What is an end table?

An end table is a small piece designed to sit beside a sofa, armchair, or bed to hold lamps, books, or drinks. In period interiors, these were often called side tables, lamp tables, or occasional tables depending on their exact function.

How do I date an antique table?

Dating relies on identifying the primary wood species, construction methods, hardware, and stylistic revival markers. Edwardian and nineteen-twenty examples often show machine assistance alongside traditional hand joinery. Earlier pieces from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries display distinct tool marks and timber ageing consistent with their period of origin.

Are these tables sold in pairs?

Many listings include matching pairs of lamp or bedside tables. These were created to flank a fireplace, sofa, or bed symmetrically. Single tables also appear frequently for standalone placement in smaller corners or hallways.

What woods were commonly used?

Mahogany, oak, and walnut form the majority of the timber selection across these pieces. Cabinet makers also employed satinwood, rosewood, and yew wood for specific decorative effects. Inlays and veneers made extensive use of figured grains to add visual depth to the top surface.