Common Types of Occasional Tables

Once upon a time, people traveled from place to place carrying their few belongings with them. These days however, people usually choose to stay in one place for an extended amount of time. This change has created a need for the creation and use of many different types of furniture - and when you do decide to move, you will most likely require the use of a moving truck.

From couches to beds to kitchen tables, you probably have furniture in every room. While you may be more inclined to picture these larger items when you think of furniture stores in Edmonton, Alberta, you will also find a number of smaller pieces to complement your larger furniture. In the table section, these tables are called occasional tables.

Cocktail and Sofa Tables

The larger definition of an occasional table is a table that is not a dining table or desk. The first type of occasional table that may come to mind is your cocktail or coffee table. The two interchangeable drink terms refer to the table that you usually find sitting in front of your sofa. Cocktail tables are often made of wood, marble, glass, or metal. Some may contain a drawer or a shelf.  Generally, people use these tables for holding beverages, magazines, remote controls, books, and more. The tables are commonly found in living or family rooms.

Another table that can be found in the living room, but also maybe a hallway, dining room, or foyer, is the sofa table. Also called the console table, these tables tend to be taller in height and longer in length. They may hold lamps and decorations, mail and keys, or various other items.

End and Chairside Tables

End tables are another common accent piece that can be obtained from your furniture store in Edmonton Alberta, and they may come as a matching set with your coffee table. As the name suggests, the tables usually are placed at the end of a piece of furniture, such as the couch. They may also be used as bedside tables.

If you wish to be picky, the difference between a table referred to as a nightstand and an end table is usually in the storage. Nightstands are more commonly made with drawers and shelving, whereas an end table tends to just be a table.

If you want to be even pickier about your Edmonton furniture, you can differentiate between end tables and chairside tables. Chairside tables pretty much are an end table that is smaller in size in order for it to fit better next to a chair or recliner rather than a couch. Both end tables and chairside tables may be a variety of shapes, such as oval, square, round, or rectangular. Some may even feature a magazine rack.

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