End Tables & Side Tables

If you’ve ever underestimated the importance of an end table, you’re not alone. Small in stature, they tend to fly under the decor radar, but you’ll soon find yourself short-handed when sitting down to read and realizing you don’t have a spot to place your book (or beverage).

End tables are exactly what they sound like a table placed at the end of your sofa or next to a chair. Proportion here is key; you’ll want this piece to be large enough and tall enough to easily reach from where you’re sitting — but not so big that it’s competing for visual balance with your coffee table or other surrounding furniture.

Read our buying guide for more information on choosing an end table for your home.

Read the full guide