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2nd end table....match or not?

9 years ago

This room is SLOWLY coming along (I have artwork being framed right now....super excited to reveal!).

Current question is for the end table. I want to put a second end table on the empty side of the sofa. There is room to buy a matching one, or I could pick something else. I plan to put lamps (probably non-matching) on the side tables.

(other view of room - side table not in place)

I have ordered this skinny table to place next to the grey chair:

Thanks!

Comments (38)

  • 9 years ago

    I'd go for something different, but I would look for something with different tones to it. Brass maybe or glass.

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  • 9 years ago

    Do you prefer not to have a coffee table in the center?

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  • 9 years ago

    I'm not a person who likes to match things especially if the lamps are going to be different. So I would go for a different one. I like what lukkirish said in brass or glass perhaps.

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  • 9 years ago

    I would do something different, but I don't think I'd do brass or glass. I'd stick with wood.

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Something different, but related in some way.

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  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone! I was leaning towards different also (which was why I ordered just 1 table to start). I am playing around with some different configurations. (1) Putting the black skinny table on the other side of the sofa and getting a stool or drum table next to the chair (2) Putting the new end table on the other side of the sofa and getting a square one in the spot that it occupies right now. I will try and find some options to post.

  • 9 years ago

    What about something like this? I was thinking it brings in the black metal from the small black side table and the wood from the round end table.




  • 9 years ago

    I love the first table above...(the one in the last three tables you posted.)

    i would move the little round table to the left of the sofa and

    place the new table on the right side. You're on the right track

    with not matching tables and lamps.

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  • 9 years ago

    What I don't like about non matching tables on each side of the sofa is height differerences, than of course if two lamps are used they are different heights. Is it only me that finds this weird?

    sixkeys thanked mamapinky0
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I think either the lamps of the end table should match, but never both. Personally, I prefer matching lamps and non-matching end tables but it really is a personal preverence.

    sixkeys thanked Anglophilia
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone! Super helpful input. I haven't purchased lamps yet, but I was contemplating these two:



    Still pondering the end table decision!

  • 9 years ago

    The first lamp looks too short to be a side table lamp. The second one, style wise, doesn't work as an end table lamp. Before you choose a lamp, you need to purchase your end tables to know what height lamp you'all need. I don't think the 2 tier table works well as an end table in your room. I'm also not crazy about the metal table next to the chair. I'd get a ceramic or metal stool for next to the chair. I'd keep looking for another end table for the sofa or get another of the one you already have and get different lamps of the same height.

    sixkeys thanked Rose Druckman
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks! I thought the first lamp looked short in the picture but it is 25" tall, so that seemed ok. I am definitely considering a stool next to the chair.

  • 9 years ago

    This isn't a terribly good picture but it shows different end tables and different lamps, although they are the same height and the lampshades are fairly similar. The end table on the left is an antique two-drawer French lingerie chest and the one on the right is a small table with chair.


    sixkeys thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    25" is short, that's usually the height of a desk lamp where you need light lower. I would say around 32-34" overall height usually works. But you need to measure once you have the tables. And another poster was right...if you mix match the end tables try to get them really close in height.
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  • 9 years ago

    Update....I received the small black table and it is all wrong. Sending that one back.

  • 9 years ago

    I could do the square end table from the same collection. They are also the same height so that is nice.

  • 9 years ago

    I like the square with the round and then two matching lamps.

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    9 years ago

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  • 9 years ago

    Yes to the table from the same collection as the round one and 2 matching lamps.

    sixkeys thanked k9arlene
  • 9 years ago

    I ordered the square table! Now looking for lamps and a stool to go next to the chair. Thanks for the help!

  • 9 years ago

    For lamps I was thinking of something ceramic to contrast with all of the wood and metal. Would any of these look good?

    1:

    2:

    3:
    4:
    5:
    6:
    7:


  • 9 years ago

    Hmmm. If I did SAME end tables, I'd do different lamps. If I did DIFFERENT end tables, I'd do same lamps. All different would look junky to me regardless of price tag. My inclination would be diff end tables, this is strictly regarding flanking the sofa.

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  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I think any of them could conceivably work, but so much will depend on the height. Will both of the new end tables be the same height? If so, why don't you try some lamps you already have to see what high is best. Then you can narrow down your choices. Also, do you plan to add any window treatments?

    sixkeys thanked k9arlene
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Consider the height of the lamps and also the size of the base- will the lamp take up too much real estate on your table top?
    sixkeys thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    I don't have many lamps yet...but this one is 25.5". Both end tables will be the same height.

  • 9 years ago

    Hmmmm. It's not too bad height wise, but I think it could maybe be a little taller. Let's see what others think

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Is it possible to take a picture a little further away?
  • 9 years ago


  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Have you considered something like this for next to the chair?

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  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes, that's super cute! I hadn't found one the right size yet, but that one has great dimensions. Thank you!

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe you have already answered this but will you be using a rug and/or coffee table?

    BTW, I love all of your rooms you have shown us! Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.

    If you need small martini tables for in front of the sofa to place drinks you could use one or two of these from West Elm. I love mine!

    https://www.westelm.com/products/martini-side-tables-metallics-h1420/?pkey=cside-tables

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Liking # 1 or 4 for the lamps, although they are all great choices.

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  • PRO
    9 years ago
    I think the lamp in the picture still looks too short- sorry! It makes the room feel shorter.
    sixkeys thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    I agree Sara, I was just doing that to get some perspective on height, as suggested by k9arlene.

    Thanks aktillery! For now, my husband says no on a rug. :( We have older dogs that like to pee on fuzzy things. They are perfect when there is hardwood floor only. I might do an ottoman at some point.

  • 9 years ago

    I really like the table in your last picture and the lamp is not bad. The heavy-bodied ones look somehow wrong; I would opt for something with a slim silhouette, which would also give you more room to place other things on the table, decorative or otherwise. The grayish color of the table also looks more stylish than the brown, which seems to darken everything around it.

    sixkeys thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
  • 9 years ago

    I definitely think you should do mix matched end tables and the same lamps! I can't wait to see what art you reveal! :) The room is seriously coming together gorgeously!

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