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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

Personalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood by DunelmPersonalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Personalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood

£22

Side Table with Storage - Oak, Wood Veneer by DunelmSide Table with Storage - Oak, Wood Veneer by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Storage - Oak, Wood Veneer

£249

Curved Side Table with Shelf - Oak, Wood by DunelmCurved Side Table with Shelf - Oak, Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Curved Side Table with Shelf - Oak, Wood

£179

Retro Side Table with Hairpin Legs - Brown by DunelmRetro Side Table with Hairpin Legs - Brown by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Retro Side Table with Hairpin Legs - Brown

£25

Round Side Table with Rope Detail - Natural, Mango by DunelmRound Side Table with Rope Detail - Natural, Mango by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Round Side Table with Rope Detail - Natural, Mango

£269

Side Table with Storage - Light Wood, Mango by DunelmSide Table with Storage - Light Wood, Mango by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Storage - Light Wood, Mango

£299

Side Table with Drawer - Brown, Mango Wood by DunelmSide Table with Drawer - Brown, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Drawer - Brown, Mango Wood

£79

Personalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood by DunelmPersonalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Personalised Sofa Tray - Natural, Wood

£22

Matola Drum Side Table with Storage - Brown, Mindy Wood by DunelmMatola Drum Side Table with Storage - Brown, Mindy Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Matola Drum Side Table with Storage - Brown, Mindy Wood

£449

Thimbley Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood & Travertine by DunelmThimbley Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood & Travertine by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Thimbley Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood & Travertine

£369

Side Table with Chunky Legs - Natural, Mango Wood by DunelmSide Table with Chunky Legs - Natural, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Chunky Legs - Natural, Mango Wood

£249

Haider Side Table with Shelf - Dark Wood Brown, Acacia by DunelmHaider Side Table with Shelf - Dark Wood Brown, Acacia by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Haider Side Table with Shelf - Dark Wood Brown, Acacia

£59

Round Side Table - Light Wood, Mango Wood by DunelmRound Side Table - Light Wood, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Round Side Table - Light Wood, Mango Wood

£229

Dawson Slatted Side Table - Natural, Solid Acacia Wood by DunelmDawson Slatted Side Table - Natural, Solid Acacia Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Dawson Slatted Side Table - Natural, Solid Acacia Wood

£229

Side Table with Drawer - Oak, Wood by DunelmSide Table with Drawer - Oak, Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Drawer - Oak, Wood

£89

Olney Nest of Tables with Storage - Light Oak Effect by DunelmOlney Nest of Tables with Storage - Light Oak Effect by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Olney Nest of Tables with Storage - Light Oak Effect

£89

Agatha Round Nest of Tables - Dark, Ash by DunelmAgatha Round Nest of Tables - Dark, Ash by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Agatha Round Nest of Tables - Dark, Ash

£104.30

Alexander Lamp Table with Cupboard - Brown, Rattan by DunelmAlexander Lamp Table with Cupboard - Brown, Rattan by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Alexander Lamp Table with Cupboard - Brown, Rattan

£99

Side Table with Unique Legs - Light Wood, Mango by DunelmSide Table with Unique Legs - Light Wood, Mango by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Unique Legs - Light Wood, Mango

£179

Tribeca Nest of 3 Tables - Oak, Metal by DunelmTribeca Nest of 3 Tables - Oak, Metal by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Tribeca Nest of 3 Tables - Oak, Metal

£79

Lowry 1 Drawer Side Table - Ash Wood Veneer by DunelmLowry 1 Drawer Side Table - Ash Wood Veneer by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Lowry 1 Drawer Side Table - Ash Wood Veneer

£149

Set of 2 Nest Side Tables - Natural, Wood Effect by DunelmSet of 2 Nest Side Tables - Natural, Wood Effect by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Set of 2 Nest Side Tables - Natural, Wood Effect

£149

Corona Nest of Tables - Weathered Pine Brown, Solid Pine by DunelmCorona Nest of Tables - Weathered Pine Brown, Solid Pine by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Corona Nest of Tables - Weathered Pine Brown, Solid Pine

£69

Side Table with Shelf - Natural, Oak by DunelmSide Table with Shelf - Natural, Oak by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Shelf - Natural, Oak

£59

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Pine by Dunelm1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Pine by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

1 Drawer Lamp Table - Natural, Pine

£69

Side Table with Antique Finish - Natural, Mango Wood by DunelmSide Table with Antique Finish - Natural, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Side Table with Antique Finish - Natural, Mango Wood

£299

Curve Nest of Tables - Oak by DunelmCurve Nest of Tables - Oak by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Curve Nest of Tables - Oak

£239

Lamp Table with Storage - Walnut, Wood-Effect by DunelmLamp Table with Storage - Walnut, Wood-Effect by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Lamp Table with Storage - Walnut, Wood-Effect

£55

Marling Side Table - Black, Mango Wood by DunelmMarling Side Table - Black, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Marling Side Table - Black, Mango Wood

£179

Round Nest of Tables - Pine, Metal by DunelmRound Nest of Tables - Pine, Metal by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Round Nest of Tables - Pine, Metal

£79

Canley Side Table with Storage - Natural, Mango Wood by DunelmCanley Side Table with Storage - Natural, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Canley Side Table with Storage - Natural, Mango Wood

£249

Khari Sofa Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood by DunelmKhari Sofa Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Khari Sofa Side Table - Brown, Mango Wood

£199

Adjustable Sofa Tray with Personalisation - Natural by DunelmAdjustable Sofa Tray with Personalisation - Natural by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Adjustable Sofa Tray with Personalisation - Natural

£22

Olney Side Table with Drawer - Light Oak Effect by DunelmOlney Side Table with Drawer - Light Oak Effect by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Olney Side Table with Drawer - Light Oak Effect

£59

Side Table with Marble Top - Oak, Lacorado Marble by Soho Home

Soho Home

Side Table with Marble Top - Oak, Lacorado Marble

£1,295

Dawson Side Table - Ash Wood by Soho Home

Soho Home

Dawson Side Table - Ash Wood

£995

Dante Side Table - Dark Emperador Marble, Ash Wood by Soho Home

Soho Home

Dante Side Table - Dark Emperador Marble, Ash Wood

£995

Oblong End Table - Oak Veneer by Soho Home

Soho Home

Oblong End Table - Oak Veneer

£995

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

£335

Square Side Table - Neutral, Oak Wood by FenwickSquare Side Table - Neutral, Oak Wood by Fenwick, alternate view
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Fenwick

Square Side Table - Neutral, Oak Wood

£349 £369

Nest of Tables Set - Natural, Mango Wood by Fenwick

Fenwick

Nest of Tables Set - Natural, Mango Wood

£235

Large Side Table - Brown, Burnished Metal by FenwickLarge Side Table - Brown, Burnished Metal by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Large Side Table - Brown, Burnished Metal

£100

Oval Accent Table - Forest Brown, Marble by FenwickOval Accent Table - Forest Brown, Marble by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Oval Accent Table - Forest Brown, Marble

£200.10

Square Side Table - Brown, Walnut by FenwickSquare Side Table - Brown, Walnut by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

Square Side Table - Brown, Walnut

£899

1 Door Grill Table - Neutral, Reclaimed Teak by Fenwick1 Door Grill Table - Neutral, Reclaimed Teak by Fenwick, alternate view

Fenwick

1 Door Grill Table - Neutral, Reclaimed Teak

£575

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

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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.