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Side & Occasional Tables

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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

Oval Side Table with Wave Base - Brown, Marble by FenwickOval Side Table with Wave Base - Brown, Marble by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Oval Side Table with Wave Base - Brown, Marble

£299

Round Side Table - Brown, Oak Wood by FenwickRound Side Table - Brown, Oak Wood by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Round Side Table - Brown, Oak Wood

£279

Side Table - Brown, Acacia Wood by FenwickSide Table - Brown, Acacia Wood by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Side Table - Brown, Acacia Wood

£225

Small Side Table - Brown, Burnished Metal by Fenwick

Fenwick

Small Side Table - Brown, Burnished Metal

£75

Round Lamp Table - Brown by FenwickRound Lamp Table - Brown by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Round Lamp Table - Brown

£305

Organic Shape Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood by FenwickOrganic Shape Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Organic Shape Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood

£479

Compact Slit Table - Walnut, Wood by Heal's

Heal's

Compact Slit Table - Walnut, Wood

£265

Round Side Table with Glass Top - Oak, Wood by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table with Glass Top - Oak, Wood

£419

Side Table with Cutaway Panels - Oak by Heal'sSide Table with Cutaway Panels - Oak by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Side Table with Cutaway Panels - Oak

£470

Round Side Table with Tilted Leg - Oak by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table with Tilted Leg - Oak

£400

Occasional Table with Wire Base - Oak, Steel by Heal'sOccasional Table with Wire Base - Oak, Steel by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Occasional Table with Wire Base - Oak, Steel

£395

Round Side Table - Dark Oak, Brass by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table - Dark Oak, Brass

£269

Storage Table - Oak by Heal's

Heal's

Storage Table - Oak

£325

Round Side Table with Shelf - Dark Wood by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table with Shelf - Dark Wood

£365

Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Heal's

Heal's

Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£345

Medium Tray Table - Chocolate by Heal's

Heal's

Medium Tray Table - Chocolate

£199

Occasional Table with Chrome Base - Oak by Heal'sOccasional Table with Chrome Base - Oak by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Occasional Table with Chrome Base - Oak

£395

Round Side Table - Dark Wood, Oak by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table - Dark Wood, Oak

£251

Round Side Table - Brown, Travertine by Heal's

Heal's

Round Side Table - Brown, Travertine

£340

Round Occasional Table - Dark Wood, Walnut by Heal's

Heal's

Round Occasional Table - Dark Wood, Walnut

£307

Rectangular Side Table - Toffee by Heal's

Heal's

Rectangular Side Table - Toffee

£205

Side Table - White, Oak by Heal's

Heal's

Side Table - White, Oak

£499

Eye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate by Holloways of LudlowEye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Eye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate

Eye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer by Holloways of LudlowEye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Eye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer

Hardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak by Holloways of LudlowHardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Hardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak

Small Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass

Side Table One - Black by Holloways of LudlowSide Table One - Black by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table One - Black

Geometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood by Holloways of LudlowGeometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Geometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.