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The quick Scoop
Why size comes first
Side table is one of the top five searches on our site, with more than 600 searches in 30 days. Most shoppers already know the look they want. What they get wrong is the size, and a table that is too tall or too far away is one you stop using.
Three checks before you buy
Check the height
Aim for a table close to the height of the sofa arm, so you can set down a glass without reaching up or down.
Check the reach
Place it close enough that you do not need to lean. A small gap is better than a large one.
Check the footprint
A round top is easier to walk around. A free-form shape adds interest when the rest of the room is straight.
Four side tables to compare
Slab Faux Terrazzo Indoor/Outdoor Side Table
A free-form side table with a faux terrazzo finish, made for indoors or out.
- Best for rooms that need a graphic accent beside a plain sofa.
Balhi Side Table
An hourglass table with a gold finish in two color options.
- Best for small rooms and first apartments.
Ayon Faux Red Levanto Marble Indoor/Outdoor Concrete Side Table
A concrete side table finished in faux red levanto marble, for beside a sofa or a bed.
- Best for anyone who wants a deep red accent.
Darcy Concrete Indoor/Outdoor Side Table
A handmade concrete side table that works indoors and out, available in white.
- Best for modern rooms that want a solid, plain shape.
FAQs
How tall should a side table be?
Can I use an outdoor side table indoors?
Pick your side table
Measure the sofa arm, then choose the finish.
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