Collection: Side Tables

A side table is the small table you put beside a sofa, chair or bed to hold a lamp, a drink or a book. The right one comes down to height and spot: it should sit roughly level with the arm of the chair or the top of the mattress it serves, so things are within easy reach. Think about whether you want a surface only, or a shelf or drawer for a bit of storage.

What height should a side table be?

A side table works best when its top sits roughly level with the arm of the sofa or chair beside it, so a drink or phone is within easy reach without looking down. That's usually around 55 to 65 cm for most lounges. Beside a bed as a lamp table, match it to the top of the mattress instead. Too tall and it towers over the arm; too low and you're reaching down. Measure the arm height of your sofa before choosing.

Side table, lamp table or end table — what's the difference?

These names describe the same kind of small table used slightly differently. A side table, sometimes called an accent table, is the general term for a small table beside seating. A lamp table is a side table sized and placed to hold a lamp, often with a spot for the cord. An end table sits at the end of a sofa. They share the same shape and height range, so choose by where it goes and what it holds rather than the name, and one table often does all three jobs.

Do you need storage in a side table?

Side tables come as a plain surface, with a lower shelf, or with a drawer, and the right one depends on clutter. A plain table looks light and suits a styled corner. A shelf underneath holds books, magazines or a basket, doubling the surface. A drawer hides remotes, coasters and chargers, which suits a lounge that collects small clutter. For a bedside lamp table, a drawer is handy for glasses and phone. Pick a surface-only table for a clean look, or a shelf or drawer where you need to tuck things away.

Common questions

How tall should a side table be next to a sofa?
Around 55 to 65 cm, roughly level with the sofa arm, so a drink or phone is within easy reach. Match it to your sofa's arm height rather than a fixed number.

What's the difference between a side table and a lamp table?
A lamp table is just a side table sized to hold a lamp, often with room for the cord. The shape and height are the same, so one table usually does both jobs.

Can a side table be used as a bedside table?
Yes, if the height suits — match the top roughly to the mattress top. A side table with a drawer works well beside a bed for glasses, a phone and a book.

What shape side table is best for a small space?
A round side table suits tight spots, since there are no corners to catch on as you walk past, and it fits neatly against a curved chair or into a corner.

Can I pay for a side table with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our side tables start from $53, which is four fortnightly payments of about $13.25.

Complete your space

A side table pairs with the rest of the room. Add a console table against the wall, a coffee table for the centre, and a bedside table for the bedroom.

A $53 side table splits into four fortnightly payments of $13.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.