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Side & Occasional Tables

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Solara Round Accent Table - White, Wood by Rue La La
58% off

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Solara Round Accent Table - White, Wood

$63.99 $154

Round Accent Table with Carved Base - Grey, Wood by Rue La La
42% off

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Round Accent Table with Carved Base - Grey, Wood

$109.99 $192

Double Happiness 18In Chinoiserie Ceramic Drum Garden Stool - Blue by Rue La La
30% off

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Double Happiness 18In Chinoiserie Ceramic Drum Garden Stool - Blue

$145 $209

Pirate Acacia End Table with Pedestal Base - Coffee Bean by Rue La La
64% off

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Pirate Acacia End Table with Pedestal Base - Coffee Bean

$329.99 $936

Cianna End Table with Shelf - White, Wood by Rue La La
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Cianna End Table with Shelf - White, Wood

$159.99 $200

Imogene End Table with Drawer - Walnut Brown, Wood by Rue La La
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Imogene End Table with Drawer - Walnut Brown, Wood

$199.99 $213

Liasonya Curved Accent Table - White Washed, Wood by Rue La La
49% off

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Liasonya Curved Accent Table - White Washed, Wood

$159.99 $315

Eugenia Side Table with Storage - White, Metal by Rue La La
45% off

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Eugenia Side Table with Storage - White, Metal

$119.99 $220.80

Benton Accent Table - Brown, Rubberwood by Rue La La
53% off

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Benton Accent Table - Brown, Rubberwood

$149.99 $325

Hera 24in Rectangular Side Table - Black, Glass by Rue La La
37% off

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Hera 24in Rectangular Side Table - Black, Glass

$139.99 $225

Buoy Side Table - Gold by Rue La La
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Buoy Side Table - Gold

$279.99 $520.50

Mitera Round Side Table - Black, Glass by Rue La La
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Mitera Round Side Table - Black, Glass

$109.99 $187.50

Accent Table - Black by Rue La La
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Accent Table - Black

$64.98 $106

Avalon Round Pedestal Side Table with Scallop Edge - Rattan by Rue La La
28% off

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Avalon Round Pedestal Side Table with Scallop Edge - Rattan

$199.99 $278

Clepsydra Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum by Rue La La
25% off

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Clepsydra Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum

$939.99 $1,265.50

Stratum Accent Table - Fossil by Rue La La
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Stratum Accent Table - Fossil

$246 $2,464

Shawna Acrylic End Table - Silver by Rue La La
57% off

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Shawna Acrylic End Table - Silver

$339.99 $804

Liza Bohemian End Table - Brown, Seagrass by Rue La La
21% off

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Liza Bohemian End Table - Brown, Seagrass

$239.99 $305

Cardin Round Side Table - Black Bronze, Aluminum by Rue La La
25% off

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Cardin Round Side Table - Black Bronze, Aluminum

$409.99 $552.50

Laredo Round Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood by Rue La La
75% off

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Laredo Round Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood

$80 $320

Hannah Round Side Table - Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
53% off

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Hannah Round Side Table - Brown, Rattan

$159.99 $345

Pangea Home Oyster Oval Side Table - White by Rue La La
55% off

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Pangea Home Oyster Oval Side Table - White

$319.99 $716

Ignatius Bar Cart - Silver by Rue La La
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Ignatius Bar Cart - Silver

$209.99 $528

Set of 2 Carved Accent Tables - Brown, Fir Wood by Rue La La
42% off

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Set of 2 Carved Accent Tables - Brown, Fir Wood

$159.99 $277.50

Catalina Bunching Table - White, Maple by Rue La La
50% off

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Catalina Bunching Table - White, Maple

$1,864 $3,728

Kya 2 Tier Accent Table - White Marble, Walnut by Rue La La
46% off

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Kya 2 Tier Accent Table - White Marble, Walnut

$139.99 $260

Ava Geometric Accent Table - Multi-Color, Gold by Rue La La
66% off

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Ava Geometric Accent Table - Multi-Color, Gold

$133 $391.29

Surya Hale Accent Table - White, Metal by Rue La La
40% off

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Surya Hale Accent Table - White, Metal

$269.99 $455

Fluted Table - Bronze by Rue La La
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Fluted Table - Bronze

$629.99 $851

Surya Fife Furniture - Black, Metal by Rue La La
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Surya Fife Furniture - Black, Metal

$199.99 $325

Lucretius Bar Cart - Silver, Iron by Rue La La
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Lucretius Bar Cart - Silver, Iron

$179.99 $414

Malinda 2-Drawer End Table with Spindle Legs - Black by Rue La La
17% off

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Malinda 2-Drawer End Table with Spindle Legs - Black

$189.99 $231

Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum by Rue La La
78% off

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Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum

$64.98 $307.50

Naios Rectangular Accent Table - White, Wood by Rue La La
57% off

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Naios Rectangular Accent Table - White, Wood

$109.99 $260

Butler Tray with Stand - Brown, Mango Wood by Rue La La
33% off

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Butler Tray with Stand - Brown, Mango Wood

$329.99 $495.63

Wilco Accent Table - Brown, Acacia by Rue La La
54% off

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Wilco Accent Table - Brown, Acacia

$164.99 $360

Orville Round Side Table - Blue, Fir Wood by Rue La La
56% off

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Orville Round Side Table - Blue, Fir Wood

$89.99 $209

Deja Vu Round Table - Gold, Iron by Rue La La
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Deja Vu Round Table - Gold, Iron

$162.99 $219.50

Alexis Side Table - Black, Steel by Rue La La
41% off

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Alexis Side Table - Black, Steel

$119.99 $206.25

Melrose Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum by Rue La La
54% off

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Melrose Round Accent Table - Silver, Aluminum

$166.99 $365

Brooks Side Table - Dark Grey, MDF by Rue La La
62% off

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Brooks Side Table - Dark Grey, MDF

$69.98 $188

Leonardi Oval Accent Table with Drawer - Black by Rue La La
38% off

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Leonardi Oval Accent Table with Drawer - Black

$133 $215

Tempo Side Table - Beige by Rue La La
35% off

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Tempo Side Table - Beige

$884 $1,360

Chip Marble Print Indoor/Outdoor Side Table - White by Rue La La
16% off

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Chip Marble Print Indoor/Outdoor Side Table - White

$329 $395

Elements Keel End Table - Silver Antique Zinc, Aluminum by Rue La La
22% off

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Elements Keel End Table - Silver Antique Zinc, Aluminum

$299.99 $385

Elements Tanu C-Table End Table - Teal, Enamel by Rue La La
21% off

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Elements Tanu C-Table End Table - Teal, Enamel

$199.99 $254

Set of 3 Storage Trunks - Brown, Leather by Rue La La
43% off

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Set of 3 Storage Trunks - Brown, Leather

$79.98 $142

Tall Bow Tie Tables - Black Graphite, Iron by Rue La La
25% off

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Tall Bow Tie Tables - Black Graphite, Iron

$146.99 $196.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Match the height of the couch or chair arm, or go up to 2 inches lower, which is usually 20–26 inches. That keeps drinks within easy reach and puts a lamp at a comfortable reading height. A table much higher than the arm feels awkward to use, while one much lower means leaning over every time you set something down.

It is an umbrella term for small, movable tables used as needed: end tables, nesting tables, accent tables and drink tables. American retailers more often say accent or end table, while occasional table is common in British and European catalogs. In practice, it is the table you pull beside a guest's chair or carry out to the patio.

No. Mismatched end tables on either side of a couch often look more collected, as long as their heights are close. Connect them with one shared detail, such as a repeated finish, color or a pair of matching lamps. Matching pairs suit symmetrical, formal rooms, especially when the sofa faces a fireplace or a large window.

Every seat should have a surface within arm's reach. That usually means one at each end of the couch and one beside each accent chair. In small spaces, a C-table that slides over the couch arm serves one seat without taking up any extra floor. In open layouts, make sure the end tables don't block the path between seats.

For a drink and a phone, 12–16 inches across is plenty. If the table will also hold a lamp, allow at least 18 inches so the lamp base and a cup fit comfortably. Stability matters as much as size: narrow pedestal bases can tip if leaned on, so look for a heavy or wide base.

For small spaces and anyone who entertains, yes. A set of two or three gives you one table day to day and extra surfaces for guests, then tucks back into one footprint. Check that the legs slide past each other smoothly and that the tops resist water rings and heat, since the smaller tables usually end up holding drinks.