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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

Carved Side Tables Set of 2 - Dark Wood by Soho Home

Soho Home

Carved Side Tables Set of 2 - Dark Wood

£2,195

Brunel Lamp Table - Oak, Wood by House of HackneyBrunel Lamp Table - Oak, Wood by House of Hackney, alternate view

House of Hackney

Brunel Lamp Table - Oak, Wood

£2,500

Timothy Oulton Stonyhurst Large Side Table - Brown, Leather by Barker and StonehouseTimothy Oulton Stonyhurst Large Side Table - Brown, Leather by Barker and Stonehouse, alternate view

Barker and Stonehouse

Timothy Oulton Stonyhurst Large Side Table - Brown, Leather

£2,200

Roma Angled Edge Marble Occasional Table by Choice Furniture SuperstoreRoma Angled Edge Marble Occasional Table by Choice Furniture Superstore, alternate view
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Choice Furniture Superstore

Roma Angled Edge Marble Occasional Table

£708.39 £919.99

Side Table Model 1295 - Smoked Oak by Holloways of LudlowSide Table Model 1295 - Smoked Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table Model 1295 - Smoked Oak

£2,133

Round Dining Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of LudlowRound Dining Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Dining Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£3,054

Sculptural Dining Table - Brown, Walnut Wood by FrankbrosSculptural Dining Table - Brown, Walnut Wood by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Sculptural Dining Table - Brown, Walnut Wood

£2,084

Triangular Low Table - Beige, Oak by FrankbrosTriangular Low Table - Beige, Oak by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Triangular Low Table - Beige, Oak

£3,086

Small Side Table - White, Marble by FrankbrosSmall Side Table - White, Marble by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Small Side Table - White, Marble

£1,620

Triangular Side Table - Brown, Walnut Wood by FrankbrosTriangular Side Table - Brown, Walnut Wood by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Triangular Side Table - Brown, Walnut Wood

£4,344

Round Low Table Two-Tone - Brown, Oak by FrankbrosRound Low Table Two-Tone - Brown, Oak by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Round Low Table Two-Tone - Brown, Oak

£3,391

I-Beam Side Table - Light Wood, Oak by Heal'sI-Beam Side Table - Light Wood, Oak by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

I-Beam Side Table - Light Wood, Oak

£2,910

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

Heal's

Round Side Table - Dark Wood, Ash Wood

£2,172

Side Table with Marble Inlay - Black, Walnut by Heal'sSide Table with Marble Inlay - Black, Walnut by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Side Table with Marble Inlay - Black, Walnut

£2,515

Ballare Dining Table - Brown by Heal's

Heal's

Ballare Dining Table - Brown

£3,499

Small Square Table - Dark Wood, Cedar by Heal'sSmall Square Table - Dark Wood, Cedar by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Small Square Table - Dark Wood, Cedar

£2,250

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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.