American Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Brass

Untitled Side Table 3.0 Polished Brass Triangular Accent, End or Drink Tray

$3,800 / item

19th-Century Walnut Light Brown Side Table with Veneered Top

Located in Opole, PL

. The oval top is of a wavy shape. The base composed of connected stretchers is placed on four legs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th-Century Walnut Light Brown Side Table with Veneered Top

$2,294 Sale Price

20% Off

Carved Ebony Center Tabler

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of carved oval top with figures and animals over carved elephant legs.

Category

20th Century Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Ebony Center Tabler

$5,800

19th Century French Boulle Étagère

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

oval Sevres style porcelain plaque to the centre and brass inlay, raised on four out swept supports, an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Étagère

$10,911 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Louis XV Painted Occasional Table

Located in Dallas, TX

oval end table is still available as of this writing!. Circa early 1900s. Measures 28H x 28W x 23D

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique French Louis XV Painted Occasional Table

$1,980

Beautiful Vintage Solid Side End Table Plant Stand Occasional Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are so excited to present to you this Lovely Vintage Oval End Table. Please carefully look

Category

20th Century British End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Beautiful Vintage Solid Side End Table Plant Stand Occasional Table

$886

Collectable Decorative Burr Yew Wood Side End Lamp Table with Gallery Rail

By Beresford Hicks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

oval top with a timber gallery rail like a silver table. We have cleaned waxed and polished it from

Category

20th Century English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Yew

Collectable Decorative Burr Yew Wood Side End Lamp Table with Gallery Rail

$920

Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy

By Meret Oppenheim

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

as part of the initial production in the 1970s. Oval shaped, original gold leaf top featuring bird

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy

$5,455

Pair of Lovely Vintage Art Deco Style Two Tier Macassar Wood Side End Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

patina is exquisite, they have an slight oval top We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to

Category

20th Century European Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Macassar

Pair of Lovely Vintage Art Deco Style Two Tier Macassar Wood Side End Tables

$3,409 / set

English Adam Satinwood Medallion End Table

Located in Queens, NY

19th century English Adam style satinwood oval end table with inlaid medallion on top and scalloped

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

English Adam Satinwood Medallion End Table

$12,000

Pair of French Colonial Solid Teak Side Tables / Consoles / Nightstands, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Indochina. The structure is composed of solid Teak with an oval top gently cantilevered over an oval apron

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of French Colonial Solid Teak Side Tables / Consoles / Nightstands, 1930

$7,800 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands

Located in Dallas, TX

pierced with an oval which creates a handle effect, with an undulating rail created in the design that

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands

$4,980 / set

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Turquoise Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

W 75 x H 35/45 CM Material: Brescia Viola Marble, Turquoise Resin. Weight: 65 kg Available in Oval

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Turquoise Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$11,175 / item

Luxury Natural Marble Peach Resin Rounded Square Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

W 100 x H 35/45 CM Material: Arabescato Marble, Peach Resin. Weight: 65 kg Available in Oval, Round

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Natural Marble Peach Resin Rounded Square Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$9,466 / item

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Solid Marble Red Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

W 90 x H 35/45 CM Material: Perlino Rosato Marble, Red Resin. Weight: 65 kg Available in Oval

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Solid Marble Red Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$9,203 / item

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Green Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

90 x H 35/45 CM Material: Guatemala Verde Marble, Green Resin. Weight: 65 kg Available in Oval

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Green Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$9,203 / item

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Purple Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

90 x H 35/45 CM Material: Rosso Levanto Marble, Purple Resin. Weight: 65 kg Available in Oval, Round

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Purple Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$9,597 / item

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Turquoise Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

By Carla Baz

Located in Geneve, CH

W 75 x H 35/45 CM Material: Statuario Marble, Turquoise Resin. Weight: 65 kg. Available in Oval

Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble Turquoise Resin Low Table Minerals, Carla Baz

$11,832 / item

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Trestle Base Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~CARVED TOP~~Turned Post Acanthus Legs

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Turned Post Carved Top Trestle Base Oak

$1,735

Pair of Burr Yew Wood Beresford Hicks Side End Lamp Tables with Gallery Rail

By Beresford Hicks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, they have an oval top with a timber gallery rail like a silver table. We have cleaned waxed and

Category

20th Century English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Yew

Pair of Burr Yew Wood Beresford Hicks Side End Lamp Tables with Gallery Rail

$1,977 / set

Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

By Nube Italia, Marco Corti

Located in New York, NY

or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood. Marco Corti was born

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

$1,367 / item

Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

By Nube Italia, Marco Corti

Located in New York, NY

or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood. Marco Corti was born in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Nube Italia Rise Table in Black Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

$1,367 / item

Nube Italia Rise Table in White Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

By Marco Corti, Nube Italia

Located in New York, NY

or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood. Marco Corti was born

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Nube Italia Rise Table in White Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

$1,367 / item

Nube Italia Rise Table in Tan Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

By Marco Corti, Nube Italia

Located in New York, NY

or oval shape can be in painted glass or in mat or polished lacquered wood. Marco Corti was born

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Nube Italia Rise Table in Tan Lacquered Wood by Marco Corti

$1,367 / item

American Art Deco Natural Wicker End Table

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco natural wicker and oak top narrow oval end table with decorative trim.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Wicker, Oak

American Art Deco Natural Wicker End Table

$2,850

Exceptional Pair of Brutalist Side End Tables Silas Seandel style Mid-Century

By Silas Seandel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

. Torch-cut acid and heat treated steel bases with thick heavy oval glass tops.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Pair of Brutalist Side End Tables Silas Seandel style Mid-Century

$5,040 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair of French Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in style of Diego Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

other. One is square; the other is oval, thus creating a dynamic poetry of forms. However, it is

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in style of Diego Giacometti

$27,500 / set

Rustic Continental Style Twig End Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental-style (19/20th Century) end table with oval slat twig-design inlaid top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic End Tables

Rustic Continental Style Twig End Tables

$12,000

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Oval End Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of oval end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval end tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 283 antique and vintage oval end tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of oval end tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oval end tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some oval end tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller oval end tables, measuring 12.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful oval end tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Oval End Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right End Tables for You

Beyond just providing additional tabletop space for your living room, an attractive vintage end table can help you organize as well as display books and decorative objects.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each offers their own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

End tables with a drawer or a shelf can easily stow away books or television remotes. Living-room end tables frequently assist with lighting, specifically as they’re often positioned adjacent to a wall. Their height and compact tabletop render them ideal for table lamps and plants, particularly if parked near a window.

And given their practicality, there is no shortage of simple, streamlined end tables from mid-century modern favorites such as Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar and Knoll that will serve your clutter-clearing minimalist efforts or wide-open loft space well. But over the years, furniture designers have taken to venturesome experimentation, crafting tables from fallen trees, introducing organic shapes and playing with sculptural forms, so much so that your understated end table might eventually become the centerpiece of a room, no matter where you choose to place it. One-of-a-kind contemporary designs prove that there are endless options for what an end table can be, while furniture makers working in the Art Deco style have proven that end tables can be stacked, staggered and nested at will, creating all kinds of variations on this popular home accent.

Find an extraordinary variety of antique, new and vintage end tables on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Oval End Tables

What are end tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.
How high are end tables?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
How high end tables are varies. Most pieces are 18 to 24 inches tall. To ensure easy access to the tabletop from a sofa or chair, choose a table that is within 2 inches of the height of its arm. For example, if your sofa's arm is 20 inches tall, you could choose a table between 18 and 22 inches in height. Shop a wide range of end tables on 1stDibs.
What are end tables used for?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
Are oval tables good?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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What is the best height for an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The best height for an end table depends on the sofa or chair beside it. Generally, an end table should be around 3 inches shorter than the arm. A table that is the same height as the arm may also work, but avoid buying tables that are higher than the arm because taller pieces could make it hard to reach objects stored on the tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of end tables.
What can I use instead of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
What are the tables at the end of couches called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the tables at the end of couches are called can vary. However, the most common name for tables in this position is end table. You may also see them referred to as side tables, accent tables or occasional tables. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of end tables.
What is the average size of an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
An end table should be within two inches as high as the chair or sofa it stands next to and equal in depth.
What are bedroom end tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Bedroom end tables are often called nightstands if they have drawers or cabinet doors included in their designs. Open pieces without built-in storage are sometimes referred to as bedside tables. Shop a collection of nightstands and bedside tables on 1stDibs.
How do you style an oval coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
Do end tables need to match coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
What’s the difference between a nightstand and an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The difference between a nightstand and an end table is their location: A nightstand is in a bedroom, while an end table is in a living area.

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Should end tables be higher or lower than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Generally, end tables should be about the same height as the arm of your couch. When the tables aren't significantly taller or shorter, you can reach the tabletop to access items or switch on a lamp with greater ease. Shop a range of end tables on 1stDibs.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What shape rug do you put under an oval table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Do oval tables take up less space?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.

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