Southwestern End Tables
Buy the best southwestern end tables selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
To fit into your southwestern motif perhaps it's time you get the right end tables. On the end of your sofa wedge between the Native American blanket, and below the cactus lamps, the right end table will bring the room together. None of those are all you need to finish your design, but the perfect southwestern living room then take a look at this extensive collection.
Bold Southwest End Table
Bold Southwest End Table
Description
A handmade piece, this table is bright and bold. It is made using authentic tiles from Mexico that have a color scheme of navy blue, orange, and terracotta. As for storage, this table features a wide shelf beneath with the same pattern on.
Aztec End Table
Aztec End Table
Description
A refurbished piece, this end table has been painted with an Aztec print over raw wood. For extra durability, it has also been sealed with a clear coat three times. It includes two drawers and stands on two slightly elevated feet.
Designer Advice
If your bedroom is neutral and you're worried it doesn't look very interesting, this end table will be a great addition. It won't distract from a calm décor scheme but will add depth and texture to a space. Pair with a cream Aztec throw on your bed or a few pillows in terracotta brown for a natural and rustic look.
Classic Southwestern End Table
Classic Southwestern End Table
Description
Designed to look vintage, this table is handmade from pine wood. The antique rust finish contrasts with the two-tone brown and white patina for an authentic Western look. Additionally, it has indented legs and a nailhead trim on the top.
Designer Advice
This table's main appeal is that it looks like a vintage piece with no aging. The design would look stunning with mahogany or reddish-brown furniture, especially for a living room. A leather or dark brown fabric sofa with a nailhead trim would complement the table detail perfectly.
Teal Western Style End Table
Teal Western Style End Table
Description
Available in three sizes, this western-style table is made of pine wood. Its unique design will feature an antiqued silver and turquoise patina finish and bring rustic charm to any room. It also has a nailhead trim on the surface.
Multicolored Western End Table
Multicolored Western End Table
Union Rustic
Description
This end table is crafted from solid reclaimed wood and powder-coated metal. It features four thin hairpin legs with a black satin finish and a thick square top. The main color scheme is cream and black with hints of turquoise.
Southwestern End Tables
Buying Guide
Caroline Patterson
Interior Design Expert
Caroline is a young, New York-based interior designer and home decor writer, obsessed with textiles and designer furniture. Backed with rigorous training from a prestigious design school, as well as a profound understanding of material quality and fabric care, she offers spot-on advice on how to furnish your place with reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Southwestern end tables are similar to western, rustic or cabin-inspired styles. They are used to set down drinks or papers and to hold a single lamp. These tables will add a wild and rugged look to your Southwestern decor.
By using natural or reclaimed materials for Southwestern end tables, the best of the west is delivered.
- Wood - Hickory logs, distressed oak wood or carved pine bases are frequently seen in end tables representing the Southwestern style. Legs that appear whittled or made from old barn timbers carry the feel of nature throughout a sitting area. Other wood tables can be more contemporary with straight legs, but have a colorful painted top that reflects American Indians.
- Metal - Distressed metal brings a taste of the outdoors inside. Often outlined with bears or deer along the base of the table, the wild comes alive. Reclaimed barrels can create a unique base with round metal strapping pieces and solid wood tops.
Proper proportions of end tables and furniture needs to be taken into consideration when looking for the perfect pieces. Designers use the Golden Ratio in determining how to bring an aesthetic balance to a room. An easy rule to remember is to keep paired furniture within 40% of one another. The same applies for items set on an end table. If a lamp shade takes up more than 40% the width of the end table, it is too large. The table surface height should be within 2 inches of the arm of the couch or chair.
Southwestern end tables work well with other styles. Many decors are blending two or more styles to create a transitional flair.
- Transitional - Contemporary decors that add Native American Indian pottery or baskets for color and texture may consider end tables that accent these items for more balance.
- Rustic - Rustic decors are often synonymous with Southwestern with the natural and rugged effects that they make.
- Urban country concentrates on the simple and primitive styles that are warm and comforting. Wood and metal with a Southwestern tone fits in with this decor nicely.
Depending on the materials used, the size of the table and the craftsmanship involved, Southwestern end tables can range anywhere from $50 to well over $1000. For instance, a small 18-inch by 18-inch wood table made with engineered wood and a painted pine top can retail for $50. It can be lovely and fit your furniture well. However, a 24-inch by 24-inch hardwood end table stained in driftwood gray with a hammered stainless steel top can cost close to $1000.
Metal and wood end tables require little care. Lightly dust the vertical and horizontal surfaces. Use coasters or placemats to protect the top from water or rust. Always read the owner's manual for specific instructions on caring for your Southwestern end tables.