Unique End Tables

250 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

Novelty end tables are a great way to add personality and fun to your space whilst providing a convenient surface to place a lamp, drinks, or flowers in your living room. Best of all, they’re small enough to easily move around when you fancy a change. There are so many unique end tables to choose from that you will be spoiled for choice! We’ve hand-selected some of the best novelty side tables around to help you find the perfect one.

Stack of Books Novelty End Table

Sculptural Sheesham Wood Accent Table

Rustic Tree Stump Novelty End Table

Colorful and Unique Side Table

Fun Alpaca End Table

Drum End Table

Novelty Butler Side Table

Ocean Inspired: Octopus Table |

Frog End Table

Hammered Iron Accent Table

Beautiful novelty end table designed to look like a keyboard. The piece also features an array of incredible color tones, including a stunning combination of white and black, touched up with accents of yellow. You also get a large countertop for excellent functionality.

Unique End Table With Marble Top

Unique Hand-Carved Acacia Wood End Table

Design Toscano NG33646 Arc De Triomphe Sculptural End Table

Funny modern end table in a form of a very realistic large feminine foot in a black stiletto. Such an original base is hand-finished of cast resin. A table has round both a metallic foot and a tempered clear glass top.

The Muses Glass Topped Sculptural End Table

Karrem Solid Wood Tree Stump End Table

Golden Round Metal End Table

Bellwood Drum End Table

Lightweight Mango Wood Square End Table

Unique Concrete End Table

Encinal Concrete Block End Table

Wooden Unique Accent Table

Derrell Pedestal End Table

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

How expensive can novelty end tables be?

Novelty end tables can be more or less expensive depending on which model, style and material you choose. In fact, their average price is around $100-200, but you’re guaranteed to find both cheaper and more expensive alternatives.

For example, solid wood or carved models that are made to look like a specific animal, character or object (e.g. octopus-shaped tables, a horse holding a glass table-top, a stack of books, etc.) will usually be more expensive. On the other hand, more minimalist options and those made of laminate or plastic tend to be cheaper.

Are novelty end tables hit or miss?

Novelty end tables: Yea or nay? The answer will depend on the look and feel that you’re going for in your home.

If you’re trying for a more traditional aesthetic, then a novelty end table may in fact not be for you. However, if you’re open to a more vintage vibe or you’re hoping to achieve a modern eclectic look, the artsy, sculptural angles and looks of most novelty end tables may be perfect for you and your home.

What are the most popular types of novelty end tables?

Novelty end tables come in every shape, size, and color—but we tend to see two distinct types of novelty tables: artsy, or upscaled.

Upscaled end tables in the novelty vein tend to feature smooth, polished wood carved in interesting shapes, or geometric, angled white fiberboard or melamine that looks like an art installation.

Artsy tables can feature statues of animals, legs that look like trees, small statues of humans holding up your end table or any of a wide variety of other looks! Which type you pick will depend largely on the type of vibe or aesthetic you’re going for in your room.