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Arya Oval Side Table, Mango Wood and Real Marble by Dunelm

Dunelm

Arya Oval Side Table, Mango Wood and Real Marble

£149

Havana Nest Of Tables by Dunelm

Dunelm

Havana Nest Of Tables

£329

Effy Side Table, Natural Wood Effect by Dunelm

Dunelm

Effy Side Table, Natural Wood Effect

£89

Iver Side Table - White, Mango Wood by DunelmIver Side Table - White, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Iver Side Table - White, Mango Wood

£269

Saxton 2 Shelf Side Table - Grey, Oak Effect by WilkoSaxton 2 Shelf Side Table - Grey, Oak Effect by Wilko, alternate view
27% off

Wilko

Saxton 2 Shelf Side Table - Grey, Oak Effect

£43 £59

Costway 3 Tier C-Shaped End Table with Casters - Brown by WilkoCostway 3 Tier C-Shaped End Table with Casters - Brown by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Costway 3 Tier C-Shaped End Table with Casters - Brown

£36

Linea Vintage Metal Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Brown by WilkoLinea Vintage Metal Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Brown by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Linea Vintage Metal Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Brown

£149

Catania Single Drawer Lamp Table with Shelf - Brown, Walnut by WilkoCatania Single Drawer Lamp Table with Shelf - Brown, Walnut by Wilko, alternate view
24% off

Wilko

Catania Single Drawer Lamp Table with Shelf - Brown, Walnut

£44 £58

Nico Glass Lamp Table - Wood Grain Effect by WilkoNico Glass Lamp Table - Wood Grain Effect by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Nico Glass Lamp Table - Wood Grain Effect

£29.99

FDB Mobler J180 Sonderup Step Ladder Storage Sideboards & cabinets by Holloways of Ludlow

Holloways of Ludlow

FDB Mobler J180 Sonderup Step Ladder Storage Sideboards & cabinets

£229

CH004 Nesting Tables - Oiled Oak by Holloways of LudlowCH004 Nesting Tables - Oiled Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

CH004 Nesting Tables - Oiled Oak

£1,182

Tureen Round Nesting Table - Green, Marble by Holloways of LudlowTureen Round Nesting Table - Green, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Tureen Round Nesting Table - Green, Marble

£1,145

Story Side Table - Oiled Oak by Holloways of LudlowStory Side Table - Oiled Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Story Side Table - Oiled Oak

£1,153

Tray Medium Side Table - Chocolate by Holloways of LudlowTray Medium Side Table - Chocolate by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Tray Medium Side Table - Chocolate

£199

Root Small Low Side Table - Oiled Oak by Holloways of LudlowRoot Small Low Side Table - Oiled Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Root Small Low Side Table - Oiled Oak

£837

TS Side Table - Black Base, Brown Emperador Marble by Holloways of LudlowTS Side Table - Black Base, Brown Emperador Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

TS Side Table - Black Base, Brown Emperador Marble

£699

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut by Holloways of LudlowAdjustable Side Table - Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut

£1,449

Side Table with USB Charging - Oak, Brass by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with USB Charging - Oak, Brass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with USB Charging - Oak, Brass

£249

Adjustable Pedestal Table - Oak, Wood by Holloways of LudlowAdjustable Pedestal Table - Oak, Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Adjustable Pedestal Table - Oak, Wood

£238

Pillar Side Table - Oiled Oak, Steel by Holloways of LudlowPillar Side Table - Oiled Oak, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Pillar Side Table - Oiled Oak, Steel

£466

Round Nesting Table - White, Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Nesting Table - White, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Nesting Table - White, Marble

£1,229

Side Table Model 1280 - Smoked Oak by Holloways of LudlowSide Table Model 1280 - Smoked Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table Model 1280 - Smoked Oak

£625

2-Piece Side Table Set with Storage - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow2-Piece Side Table Set with Storage - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

2-Piece Side Table Set with Storage - Oak

£365

Height-Adjustable Side Table - Brown, Aluminium by Holloways of LudlowHeight-Adjustable Side Table - Brown, Aluminium by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Height-Adjustable Side Table - Brown, Aluminium

£300

Mikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak by Holloways of LudlowMikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Mikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak

£289

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated by Holloways of LudlowAdjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated

£1,449

Round Bar Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Bar Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Bar Table - Brown, Marble

£1,299

Multi-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of LudlowMulti-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Multi-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£457

Small Side Table with Trestle Base - Oak, Wood by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table with Trestle Base - Oak, Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table with Trestle Base - Oak, Wood

£190

Small Side Table - Black, Walnut by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table - Black, Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table - Black, Walnut

£829

Round Nesting Table - Oak by Holloways of LudlowRound Nesting Table - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Nesting Table - Oak

£590

Tray Side Table - Natural, Oak by Holloways of LudlowTray Side Table - Natural, Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Tray Side Table - Natural, Oak

£249

3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£445

Round Coffee Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Coffee Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Coffee Table - Brown, Marble

£1,199

Bowler Side Table with Handle - Brown, Steel by Holloways of LudlowBowler Side Table with Handle - Brown, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Bowler Side Table with Handle - Brown, Steel

£255

Square Cafe Table - Oak, Steel by Holloways of LudlowSquare Cafe Table - Oak, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Square Cafe Table - Oak, Steel

£629

Drop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Walnut by Holloways of LudlowDrop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Drop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Walnut

£1,750

Large Side Table with Handle - Toffee, Metal by Holloways of LudlowLarge Side Table with Handle - Toffee, Metal by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Large Side Table with Handle - Toffee, Metal

£205

3-Piece Nest of Tables - Mahogany, Rubberwood by Paramount Furniture3-Piece Nest of Tables - Mahogany, Rubberwood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

3-Piece Nest of Tables - Mahogany, Rubberwood

£155.82 £207.14

3-Piece Nest of Tables - Natural, Solid Oak by Paramount Furniture3-Piece Nest of Tables - Natural, Solid Oak by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

3-Piece Nest of Tables - Natural, Solid Oak

£189.85 £252.38

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Oak by Paramount Furniture1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Oak by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Oak

£250.75 £333.33

Nesting Lamp Tables Set - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount FurnitureNesting Lamp Tables Set - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
34% off

Paramount Furniture

Nesting Lamp Tables Set - Oak, Solid Wood

£315.99 £478.99

Square Lamp Table Geometric Design - Walnut, MDF by Paramount FurnitureSquare Lamp Table Geometric Design - Walnut, MDF by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Square Lamp Table Geometric Design - Walnut, MDF

£188.06 £250

Rectangular Dining Table - Oak, Rubberwood by Paramount Furniture
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Rectangular Dining Table - Oak, Rubberwood

£318.81 £423.81

End Table with Storage Shelf - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount FurnitureEnd Table with Storage Shelf - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
20% off

Paramount Furniture

End Table with Storage Shelf - Oak, Solid Wood

£165.71 £207.14

Lamp Table with Chunky Top - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount FurnitureLamp Table with Chunky Top - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Lamp Table with Chunky Top - Oak, Solid Wood

£225.67 £300

Nest of 2 Tables with Storage - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount FurnitureNest of 2 Tables with Storage - Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Nest of 2 Tables with Storage - Oak, Solid Wood

£216.72 £288.10

Nesting Lamp Tables Set - Dark Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount FurnitureNesting Lamp Tables Set - Dark Oak, Solid Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Nesting Lamp Tables Set - Dark Oak, Solid Wood

£306.27 £407.14

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Print, Wood Effect by Paramount Furniture1 Drawer Lamp Table - Print, Wood Effect by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
33% off

Paramount Furniture

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Print, Wood Effect

£98.73 £148.15

2-Piece Nest of Tables - Oak, Veneer by Paramount Furniture2-Piece Nest of Tables - Oak, Veneer by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

2-Piece Nest of Tables - Oak, Veneer

£274.02 £364.29

Small Cage Table with Storage - Oak, MDF by Paramount FurnitureSmall Cage Table with Storage - Oak, MDF by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
19% off

Paramount Furniture

Small Cage Table with Storage - Oak, MDF

£86.06 £107.57

Side Table with Rattan Front - Oak, Wood by Paramount FurnitureSide Table with Rattan Front - Oak, Wood by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
19% off

Paramount Furniture

Side Table with Rattan Front - Oak, Wood

£126.82 £158.52

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A side table usually sits beside a sofa or armchair, keeping a drink, book or lamp within reach. Occasional table is a broader term for a small table used wherever an extra surface is needed. The names often overlap, so focus on dimensions and function: a table for a reading corner needs space for everyday essentials, while a sculptural piece beside a window may serve mainly as a decorative accent.

A side table is usually easiest to use when its top sits level with the sofa arm or a few centimetres below it. This keeps drinks within reach without an awkward upward movement. Measure from the floor to the top of the arm, rather than using the sofa’s overall height. With an armless sofa or lounge chair, use your seated position as the guide: you should be able to reach the tabletop comfortably without leaning.

Start with what needs to fit on top. A compact surface may be enough for a cup and a book, while a table lamp needs a larger top with room left around its base. A paper template of the tabletop can help you test the arrangement. Beside a sofa, keep the table’s depth within the seating’s overall depth where possible, and allow drawers or cupboard doors to open without moving neighbouring furniture.

The best small-space side table solves a specific problem. Nesting tables provide extra surfaces for visitors, then tuck together; a drawer conceals remotes and chargers; an open shelf keeps books below the tabletop. A C-shaped table brings the surface over the edge of the seat, provided its base clears the sofa underneath. Round tops suit exposed corners beside walking routes, while square tables use the gap between a sofa and a wall efficiently.

Side tables do not need to match the coffee table, but a shared detail helps the room feel considered. Repeat a timber tone, metal finish or shape, then vary another element. A substantial oak coffee table, for example, pairs well with a finer metal side table that gives the arrangement some breathing room. Matching side tables bring symmetry to a sofa; different designs work well when one side needs a lamp and the other only a small surface for drinks.

For everyday use, start with the finish and its care requirements: a protective lacquer can make a timber table more forgiving, although coasters are still useful. Glass suits spaces where you want an open view through the furniture, but fingerprints show readily. Marble or travertine makes a distinctive accent through natural pattern and texture, with more care needed around spills and acidic drinks. Metal offers anything from a slim, understated frame to a polished statement piece; upkeep varies with the coating.