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Side & Occasional Tables

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Sanderson Side Table - Black, Oak Veneer by McGee And CoSanderson Side Table - Black, Oak Veneer by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Sanderson Side Table - Black, Oak Veneer

$2,260

Onda Plinth Cube & Tall End Table Set - Cosmic Black, Stone by Eternity ModernOnda Plinth Cube & Tall End Table Set - Cosmic Black, Stone by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Onda Plinth Cube & Tall End Table Set - Cosmic Black, Stone

$2,360

Hide & Seek Medium Container Coffee Table - Black, Maple by FrankbrosHide & Seek Medium Container Coffee Table - Black, Maple by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Hide & Seek Medium Container Coffee Table - Black, Maple

$3,320

Mini Bottle Service Table - Black, Ceramic by FrankbrosMini Bottle Service Table - Black, Ceramic by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Mini Bottle Service Table - Black, Ceramic

$2,520

Réaction Poétique Table - Black, Ash Wood by FrankbrosRéaction Poétique Table - Black, Ash Wood by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Réaction Poétique Table - Black, Ash Wood

$2,075

Mush High Side Table - Black, Marble by FrankbrosMush High Side Table - Black, Marble by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Mush High Side Table - Black, Marble

$2,030

Louis Side Table - Black, Travertine by Kathy Kuo HomeLouis Side Table - Black, Travertine by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Louis Side Table - Black, Travertine

$1,129

Rohan Console Table - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeRohan Console Table - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Rohan Console Table - Black, Oak

$2,363

Daniel Round Bistro Dining Table - Black, Aluminum by Kathy Kuo HomeDaniel Round Bistro Dining Table - Black, Aluminum by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Daniel Round Bistro Dining Table - Black, Aluminum

$2,099

Solene Side Table - Black, Marble Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeSolene Side Table - Black, Marble Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Solene Side Table - Black, Marble Oak

$2,473

Georgina Coffee Table - Black, Glass by Kathy Kuo HomeGeorgina Coffee Table - Black, Glass by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Georgina Coffee Table - Black, Glass

$3,750

Parker Side Table - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeParker Side Table - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Parker Side Table - Black, Oak

$2,123

Hermes Reef Glass Top Martini Table by Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama

Hermes Reef Glass Top Martini Table

$2,079

Hermes Reef Glass Top End Table by Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama

Hermes Reef Glass Top End Table

$3,099

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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.