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Emma Set of 2 Nesting Tables - Brown, Oak by Rue La La
32% off

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Emma Set of 2 Nesting Tables - Brown, Oak

$434.99 $648.75

Caelan Glass Side Table - Natural Eucalyptus by Rue La La
56% off

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Caelan Glass Side Table - Natural Eucalyptus

$459.99 $1,064

Rectangular Side Table - Natural, Cedar by Rue La La
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Rectangular Side Table - Natural, Cedar

$64.98 $89.99

John Paul Set of 2 Accent Tables - Brown, Glass by Rue La La
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John Paul Set of 2 Accent Tables - Brown, Glass

$254.99 $293.99

Bowie 2-Piece Nesting End Table Set - Natural Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
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Bowie 2-Piece Nesting End Table Set - Natural Brown, Rattan

$179.99 $360

Merrill Square Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood by Rue La La
57% off

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Merrill Square Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood

$149.99 $350

Abstract Wavy Accent Table with Glass Tabletop - Brown by Rue La La
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Abstract Wavy Accent Table with Glass Tabletop - Brown

$304.99 $537

Rectangle Accent Table with Drawers - Brown, Pine by Rue La La
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Rectangle Accent Table with Drawers - Brown, Pine

$139.99 $243

Benecarlo Square Accent Table with Drawer - Natural, Rubber Wood by Rue La La
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Benecarlo Square Accent Table with Drawer - Natural, Rubber Wood

$169.99 $404

Elephant Carving Accent Table - Brown, Mango Wood by Rue La La
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Elephant Carving Accent Table - Brown, Mango Wood

$74.98 $129

Jonah End Table with Drawers - Brown, Pine Wood by Rue La La
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Jonah End Table with Drawers - Brown, Pine Wood

$149.99 $300

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

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

Benton Accent Table - Brown, Rubberwood by Rue La La
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Benton Accent Table - Brown, Rubberwood

$149.99 $325

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

$199.99 $278

Liza Bohemian End Table - Brown, Seagrass by Rue La La
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Liza Bohemian End Table - Brown, Seagrass

$239.99 $305

Laredo Round Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood by Rue La La
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Laredo Round Accent Table - Brown, Teakwood

$80 $320

Hannah Round Side Table - Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
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Hannah Round Side Table - Brown, Rattan

$159.99 $345

Set of 2 Handmade Carved Accent Tables - Brown, Mango Wood by Rue La La
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Set of 2 Handmade Carved Accent Tables - Brown, Mango Wood

$249.99 $374

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

$329.99 $495.63

Wilco Accent Table - Brown, Acacia by Rue La La
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Wilco Accent Table - Brown, Acacia

$164.99 $360

Julianna Square Accent Table - Rustic Oak by Rue La La
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Julianna Square Accent Table - Rustic Oak

$159.99 $315

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

$79.98 $142

Alara Round Side Table - Natural Brown, Suar Wood by Rue La La
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Alara Round Side Table - Natural Brown, Suar Wood

$124.99 $168

Sami End Table with Shelves - Walnut by Rue La La
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Sami End Table with Shelves - Walnut

$109.99 $122

Bernhardt Chairside Table - Cherry by Rue La La
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Bernhardt Chairside Table - Cherry

$476 $1,904

Farmhouse 4 Wheels Side Table - Bronze, Wood by Rue La La
30% off

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Farmhouse 4 Wheels Side Table - Bronze, Wood

$499.99 $723

Industrial Side Table with Shelf - Brown by Rue La La
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Industrial Side Table with Shelf - Brown

$74.98 $88.99

European Rectangle Side Table - Brown, Chestnut Wood by Rue La La
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European Rectangle Side Table - Brown, Chestnut Wood

$94.99 $118.99

Chadkirk Round End Table - Brown by Rue La La
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Chadkirk Round End Table - Brown

$90 $165

Set of 2 Wood Accent Tables - Brown by Rue La La
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Set of 2 Wood Accent Tables - Brown

$239.99 $458.50

Kassia C-Shaped Side Table - Medium Oak by Rue La La
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Kassia C-Shaped Side Table - Medium Oak

$119.99 $200

Savion Round End Table - Walnut Brown, Metal by Rue La La
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Savion Round End Table - Walnut Brown, Metal

$69.98 $120

Lynda Nesting Tables - Mahogany, Mango Wood by Rue La La
52% off

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Lynda Nesting Tables - Mahogany, Mango Wood

$219.99 $465

Jean Square Accent Table - Brown by Rue La La
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Jean Square Accent Table - Brown

$169.99 $333.60

Set of 3 Hexagon Accent Tables - Brown, Mango Wood by Rue La La
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Set of 3 Hexagon Accent Tables - Brown, Mango Wood

$419.99 $729

Westwood Acacia Accent Table with Drawers - Brown by Rue La La
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Westwood Acacia Accent Table with Drawers - Brown

$159.99 $350

Round Accent Table with Glass Top - Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
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Round Accent Table with Glass Top - Brown, Rattan

$69.98 $240

Bhola Hourglass Storage Accent Table with Lid - Brown, Hyacinth by Rue La La
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Bhola Hourglass Storage Accent Table with Lid - Brown, Hyacinth

$129.99 $248

Sebastian 3-Tier End Table - Greywashed, Iron by Rue La La
20% off

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Sebastian 3-Tier End Table - Greywashed, Iron

$299.99 $375

Pedestal Accent Table with Rounded Square Top - Brown by Rue La La
42% off

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Pedestal Accent Table with Rounded Square Top - Brown

$109.99 $192.50

Tokyo Round Side Table - Natural Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
19% off

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Tokyo Round Side Table - Natural Brown, Rattan

$174.99 $218

Maverick Round End Table - Natural Brown, Rattan by Rue La La
22% off

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Maverick Round End Table - Natural Brown, Rattan

$239.99 $310

Alyssa End Table - Brown, MDF by Rue La La

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Alyssa End Table - Brown, MDF

$129.99

Olinda Industrial 2-Drawer End Table - Oak Brown by Rue La La
28% off

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Olinda Industrial 2-Drawer End Table - Oak Brown

$109.99 $153

Aleksy Side Table - Copper, Iron by Rue La La
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Aleksy Side Table - Copper, Iron

$389.99 $710

Merrill Round Accent Table - Brown, Teak by Rue La La
54% off

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Merrill Round Accent Table - Brown, Teak

$199.99 $435

Orion Round Accent Table - Desert Brown, Pine by Rue La La
67% off

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Orion Round Accent Table - Desert Brown, Pine

$33 $100

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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.