Glass End Tables Set of 2: 3 Sets Compared

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Quick answer

Three glass end tables set of 2 options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2 lists 11.8″ D × 15″ W × 23.6″ H; Side Tables Set of 2 lists 11″ D × 15″ W × 21″ H; 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables lists 11.8″ D × 15.74″ W × 20″ H. By listed floor footprint, Side Tables Set of 2 is the smallest (1.15 sq ft) and 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables the largest (1.29 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2 with Tempered Glass, Slim End Tables	11.8″D x 15″W x 23.6″H; material Metal	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Side Tables Set of 2,Tempered Glass End Tables, 2-Tier Nightstands with Open…	11″D x 15″W x 21″H; material type Glass	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables, Set of 2 Acrylic End Table	11.8″D x 15.74″W x 20″H; material Acrylic and tempered glass	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2	11.8″ D × 15″ W × 23.6″ H	177 sq in (1.23 sq ft)	Middle
Side Tables Set of 2	11″ D × 15″ W × 21″ H	165 sq in (1.15 sq ft)	Smallest
2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables	11.8″ D × 15.74″ W × 20″ H	185.73 sq in (1.29 sq ft)	Largest

1. HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2 with Tempered Glass, Slim End Tables — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.8″ D × 15″ W × 23.6″ H; item weight 11.8 pounds; listed maximum weight 20 pounds; material steel, glass; frame Alloy Steel; color Black.

The HOMSHO set pairs a black alloy steel frame with clear tempered glass, listed at 11.8″ D × 15″ W × 23.6″ H. The tables have two layers, polished edges and four plastic adjustable feet for uneven floors. The bullets say a single shelf bears up to 20 lbs and that they can be used indoors or outdoors, and the spec table repeats 20 pounds as the maximum. The listed weight is 11.8 pounds, though the listing does not say whether that is for one table or the set. Assembly is listed at about 20 minutes with numbered parts and instructions. The footprint is 1.23 sq ft per table (11.8 × 15 ÷ 144).

Pros

• Tallest of the three at 23.6″ on a 1.23 sq ft footprint, with two layers of storage
• A 20-lb limit per shelf is stated in both the bullets and the spec table
• Polished edges, four adjustable plastic feet and an indoor-or-outdoor claim in the bullets

Cons

• The 20-lb limit is the lowest stated, 24 lb below the IRCPEN’s 44 lb (44 − 20)
• Weight of 11.8 pounds is not labeled as per table or per set
• Takes about 20 minutes to assemble, versus about 5 minutes with no tools for the IRCPEN

Who it is for / who should skip it: Choose it for a taller, narrow metal-and-glass pair beside a sofa or bed. Skip it if you need a higher stated load or quicker assembly.

2. Side Tables Set of 2,Tempered Glass End Tables, 2-Tier Nightstands with Open Shelves, Small Coffee Table with Modern Style, Accent Table Small Table Sofa Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Black — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11″ D × 15″ W × 21″ H; item weight 16 ounces; material Glass; frame Metal; color Black.

The Homedawn set is described as 2-tier open-shelf glass end tables with a reinforced metal frame and a tempered glass top. Its dimensions disagree. The spec table says 11″ D × 15″ W × 21″ H, but the Item Dimensions line says 15″ L × 15″ W × 21″ H. The footprint is 1.15 sq ft (11 × 15 ÷ 144) on the first, and 1.56 sq ft (15 × 15 ÷ 144) on the second. The listing weight is 16 ounces without saying whether that is per table or per set. The bullets say the frame is capable of ‘holding significant weight’ but give no number. Assembly is required, with instructions.

Pros

• Two open shelves for books, remotes or small plants, per the bullets
• Mid-height at 21″, between the HOMSHO’s 23.6″ and the IRCPEN’s 20″
• Reinforced metal frame with a tempered glass top is described

Cons

• Depth is 11″ in one field and 15″ in another, so the footprint could be 1.15 or 1.56 sq ft
• No numeric weight limit: ‘significant weight’ is the only claim
• The listed 16 ounces is not labeled as per table or per set, and one bullet is repeated word for word

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a lower open-shelf pair once you have confirmed whether the base is 11″ or 15″ deep. Skip it if you need a stated load limit.

3. 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables, Set of 2 Acrylic End Table — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.8″ D × 15.74″ W × 20″ H; item weight 14 pounds; listed maximum weight 44 pounds; material Acrylic; color Transparent.

The IRCPEN set is mostly acrylic. The spec table lists acrylic for the material, frame and top, with a 4 mm tempered glass shelf mentioned in the bullets, so the ‘glass’ in the title applies to the shelf. It is transparent, 11.8″ D × 15.74″ W × 20″ H and 14 pounds, with a 44-pound maximum weight recommendation. A bullet gives the size as 15.7″ L × 11.8″ W × 20″ H, the same numbers with different labels. The bullets call the acrylic waterproof, the edges round, and the assembly tool-free in about 5 minutes. The footprint is 1.29 sq ft (11.8 × 15.74 ÷ 144), the largest of the three.

Pros

• Highest stated maximum weight at 44 pounds
• Tool-free assembly in about 5 minutes, per the bullets
• Transparent acrylic frame with round edges, and the bullets say it wipes clean with a wet rag

Cons

• Mostly acrylic, with glass only in the shelf, so it is not an all-glass look
• Largest listed footprint at 1.29 sq ft, though only 0.14 sq ft above the Homedawn’s 1.15 (1.29 − 1.15)
• Lowest of the three at 20″, and the size bullet swaps the labels for depth and width

Who it is for / who should skip it: Choose it if you want a see-through look with the highest stated load and a quick setup. Skip it if you want solid glass and metal.

What to check before buying glass end tables set of 2

A ‘glass end tables set of 2’ should be glass, but the material fields tell a different story. The HOMSHO lists a tempered glass top over an alloy steel frame, the Homedawn lists glass top and metal frame, and the IRCPEN lists acrylic for the frame and top with a tempered glass shelf. If real glass is the point, read the Top Material field: the first two say glass and the IRCPEN does not.

Second, compare the stated load. The IRCPEN says 44 pounds, the HOMSHO says 20 pounds per shelf, and the Homedawn gives no number, only ‘significant weight’. A lamp and a few books are fine at 20 pounds, but a stack of hardcovers on glass can add up fast. For glass tops, a stated limit is more useful than adjectives, so treat the Homedawn as unrated.

Third, check footprints, but note the conflict. The HOMSHO is 1.23 sq ft (11.8 × 15 ÷ 144), the IRCPEN 1.29 sq ft, and the Homedawn 1.15 sq ft or 1.56 sq ft depending on whether its depth is 11″ or 15″. The spread between the other two is only 0.06 sq ft, so the real difference is height: 23.6″, 21″ and 20″.

Fourth, find out what the set weighs and what is in the box. None of the listings says whether the stated weight covers one table or two, and the title says set of 2. Check the product page and the packing list.

Fifth, think about stability. Two of the three list four adjustable feet for uneven floors (HOMSHO, IRCPEN), and the Homedawn does not mention them in the text shown. A tall, narrow table on carpet needs level feet.

Sixth, assembly time. The IRCPEN says about 5 minutes without tools, and the HOMSHO says about 20 minutes with instructions.

Decision rule: stated load and a see-through look go to the IRCPEN, a tall all-glass-top pair goes to the HOMSHO, and the Homedawn needs its depth and load confirmed first.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2: 36 − 15 = 21 inches spare; centred, 10.5 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Side Tables Set of 2: 36 − 15 = 21 inches spare; centred, 10.5 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables: 36 − 15.74 = 20.26 inches spare; centred, 10.13 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2: 36 + 11.8 = 47.8 inches of total path width.
• Side Tables Set of 2: 36 + 11 = 47 inches of total path width.
• 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables: 36 + 11.8 = 47.8 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2: 11.8 × 15 = 177 sq in, or 1.23 sq ft.
• Side Tables Set of 2: 11 × 15 = 165 sq in, or 1.15 sq ft.
• 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables: 11.8 × 15.74 = 185.73 sq in, or 1.29 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Assuming glass means glass. The IRCPEN’s top, frame and material fields say acrylic. Only its shelf is tempered glass.
• Taking ‘significant weight’ as a rating. The Homedawn gives no number. The HOMSHO states 20 lbs and the IRCPEN 44 pounds.
• Using the Homedawn depth without checking. One field says 11″ and another says 15″. Confirm which is correct.
• Assuming the weight is per table. None of the listings labels its weight as per table or per set.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the tops of these tables real glass?

The HOMSHO lists a tempered glass top and the Homedawn lists a glass top. The IRCPEN lists acrylic for its material, frame and top, with a 4 mm tempered glass shelf in the bullets. Check the Top Material field on each listing before you buy.

How much weight can a glass end table hold?

The HOMSHO lists 20 pounds per shelf and the IRCPEN lists 44 pounds. The Homedawn gives no figure, only ‘holding significant weight’. Keep heavy items low and spread the load, and verify the figures on the current listing, since a glass top is the part most likely to be damaged by a concentrated weight.

Does a set of 2 include both tables?

The titles say set of 2. The listed weights (11.8 pounds, 16 ounces and 14 pounds) are not labeled as per table or per set, and the dimensions are for a single table. Check the product page photos and the description for the contents.

Can I use the HOMSHO outdoors?

The HOMSHO bullets say you can use it both indoors and outdoors, and the IRCPEN bullets call its acrylic waterproof. The Homedawn text shown makes no outdoor claim. None of the listings gives a weather rating, so cover the table in heavy weather.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for HOMSHO Side Tables Set of 2 with Tempered Glass, Slim End Tables
• Amazon listing for Side Tables Set of 2,Tempered Glass End Tables, 2-Tier Nightstands with Open Shelves, Small Coffee Table with Modern Style, Accent Table Small Table Sofa Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Black
• Amazon listing for 2-Tier Tempered Glass Side Tables, Set of 2 Acrylic End Table

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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