Good things come in small packages, and a small side table proves it. Tucked beside an armchair, perched alongside a settee or placed next to a bed, it gives you a handy surface without swallowing floor space. This collection collects compact side tables in round, square, oak, black, white and marble-effect finishes, from tiny accent tables to little tables that carry a lamp.

Small Side Tables for Living Rooms

In a small lounge, every centimetre counts. A small round side table has nothing sharp to snag a hip, while a small square one tucks neatly against a wall. Pick a light colour or a glass top to keep the room feeling open, or a dark top to give a pale space a visual anchor.

Small Side Tables for Bedrooms

A small bedroom side table beside a single bed or a compact double leaves room to walk around. Look for a drawer or lower tier if you want to hide chargers, tissues and glasses, and check the width against your headboard and your bedside lamp base.

Measure Before You Buy

• Note the gap you want to fill, then subtract a few centimetres for breathing room.
• Confirm the surface suits the lamp, mug or plant you have in mind.
• Set table height against your sofa arm or mattress.
• Read the product page for precise measurements, as small tables vary a lot.

Small but Stylish

Treat a small table like a mini stage. A single stem in a bud vase, a candle, a stack of two books and a coaster will look intentional, while a crowded top will make the room feel smaller. Pair two small tables of different heights for an easy, layered look.

See also narrow and slim side tables, round side tables, bed side tables and the main side tables collection.