end table
noun
: a small table usually about the height of the arm of a chair that is used beside a larger piece of furniture (such as a sofa)
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Store candy on an end table or place cookies in a jar on a kitchen countertop.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Wabi-sabi interior design incorporates organic shapes and natural elements, like this wood end table.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
This versatile table is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and can function as an ottoman, coffee table, or end table, depending on your needs.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Currently, the bedroom is set up quite minimally, with just the storage bed, a rug, and an end table on each side of the mattress.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Wabi-sabi interior design incorporates organic shapes and natural elements, like this wood end table.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
This versatile table is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and can function as an ottoman, coffee table, or end table, depending on your needs.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Currently, the bedroom is set up quite minimally, with just the storage bed, a rug, and an end table on each side of the mattress.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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“End table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20table. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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