Slate-Top End Tables
So sturdy, so heavy, and quite fetching, for your next attractive furniture purchase, perhaps slate top end tables is a place to venture. Italian slate is a more drab, single color option over Italian marble, but will hold up to all the tests of time just like marble, and do so with integrity and class. And for end tables, it can't be beat. See collection for options.
Slim Slate Side Table
$454.99 $469.99
Slim Slate Side Table
Wildon Home®
$454.99 $469.99
Perfect For: Small living rooms
What We Like: Sturdy solid wood construction
With a natural slate top embedded in solid wood, this lovely side table is perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to your space. It has a drawer for storing small items, as well as a lower shelf which is ideal for storing books and magazines.
Designer Advice:
The narrow design of this slate side table makes it an ideal choice for tight spaces, while the robust materials mean that it will last for years to come, making it the perfect choice for busy households. This is the type of table that looks better with age—every scratch and dent tells a story and adds character.
What Users Say:
I love this table- it’s the perfect size for a small area next to a sofa! It was easy to put together and looks great overall.
Contemporary Slate End Table
Contemporary Slate End Table
Household Essentials
Perfect For: Smaller living rooms
What We Like: The c-shaped design can be pushed up against a sofa or chair
Featuring a contemporary rectangular silhouette with a black powder-coated frame, this stylish slate end table will look great in modern interiors. It has a unique C-shaped design which allows it to be pushed up close against the front of a sofa or chair, providing the perfect place to rest your drink while you are sitting down.
Designer Advice:
The slim design makes this slate end table a great choice for smaller spaces, giving you all the convenience of an end table without taking up too much space. The faux slate top is extremely durable—it won’t stain and can easily be wiped clean, making it a great choice for everyday use.
What Users Say:
We just bought our first sectional without cup holders… I bought this hoping it would work, and it does!
Nesting Slate Table Set
Nesting Slate Table Set
4D Concepts
Perfect For: Hosting extra guests in your home
What We Like: Convenient nesting design
Beautifully crafted from steel and slate, this slate table set is a must-have for any living room, providing useful tables when you need them and stacking away neatly when you don’t. The set comes fully assembled, so you can start using them straight away. The slate tops come in varying colors, which will add a touch of natural, rustic charm to your space.
Designer Advice:
These tables are an ideal choice for TV dinners or for placing nibbles and drinks on when you are hosting guests in your home. The table tops are made from natural slate, so you will find that the surface isn’t completely flat. Because of this, we recommend always using coasters for your drinks to avoid spills and accidents!
What Users Say:
I love these tables! They arrived carefully packaged and are nice and sturdy. Just the right thing for a TV or sewing table.
Slate Top Rectangular End Table
Slate Top Rectangular End Table
4D Concepts
This slate-top end table is crafted with slate and metal. All the metal is finished with a rich powder-coated black, and the bottom sculpted frame holds magazines and newspapers. It ships in a flat box and requires assembling the top onto the frame.
Designer Advice:
At 18” by 13.4”, this slate end table measures 22.4” tall. Most standard end tables stand between 18-24 inches, so this is on the taller end. You’ll want to pair this end table with a sofa that has an arm that’s higher than the usual 15” or the table top will be oddly higher than the sofa arm.
Slate Top Wood End Table
Slate Top Wood End Table
Magnussen
Constructed of hardwood solids with ash veneers, this slate-top side table has a warm nutmeg finish. The table features convex stepped legs, and a sliding top gives you extra storage. Weathered bronze detailing sits around the apron base. Measures 18” wide by 26” long and 25” high.
Round Slate Top End Table
Round Slate Top End Table
At 18” round, this slate-top end table can be used indoors or outdoors. Stone sealant should be applied every year to protect the grout and natural slate. The top sits on a 20” high powder-coated metal frame. Slate colors include gray, brown, tan, oranges and gold.
Black Slate Top End Table
Black Slate Top End Table
A natural iron base supports a slab of black slate on this end table. The slate slab has all-natural edges, and the base post pierces the top. It’s held in place with a knob cover. The free-form base is made with one continuous piece of iron twisted into a hanger shape.
Made to Order Slate Top End Table
Made to Order Slate Top End Table
At 19” wide by 22” long, this rustic slate-top end table is 24” tall and weighs 34 lbs. Each piece is handmade with reclaimed barnwood. Multiple sizes of slate tiles fit together and are inset within a wood frame on the tabletop.
Designer Advice:
The barnwood finish and curved legs on this slate end table combine a sense of rustic with a hint of antique charm in its crystal drawer knob. You can choose a different knob style if the crystal option doesn’t suit your farmhouse or country style. The slate colors include cream, peach, ochre and rust. You can contact the manufacturer for a different slate inset color palette.
Slate Top End Table Cabinet
Slate Top End Table Cabinet
This slate table has mineral-finish legs and hardware, is made with high-quality wood and elmwood veneers, and is topped with a patchwork slate top. The back of the table has a slot insert that holds books and magazines, while the front has a drawer and door cabinet.
Designer Advice:
The traditional style of this slate-top side table is finished in a whitewashed light acorn brown. Its height lets it work well as one of a pair of nightstand tables. A mixture of browns with muddy greens and blues, burnt orange, and rust make up the slate color palette which works well with creams and beiges. Add a comfortable armchair upholstered in olive green or autumn gold to relate to the slate top.
Buying Guide
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Since slate top end tables tend to have a strong and statement-making design, your living room can easily look unbalanced if your sofa color doesn’t harmonize with your classy end table. To make sure these living room staples complement each other, pick an accent color from the slate top and make it the main color of your sofa.
For instance, if the slates are in brown, blue, and green, you’ll have 3 sofa color options to choose from. Whatever color you decide to go with, you can stick to the same shade or opt for a slightly lighter or darker shade. Examples of common colors that match with slate top end tables are dark brown, beige, navy blue, olive green, and ginger.
Like other end tables, slate top end tables should be slightly lower than the couch’s arm to make them optimal for setting things down. It’s okay if the end table is somewhat higher, but any more than 2” above the couch’s arm will be uncomfortable to use. End tables that are too high may cause the user to bump their hand on the side of the table when they reach to set things on it.
This means that most end tables are between 20”- 24” high. However, small end tables around 18” are a better choice for couches with shallow arms. Tall end tables of up to 28” may be the best option for sofas with large, plush arms.
Slate top end tables are an aesthetic statement; we’d let them shine by putting as little as possible on top of them.
Place another natural element (such as iron or wood) nearby; an industrial lamp, for example. Then, add a few natural coasters, perhaps ones made of marble, to protect the stone’s surface.
