Side Tables

Browse our range of side tables, available in a variety of styles, shapes and finishes. From compact lamp tables to statement pieces, our side tables are designed to add both surface space and style to any living room, bedroom or hallway.

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Side Tables: The Finishing Touch for Any Room

A side table is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture in a home. It provides a surface where you need one, beside a sofa, next to a chair, at the end of a bed or in a hallway, without taking up significant floor space or demanding much visual attention. Done well, it completes a room; done poorly, it looks like an afterthought.

Height is the most important practical consideration. A side table placed next to a sofa or armchair should sit at roughly the same height as the arm, typically between 55cm and 70cm, so items on the surface are easy to reach without stretching. A table placed beside a bed should match the mattress height, usually between 55cm and 65cm.

Size and shape come next. Round side tables are the most popular choice for living rooms as they soften a space and work well in corners or beside curved sofas. Rectangular and square options suit more structured arrangements or where the table needs to fit a specific gap. If surface space is a priority, a larger rectangular side table gives more room for a lamp, drink and a few other items without cluttering the space.

For living rooms where one table is not enough, a nest of tables gives you flexible additional surface space that tucks away when not in use. For a surface at the centre of the seating arrangement, see our coffee tables range.

A side table next to a sofa should ideally sit at the same height as the sofa arm, typically between 55cm and 70cm. This means items on the surface are within easy reach from a seated position. If the table will hold a lamp, bear in mind the combined height of the table and lampshade when considering the overall proportions of the room.

The terms are used interchangeably in the UK. Both refer to a small table placed beside a sofa, chair or bed to provide a surface for a lamp, drink or personal items. End table is more commonly used in American English; side table is the standard term in UK furniture retail.

A lamp table is a specific type of side table designed primarily to hold a lamp, usually taller and narrower than a standard side table. A side table is a broader category that includes any small table used beside seating or a bed, regardless of whether it holds a lamp. In practice the terms often overlap.

Yes, provided the height suits your mattress level. A side table at 55cm to 65cm tall works well as a bedside table for most standard beds. Check the dimensions carefully - some side tables are narrower than a typical bedside cabinet and may not provide as much surface space or storage.

Most living rooms work well with one or two side tables, positioned beside the main seating. A common approach is one side table at each end of a sofa, or one beside the main armchair. If you need more surface space without adding multiple tables, a nest of tables is a practical alternative.

Side Tables

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Nehemiah Black Wood Folding Portable Table

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Forma Collection 4 Drawer Side Table

Forma Collection Side Table

Side Tables: The Finishing Touch for Any Room

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