Beyond the Living Room | Creative Uses for Vintage Sofa Tables

Sofa tables, coffee tables, and side tables are fundamental pieces of living room furniture. Whether it’s holding drinks or displaying cherished family photos, these tables make the perfect addition to any living room space. 

However, tables offer versatility that goes well beyond this traditional function. If you’re looking for a creative way to incorporate vintage furniture into your home, tables are the perfect way to add functionality, character, and charm to your room. 

At High End Used Furniture, we are experts in selling vintage furniture online. We’ve been in the business for over 20 years, scoping out high-quality used furniture and shipping it to customers nationwide. If you’re ready to find the vintage tables of your dreams, take a look at our current inventory. 

In this blog, we will explore unique ways to use vintage sofa tables, coffee tables, and side tables in your home. 

Vintage Sofa Tables

Sofa tables are traditionally placed behind the sofa to fill empty space and create a more complete look in the living room. While these tables commonly hold décor items, drinks, and snacks, these versatile pieces of furniture can serve countless functions—both inside and outside of the living room. 

Home Office Workstation

You can easily transform a sofa table into a home office workstation for nearly any room in your home. Simply find a comfortable chair, add a lamp and your computer, and get ready to work! 

If your sofa table has drawers, you can use them to store desk supplies, chargers, and other items to minimize clutter on your workspace. If you don’t have built-in drawers, consider using small baskets or bins underneath the table to keep your office essentials within reach. 

Mudroom Organizer

Between shoes, mail, leashes, keys, and more, the mudroom can easily become a place of clutter and chaos. Turning a sofa table into a mudroom organizer can help keep the clutter under control. 

Use a decorative tray or small bowl on top of your sofa table to hold keys, and use a letter tray to organize incoming and outgoing mail. The bottom shelf of your sofa table is perfect for lining up shoes or storing bins that hold umbrellas, ponchos, or other seasonal items. 

While using a sofa table in your entryway is functional, it can also be beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Consider hanging a mirror above the table and using decorative items to pull it all together. 

Bedroom Vanity

If you need a space to get ready in the mornings, a sofa table in the bedroom can make the perfect vanity. Be sure to place it against a wall near a power outlet, and hang or lean a mirror on the wall behind it. 

You can use tabletop organizers, decorative boxes, or trays on top of the table to arrange beauty supplies. You can also place bins on the bottom shelf to store hair tools or extra supplies. 

Guest Bathroom Storage

Using vintage sofa tables in your guest bathrooms can be a functional and beautiful way to store essentials. Use the bottom shelf to store towels, toilet paper, or containers that hold extra toiletries. Adding decorative items, soaps, and candles on top of the table can create a relaxing and spa-like atmosphere. 

Dining Room Buffet

Sofa tables can be great additions to the dining room when used as a buffet. If you host frequent dinners, you can arrange platters and serving dishes on the table for a serve-yourself buffet. If you don’t need to use the table for food, you can store extra dinnerware, glassware, and utensils on it. 

Consider adding a table runner or tablecloth over your sofa table to add a touch of elegance to your dining room.

Library Display

If you’re a book lover, you can transform a sofa table into the perfect library. Use bookends on either side of the table and start lining up your favorite titles. Or for even more books, stack them vertically at various heights for a unique look. 

If you have space around your table, you can add a comfy chair and a lamp to make your own cozy reading corner. 

Vintage Coffee Tables

Coffee tables are often the central piece of the living room. With a convenient surface for holding remotes and drinks, they create a comfortable and functional living space. But when you think outside of the box, vintage coffee tables can be used in several different ways. 

Plant Sanctuary

If you have a green thumb, turning a coffee table into a plant sanctuary can bring a lot of life into your space. You can use a variety of pots and sizes for a more eclectic look, or create a more uniform display with consistent pots.

When you’re choosing a place for your plant sanctuary, be sure to place your table in a room with proper sunlight and easy access for watering! 

Board Game Center

For all the game lovers out there, a coffee table can be transformed into a permanent board game (or puzzle) center of your choice. Whether Scrabble is always out or you have a rotating selection of card games, a board game table allows for easy access without having to pack up your game or puzzle after each use. 

Depending on the design of your coffee table, you can use the space underneath it to store board games or baskets to hold your game accessories. 

Display Center

Transforming your coffee table into a display center is a unique way to show off your favorite items. Whether it’s small sculptures, framed photos, family artwork, or seasonal décor, having a rotating display center can add life and excitement to any room. 

Vintage Side Tables

Side tables are ideal for keeping items within an arm’s reach. Traditionally used next to sleeping or seating areas, they are a convenient surface to set a book, drink, or lamp. These small tables are versatile to use in nearly any room of the home. 

Plant Stands

Turning small side tables into plant stands can create a clean and lively atmosphere in your living room or kitchen. Consider using different heights and sizes of side tables for each plant if you’re wanting a unique look. 

You can get creative with how you arrange your tables and plants. Whether you’re a fan of symmetry or prefer something more unique, the arrangement of your plants can completely change the feel of the space. 

Coffee or Tea Station

A coffee or tea station is an inviting addition to your living space. Set up your coffee maker or espresso machine on the table and store mugs, teas, and other coffee supplies in the drawer (if your table has one) or underneath the table in a basket.

A coffee station makes a great addition to the living room, guest bedroom, or kitchen/dining room. 

Game Table

A side table is the perfect place to keep an ongoing game of chess or checkers. There’s no need to set up the board every time you play, making it perfect for impromptu challenges. Whether you’re an avid chess player or you’ve never played before, a game table offers an aesthetically pleasing and fun aspect to your space. 

Finding Your Perfect Table

If you’re feeling inspired and ready to transform a vintage table into your own unique piece, take a look at the selection at High End Used Furniture. We carry the highest quality brands in the best possible condition, and we deliver them directly to your doorstep. 

When you shop with us, you can feel confident that you’re getting a great piece of furniture at a great price. We are committed to providing our customers with an excellent experience from start to finish. Here’s what you can expect from our process: 

Ordering

After you’ve searched through our selection of vintage sofa tables and located the perfect piece for your home, add it to your cart. We are one of the few online furniture stores that provide upfront shipping costs, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying before making the purchase. 

We offer easy financing options through PayPal and Afterpay. If you’re interested in purchasing multiple items, give us a call. We can often bundle shipping to give you a lower price. 

Shipping

Our shipping providers have extensive experience transporting large, heavy, and valuable items. They will do everything possible to ensure that your item arrives safely. Depending on your location and the time of year you order, most items arrive within 30 to 45 days after your purchase. 

Shop High End Used Furniture for Vintage Sofa Tables, Coffee Tables, and Side Tables

High End Used Furniture is a small, family-owned business that has been selling used furniture for over 20 years. Our furniture has provided stories, memories, and functionality to over 10,000 happy customers. 

Centrally located in the US, we ship furniture for competitive and affordable prices. Throughout our years in business, we have developed an excellent reputation for quality products and superior customer service. 

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