A side table is the smallest piece of furniture in the room and often the hardest working. It holds the evening cup of tea beside the sofa, the lamp and phone charger beside the bed, the vase that makes a corner feel finished. This collection brings together side tables for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways in the finishes UK homes ask for most: oak and wood, marble, glass, gold and metal, black and white.

Find the Right Side Table for Your Space

Start with the job the table needs to do. A small side table or slim side table suits tight corners and narrow gaps beside a settee. A side table with storage swallows remotes, chargers and books. A round side table softens a room full of straight lines and is kinder to passing knees. Choose a bed side table when you need a lamp, a tumbler of water and a book within arm's reach of the pillow.

Shop by Style and Finish

• Oak and wooden side tables for warmth, grain and a natural look.
• Marble side tables for crisp, graphic surfaces, including marble-effect designs.
• Glass side tables when you want a light, open feel.
• Gold and metal side tables for a polished accent.
• Round side tables for curved lines in small rooms.
• Small side tables for compact flats and cosy corners.
• Narrow and slim side tables for slender gaps beside sofas.
• Side tables with storage for drawers, shelves and hidden space.
• Bed side tables for the bedroom.
• Sofa and living room side tables including C-shaped styles that slide under the settee.

Sizing Tips

For comfort, a side table beside a sofa usually works best when its top sits close to the height of the sofa arm. Beside a bed, the surface should sit about level with the mattress or a touch lower. Measure the width of the gap before you shop, leave room to walk past, and check every product page for exact measurements, because sizes vary from design to design.

Materials Explained

Every listing states what the table is made from, using plain wording such as marble effect, oak effect or engineered wood where that is the case. Read the product description and specification to confirm the material, load limit and any assembly needed before you order.

Questions Shoppers Ask

Can I use a side table as a coffee table? Yes, a larger side table or a pair of tables can stand in for a coffee table in a small room. What is the difference between a side table and an end table? In everyday UK use they mean much the same thing: a small table that sits beside seating or a bed.