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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

Simpi Side Table with Open Storage Shelf - Cream, Oak Effect by WilkoSimpi Side Table with Open Storage Shelf - Cream, Oak Effect by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Simpi Side Table with Open Storage Shelf - Cream, Oak Effect

£38

Muju C-Shape Side Table - Cream, Oak by WilkoMuju C-Shape Side Table - Cream, Oak by Wilko, alternate view
8% off

Wilko

Muju C-Shape Side Table - Cream, Oak

£31 £34

Coxmoor 2-Seater Dining Bench - Ivory, Oak by WilkoCoxmoor 2-Seater Dining Bench - Ivory, Oak by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Coxmoor 2-Seater Dining Bench - Ivory, Oak

£118

Edi C Sofa Table with Storage - Oak by WilkoEdi C Sofa Table with Storage - Oak by Wilko, alternate view
28% off

Wilko

Edi C Sofa Table with Storage - Oak

£32 £45

Homemania Light Stone Side Table - Cream by WilkoHomemania Light Stone Side Table - Cream by Wilko, alternate view
13% off

Wilko

Homemania Light Stone Side Table - Cream

£33 £38

Andrey Single Drawer End Table - Black, Steam Beech by WilkoAndrey Single Drawer End Table - Black, Steam Beech by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Andrey Single Drawer End Table - Black, Steam Beech

£47

Isolde Side Table with Storage - Cream, Oak Veneer by WilkoIsolde Side Table with Storage - Cream, Oak Veneer by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Isolde Side Table with Storage - Cream, Oak Veneer

£110

Karma 5 Compartment Side Table - Sandstone by WilkoKarma 5 Compartment Side Table - Sandstone by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Karma 5 Compartment Side Table - Sandstone

£40

Homemania 4 Shelf Side Table - Cream, Wood by WilkoHomemania 4 Shelf Side Table - Cream, Wood by Wilko, alternate view
13% off

Wilko

Homemania 4 Shelf Side Table - Cream, Wood

£33 £38

2-Tier Round Coffee Side Table - Cream, Wood by Wilko2-Tier Round Coffee Side Table - Cream, Wood by Wilko, alternate view
8% off

Wilko

2-Tier Round Coffee Side Table - Cream, Wood

£23 £25

Single Drawer Side Table - Cream, Wood by WilkoSingle Drawer Side Table - Cream, Wood by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Single Drawer Side Table - Cream, Wood

£88

Dario Single Drawer End Table with Shelf - Brown by WilkoDario Single Drawer End Table with Shelf - Brown by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Dario Single Drawer End Table with Shelf - Brown

£51

Florence Prunus Round Side Table - Beige, Travertine by WilkoFlorence Prunus Round Side Table - Beige, Travertine by Wilko, alternate view
24% off

Wilko

Florence Prunus Round Side Table - Beige, Travertine

£325 £429

Simpi Single Shelf Side Table - Cream, Oak by WilkoSimpi Single Shelf Side Table - Cream, Oak by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Simpi Single Shelf Side Table - Cream, Oak

£38

Lancaster Single Drawer Lamp Table - Cream, Oak by WilkoLancaster Single Drawer Lamp Table - Cream, Oak by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Lancaster Single Drawer Lamp Table - Cream, Oak

£56

Richmond Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Light Oak Sonoma, Wood by WilkoRichmond Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Light Oak Sonoma, Wood by Wilko, alternate view
22% off

Wilko

Richmond Nest of Tables Set of 2 - Light Oak Sonoma, Wood

£28 £36

Elementi Kylix Side Table - Cream White, GRC by WilkoElementi Kylix Side Table - Cream White, GRC by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Elementi Kylix Side Table - Cream White, GRC

£198

3 Tier Side Table with Storage - Oak, Particle Board by Wilko3 Tier Side Table with Storage - Oak, Particle Board by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

3 Tier Side Table with Storage - Oak, Particle Board

£27.50

Ikaria Round Side Table - Cream White, GRC by WilkoIkaria Round Side Table - Cream White, GRC by Wilko, alternate view

Wilko

Ikaria Round Side Table - Cream White, GRC

£193

Pon Model 1285 Side Table - Black Lacquered Oak by Holloways of LudlowPon Model 1285 Side Table - Black Lacquered Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Pon Model 1285 Side Table - Black Lacquered Oak

£731

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

Holloways of Ludlow

CH004 Nesting Tables - Soap Oak

£1,103

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Story Side Table - White Oiled Oak

£1,153

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Root Small Side Table Low - White Oiled Oak

£837

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Pillar Side Table - White Oak, Steel

£466

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - White, Travertine by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table with Crossed Base - White, Travertine by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - White, Travertine

£699

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table Model 1280 - Lacquered Oak

£679

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Height-Adjustable Side Table - Beige, Aluminium

£300

Nesting Side Tables Set - Birch Wood by Holloways of LudlowNesting Side Tables Set - Birch Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Nesting Side Tables Set - Birch Wood

£330

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine

£699

Round Side Table Top - Sand by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table Top - Sand by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table Top - Sand

£349

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Bowler Side Table with Handle - Beige, Steel

£255

Rotate Side Table with Wheels - Ivory by Holloways of LudlowRotate Side Table with Wheels - Ivory by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Rotate Side Table with Wheels - Ivory

£365

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

Holloways of Ludlow

Drop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Oak

£1,205

Nest of 3 Tables - Ivory, Solid Oak by Paramount FurnitureNest of 3 Tables - Ivory, Solid Oak by Paramount Furniture, alternate view
24% off

Paramount Furniture

Nest of 3 Tables - Ivory, Solid Oak

£243.58 £323.81

Weaver Collection Low Stool - Light Brown, Ash Wood by FrankbrosWeaver Collection Low Stool - Light Brown, Ash Wood by Frankbros, alternate view
29% off

Frankbros

Weaver Collection Low Stool - Light Brown, Ash Wood

£367 £524

Table Top - Ivory, Marble by FrankbrosTable Top - Ivory, Marble by Frankbros, alternate view
40% off

Frankbros

Table Top - Ivory, Marble

£114 £190

Sculptural Side Table - Bone White, Concrete by FrankbrosSculptural Side Table - Bone White, Concrete by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Sculptural Side Table - Bone White, Concrete

£360

Round Side Table with Steel Base - Ivory by FrankbrosRound Side Table with Steel Base - Ivory by Frankbros, alternate view
40% off

Frankbros

Round Side Table with Steel Base - Ivory

£213 £355

Gia Side Table Set, Roya Diana Marble by Soho Home

Soho Home

Gia Side Table Set, Roya Diana Marble

£1,895

Eros Side Table, Travertine and Verde Bosque Marble by Soho Home

Soho Home

Eros Side Table, Travertine and Verde Bosque Marble

£995

Lucca Round Side Table Tripod Design - Natural, Stone by Andrew MartinLucca Round Side Table Tripod Design - Natural, Stone by Andrew Martin, alternate view

Andrew Martin

Lucca Round Side Table Tripod Design - Natural, Stone

£1,350

Side Table with Textured Design - Natural, Ash by Andrew MartinSide Table with Textured Design - Natural, Ash by Andrew Martin, alternate view

Andrew Martin

Side Table with Textured Design - Natural, Ash

£395

Side Table with Metallic Legs - Cream, Shagreen by Andrew MartinSide Table with Metallic Legs - Cream, Shagreen by Andrew Martin, alternate view

Andrew Martin

Side Table with Metallic Legs - Cream, Shagreen

£319

Jonah Side Table - Light, Petrified Wood by Andrew MartinJonah Side Table - Light, Petrified Wood by Andrew Martin, alternate view

Andrew Martin

Jonah Side Table - Light, Petrified Wood

£650

Side Table - Cream by Andrew MartinSide Table - Cream by Andrew Martin, alternate view

Andrew Martin

Side Table - Cream

£539

Side Table - Smoked, Oak Wood by Perch & ParrowSide Table - Smoked, Oak Wood by Perch & Parrow, alternate view

Perch & Parrow

Side Table - Smoked, Oak Wood

£150

Mango Side Table - Whitewash, Solid Wood by Perch & ParrowMango Side Table - Whitewash, Solid Wood by Perch & Parrow, alternate view

Perch & Parrow

Mango Side Table - Whitewash, Solid Wood

£270

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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.