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Side & Occasional Tables

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Arnaut Accent Table - White by Gilt
19% off

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Arnaut Accent Table - White

$429.99 $537

Denvor End Table with 2 Drawers - White, Wood by Gilt
25% off

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Denvor End Table with 2 Drawers - White, Wood

$294.99 $395

Baskin 3-Drawer Accent Table - White by Gilt
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Baskin 3-Drawer Accent Table - White

$139.99 $281

Couture Filbert Accent Table - White, Pine by Gilt
42% off

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Couture Filbert Accent Table - White, Pine

$111.99 $194.40

Book Accent Table - White, Terrazzo by Gilt
32% off

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Book Accent Table - White, Terrazzo

$384.99 $569.79

Geo Side Table Metal Frame - White, Marble by Gilt
64% off

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Geo Side Table Metal Frame - White, Marble

$174.99 $499

Marnie Rectangular Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide by Gilt
47% off

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Marnie Rectangular Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide

$109.99 $211.20

Bombola II Round Accent Table - White by Gilt
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Bombola II Round Accent Table - White

$319.99 $369.99

Estella 1-Drawer Accent Table - White, Pine by Gilt
46% off

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Estella 1-Drawer Accent Table - White, Pine

$99.99 $188.14

Vidette Round Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide by Gilt
33% off

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Vidette Round Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide

$114.99 $173

Joelle Folding Snack Trays Set of 2 - White, Rubberwood by Gilt
48% off

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Joelle Folding Snack Trays Set of 2 - White, Rubberwood

$74.98 $145

Gianna Set of 2 Accent Tables - White, Concrete by Gilt
27% off

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Gianna Set of 2 Accent Tables - White, Concrete

$199.99 $275

Cali Side Table - White, MDF by Gilt
35% off

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Cali Side Table - White, MDF

$99.99 $155

Bongo Side Table - White by Gilt
56% off

Gilt

Bongo Side Table - White

$64.98 $149

Aldrich Round Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide by Gilt
46% off

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Aldrich Round Accent Table - White, Magnesium Oxide

$104.99 $196.80

Burma Rattan Butler Tray Table with Foldable Legs - White by Gilt
19% off

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Burma Rattan Butler Tray Table with Foldable Legs - White

$350.99 $438.50

Will Side Table - White by Gilt
38% off

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Will Side Table - White

$194.99 $315

Valentia Tall Round Accent Table - Marble by Gilt
47% off

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Valentia Tall Round Accent Table - Marble

$369.99 $711

X-Leg Side Table with Drawer - White by Gilt
65% off

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X-Leg Side Table with Drawer - White

$239.99 $699

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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.