Top 15 Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables in 2023
This page was last updated 01/05/2023 with our most recent customer reviews on our current product selection.
At Wayfair, we have 7559 Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables available across our stores that customers can choose from. Over the previous year, we received 28525 buyer reviews, which our team of home décor experts utilized to compile a list of the best Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables based on quality, size and color to assist you in selecting the best one.
When it comes to decorating your living room, nothing helps accent your room better than a well-chosen side table or end table. End tables and side tables offer a great place to put decorations and plants, and you can even use them as a place to put your TV remote or favorite book. They come in all types of top material, base material and top color. When shopping for the perfect Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables, be sure to consider the quality, size and color.
Best Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables based on quality
1. Burnes End Table with storage
Lend your living room layout a splash of Scandinavian style with this modern end table. Crafted from manufactured and solid wood, its frame features flared legs, an open lower shelf, and a warm pecan brown finish for a natural touch. Up above, the square top sports a gloss off-white finish creating contrast. Beyond decorative, this design provides the perfect place to set down snacks, magazines, and the remote as you relax and unwind. Assembly is required.
Last year, 328 customers reviewed the Burnes End Table with storage and provided an average rating of 4.7. 96% of people praised the quality of this product. Apart from quality, customers also praised the top color for this product.
Features:
Top Color: Off-White
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Love this mid century table it looks amazing in our master bedroom between two chairs. Great quality and I would recommend this table. The top is an off white not white but it give a nice transition for the room.
- Beautiful design and quality is great. Only giving it 4 stars because I felt like the pictures made it look more of a rectangular top, instead of the square top that it has. It is a little larger than I expected.
- Love this table! It is very well made, high quality, and assembly was fast and easy. The table top has an almost stone look and feel to it, which adds interest to the room. Would definitely order again!
2. Kamile End Table
Mid-century modern is having a moment, and one look at the sinuous edges of this end table will tell you why. This design, crafted from walnut, stands atop three slightly splayed legs, showcasing a rounded triangular top characteristic of mid-century aesthetics. Its wood-grain details bring a dash of rustic appeal to the living room next to the sofa or the bedside – this handy table is so versatile, after all!
The Kamile End Table boasts an average rating of 4.7 based on 962 buyer reviews. Its shining attribute is its quality, something that 96% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past buyers liked this Kamile End Table's top material and base material.
Features:
Top Material: Solid Wood
Base Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- This was my first Wayfair purchase and I am extremely impressed with the quality of the product. It is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. A really nice table. I am looking forward to future purchases through Wayfair!
- Got this to fill in a corner in our living room and it looks really nice. Very sturdy as well. The tabletop is a good size and can hold our bluetooth speaker, remotes, and random items. Very good quality!
- I got it on sale, very nice/ good quality and easy to assemble. Only took a few minutes! You can see the square bases the legs screw into, but I don't mind it, they are the same color and look purposeful.
3. Cayuga End Table with Storage
This Cayuga End Table will be your favorite accent piece with its top form and stylized legs. One is sure to fit perfectly with your style.
The Cayuga End Table with Storage was reviewed by over 585 buyers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.7, and its most popular feature was quality (according to roughly 90% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Cayuga End Table with Storage include top material and base material.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Table arrived super fast. It was very easy to assemble and the quality was great. Just what I needed for that little space. Can't beat the price on this cute little table! Would definitely recommend!
- Super easy assembly, very clean lines....no variation in stain...(looks classy....not hurried). It said the original price was over 1000! I would never pay that, but 105. Is a good price for their good quality.
- I am really pleased with the end tables. The style and quality were just what I was looking for. The finish complements my other furniture perfectly. Assembling the tables was no problem.
4. Maison Cross Legs End Table with Storage
Bring mid-century modern style to your sofa’s side with this end table! Crafted of pine and manufactured wood in a glossy solid hue, this end table strikes a clean-lined rectangular silhouette on a trellis base with X-shaped sides. Featuring an inset metal pull, one drawer offers plenty of storage for smaller accessories, while the smooth tabletop provides a perfect platform for framed photos or a stylish lamp. Measuring 26" H x 19" W x 15.75" D overall, this end table has a 23 lbs. weight capacity.
The Maison Cross Legs End Table with Storage boasts an average rating of 4.5 based on 123 shopper reviews. Its shining attribute is its quality, something that 92% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past shoppers appreciated this Maison Cross Legs End Table with Storage's top material and base material.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Manufactured Wood; Solid Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use; Non Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.5
Reviews:
- Very nice bought it for my guest-room looks beautiful it was simple to assemble nice quality. Cons: CaME with a couple of scathes and defects. had to repair myself. No biggie
- Instructions were fairly easy to follow although I had to drill a hole a bit bigger because the holes of two pieces didn't match up. It looks high quality when all put together.
- This end table is really nice, good quality, easy assembly (1 person, approx. 30 min). We love the style and it works great in our son's bedroom as a night stand. Definitely recommend.
5. Diahann End Table with Storage
This End Table combines the coastal and farmhouse styles into a fashionable and functional table. Constructed from solid Chilean Pine and finished in a Natural finish featuring wormwood details, a wonderful White painted stain, and a White painted stain with a gray stain top. One drawer and one shelf offer an adequate amount of storage space. Drawer slides out on smooth ball bearing roller guides. Antique pewter finished hardware, miter cuts on the top, framed drawers adds an extra element of detail to the collection.
Diahann End Table with Storage received 190 reviews from our shoppers in the last year with an average rating of 4.8, and 96% of people liked the product for the quality. Apart from the quality, people also endorse the top material and base material of this product.
Features:
Top Material: Solid Wood
Base Material: Solid Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- Absolutely LOVE this table! I ordered the end table separate to make sure the quality was good before I ordered the rest and I am so pleased! Excellent quality and so gorgeous stain!
- Very good quality end table. It is a good size and very sturdy. The drawer is very spacious and plenty of room underneath if you want to add items such as a basket with magazines. I don’t have any complaints and would recommend.
- I am totally happy with my new end table. I am very satisfied with the quality of this table. The finish is perfect and it absolutely looks like a more expensive piece of furniture. Can’t wait to get my coffee table!
Best Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables based on size
1. Annie End Table Set with Storage
Every sofa’s sidekick, end tables display decor, hold TV remotes and beverages, and round out seating ensembles in style. Take this set for example Crafted from plastic and wood, this open-end table strikes a clean-lined silhouette and boasts a solid neutral finish for a look that complements nearly any color palette. Plus, it includes a bottom shelf to stack books, magazines, and more.
Annie End Table Set with Storage received 1275 reviews from our buyers in the last year with an average rating of 4.1, and 90% of people liked the product for the size. Apart from the size, people also endorse the top material and base material of this product.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.1
Reviews:
- This is a perfect set. It goes well with my living area. It was super easy to assemble. The tables are exactly the right size and affordable. They look really modern.
- You get what you pay for, so these are a little on the cheaper side. However they are a great size for a small apartment and look pretty smart from a distance. You won’t find cheaper and better looking end tables.
- Good size for small living room. Couldn't beat the price for two. Took less than 10 minutes to put together! Legs are plastic but thats okay for the price!
2. Jordyan End Table
The perfect perch for your morning mug of coffee or the central TV remote hub, end tables offer a stylish touch combined with functionality. Take this one for example: Brimming with contemporary style, this table boasts an openwork iron frame accented by two tempered glass shelves. Each shelf offers a sleek stage to display photographs or well-thumbed novels, while solid tones allow this piece to blend effortlessly with your existing color scheme. Plus, this product comes with a one-year warranty.
Last year, 87 consumers reviewed the Jordyan End Table and provided an average rating of 4.8. 96% of people appreciated the size of this product. Apart from size, consumers also appreciated the top material, base material and top color for this product.
Features:
Top Material: Glass
Base Material: Iron
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Top Color: Clear
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- Perfect size and I like the coloration of the legs. Looks contemporary and can be decorated with masculine or "glam" items so as to be the perfect accessory for any room.
- This table is the perfect size, quite heavy and sturdy and works perfectly in my transitional living room. It was so easy to assemble, came very fast and looks great!
- I LOVE this! So pretty, easy to assemble, and attractive. It looks higher end than what you pay for it. And the size is perfect, making the table actually useful and not too small.
3. Barbara Glass End Table with Storage
Whether perched between your sofa and recliner or illuminating a corner of the living room, this versatile end table is the perfect partner to your contemporary decor. Featuring a round silhouette with sleek tapered legs, it comes crafted on a steel and metal frame in a neutral finish that makes your modern space look fresh and clean. Its surface top is great for displaying a light or table clock, while below, an open shelf is great for holding books and magazines.
The Barbara Glass End Table with Storage boasts an average rating of 4.7 based on 254 shopper reviews. Its shining attribute is its size, something that 100% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past shoppers liked this Barbara Glass End Table with Storage's top material, base material and top color.
Features:
Top Material: Glass
Base Material: Metal
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use; Non Residential Use
Top Color: Clear
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- This end table is a nice size and easy to assemble. It looks just like the picture. And as always, Wayfair’s service is excellent. Shipping was free and prompt and packaged well.
- Absolutely love this table! It’s the perfect size and height for our couches. The brass is such a great tone. Really sturdy and durable!
- I love this end table. It is the perfect size for a small family room area. It was relatively easy to assemble. I would recommend to purchase.
4. Colleen End Table Set with Storage
Bring streamlined style to your sofa’s side with this contemporary end table. Crafted of manufactured wood with laminate veneers in a dark cherry finish, this end table strikes a square silhouette on four black PVC post legs. The open lower shelf is great for stacking go-to books or issues of your favorite magazines, while the petite tabletop provides a perfect platform for a framed photo or a stylish lamp. Measuring 20" H x 13.4" W x 13.4" D overall, this end table has a 15 lbs. weight capacity.
Last year, 114 buyers reviewed the Colleen End Table Set with Storage and provided an average rating of 4.1. 100% of people liked the size of this product. Apart from size, buyers also liked the top material and base material for this product.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.1
Reviews:
- My tables were right size and right color. Just what i wanted for the small space I have . Thank You for being so prompt with getting them to me.
- The end tables are perfect size for a small Decoration on the bottom and big enough for a drink o too. Very cute and looks great
- Very easy to put together,no tools required. Took 2 minutes to do. Very nice size and color. 2 comes in as a set. Really like. Love love Wayfair!
5. Acevedo Tray Table
A contemporary update to the mid-century modern aesthetic, this charming table pairs a rounded silhouette with eye-catching accents. Crafted from manufactured wood, it stands atop a trio of slightly splayed legs that showcase a color block effect, while a circular tray top features a raised rim that keeps potted succulents, books, and other decorative objects safely corralled. It makes a lively sofa sidekick or on-trend nightstand in the master suite.
Last year, 264 consumers reviewed the Acevedo Tray Table and provided an average rating of 4.4. 91% of people liked the size of this product. Apart from size, consumers also liked the top material and base material for this product.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.4
Reviews:
- Color was a little more “eggshell” or off-white than I expected, but still matches well enough for our white and gray nursery and is the perfect size for a little end table.
- WELL WORTH FULL PRICE I PAID FOR THIS!! DELIVERY WAS BEFORE EXPECTED DATE. TABLE LITERALLY TOOK 3 MINUTES TO PUT TOGETHER AND MY 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON ASSISTED ME. VERY STURDY AND HEAVY FOR ITS SIZE. CLASSY AND VERSATILE!
- I love this table! It literally took me five minutes to put together, it was extremely simple. Also it is the perfect size and it is so cute!
Best Modern & Contemporary End & Side Tables based on color
1. Babeth Drum End Table
An even mix of fashion and function, this on-trend end table provides a stylish spot to set down snacks, sunscreen, and drinks as you relax under the sun. Crafted from iron, this hollow design showcases a solid finish that helps ward off wear from weather, water, and rust. Perforated geometric details dot the curved sides for a pop of pattern. Measuring just 17.75'' H x 12.25'' L x 12.25'' W, this compact piece is the perfect pick for petite patios.
Last year, 208 buyers reviewed the Babeth Drum End Table and provided an average rating of 4.5. 97% of people praised the color of this product. Apart from color, buyers also praised the top material and base material for this product.
Features:
Top Material: Metal
Base Material: Metal
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.5
Reviews:
- A little small for the intended space but works well to bring a pop of color to our screened porch. The seam is also more obvious than I’d like.
- Oh! It was delivered 4 days earlier than scheduled! I love the navy blue color and it goes perfect beside my new chair from Wayfair. Perfect for a plant or using it for a cup of coffee!
- Perfect color to have an accent table in the living room. I needed something small just to be able to set something on.
2. Danixsa End Table with Storage
An even mix of fashion and function, this distinctive end table makes a statement as it provides storage space in any room. Drawing inspiration from mid-century modern designs, this manufactured wood piece is founded atop four splayed legs with dipped feet. One drawer provides a place to tuck papers, batteries, and beyond out of sight, while the top lets you show off framed photos, lamps, and more. Assembly is required.
Danixsa End Table with Storage received 2 reviews from our customers in the last year with an average rating of 4.6, and 100% of people liked the product for the color. Apart from the color, people also endorse the top material and base material of this product.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- This table is way nicer than I expected. The materials are heavy and sturdy, and the only assembly required is simply screwing the legs on. The color is exactly as shown in the pic as well.
- Love the contrast the wood grain on the bottom of the legs gives. Drawer is huge for a lot of storage, and looks very modern. Perfect end table for any color or style room.
- Love the color and mid century style The drawer is a bit hard to grasp and open but this is minor. I may add a decorative knob.
3. Orion End Table with Storage
This Orion Accent Table infuses any decor with soothing Scandinavian-inspired style. Finely crafted of pine wood in a vintage finish, Orion is ideal as an end table beside a sofa or as a nightstand in small-space bedrooms.
Last year, 330 shoppers reviewed the Orion End Table with Storage and provided an average rating of 4.3. 86% of people liked the color of this product. Apart from color, shoppers also liked the top material and base material for this product.
Features:
Top Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Base Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.3
Reviews:
- Easy to assemble and look great next to our bed. They are a little short so if you have a tall bed frame it may not work. We got the black color and I love them!
- Got the gray, beautiful color and finish! Very easy to assemble. Perfect size if you’re looking for something small and low. Only complaint I have is that the drawer doesn’t easily glide open or close. Other than that, I love it.
- We love the color on this piece. It fits nicely with our decor but it still has enough character to give the room a polished look. Now I just need to find a matching dresser.
4. Folkston End Table
Bring a touch of modern style to your sofa’s side with this sleek end table. Crafted from engineered wood with laminate veneers, the tabletop strikes a clean-lined square silhouette with a smooth, thick edge. Sporting a powder-coated finish, four steel hairpin legs complete the design. Measuring 22" H x 19.50" W x 19.50" D overall, this table has a 20 lbs. weight capacity – providing a perfect platform for displaying framed photos and a stylish lamp.
The Folkston End Table was reviewed by over 32 shoppers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.6, and its most popular feature was color (according to roughly 95% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Folkston End Table include top material.
Features:
Top Material: Manufactured Wood
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- These are really awesome, perfect for a subtle color addition. My only complaint/recommendation is make sure you put a coaster down if you put something that sweats on the table!
- This end table arrived in perfect condition. I LOVE it!! The teal color will blend nicely with my living room and dining room! Thanks again Wayfair, you never disappoint.
- Great, I bought 2! One of the wobbles slightly but I can tweek that. The color matched very well with my credenza. Very simple to put together and the shipping was timely.
5. Tooleville Tray Top Cross Legs End Table
Compact in size and multipurpose in function, this tray table takes you from relaxing in the living room to hosting low-key soirees in a snap. Its crisscross base is crafted from metal awash in a variety option finish for a versatile look, while the top features a raised rim to keep your items from falling off. Simply remove the top to transform it into a tray, and fold the base to store it flat.
The Tooleville Tray Top Cross Legs End Table boasts an average rating of 4.5 based on 25 buyer reviews. Its shining attribute is its color, something that 89% of reviewers agreed with.
Features:
Supplier Intended and Approved Use: Residential Use
Average Rating: 4.5
Reviews:
- Ordered this tray in turquoise. It's a nice accent piece next to my white and grey chair. Provides a nice pop of color.
- Ordered the blue. LOVE the color, great little table. I only knocked off a star because my toddler keeps taking it apart and I wish the top screwed on. It's easy to put back together though.
- Wanted something different for next to the bed. Had a very small space and I love the color. Works perfectly for what i needed!
