11 of Our Favorite Side Tables for Your Best Living Room
Searching for the perfect side table? Look no further—from matte white to punchy red, we’ve got it covered.
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Whether you’re craving a vibrant burst of color, or a simple surface to hold your summer reads, a handy side table can always do the trick. We’ve rounded up 11 tip-top tables in a range of shapes, finishes, and price points—from a streamlined, sculptural option from Brazilian design distributor Sossego to an eco-friendly design from Dims. Read on for a look!
Auxiliary table with handle by Guilherme Wentz. Structure and steel top with matte electrostatic painting. Available in black or white.
Side tables don’t always have to be pushed aside. The Plec Small Side Table by RS Barcelona adds a fun and modern decorative statement while complementing a living room or bedroom décor. Tall pleated legs taper inward to create a dimensional structure that interplays elegantly with light and shadow.
Airy and compact, our slatted design is crafted of solid Grade A teak to last season after season. Although a breeze to move around, it’s surprisingly sturdy and can double as extra seating for informal gatherings. Photo Courtesy of Serena & Lily
A born explorer, Rove is easily portable and wonderfully versatile. Its sleek silhouette and handy handle make Rove perfectly suited for assorted duties around the home.
It's always there for you. Lovely throughout the home and easy to lift so you can rearrange your living space whenever you feel like it. Enjoy every moment with all your favorite things close at hand. Photo courtesy of IKEA
Based on a simple layering principal, Depping and Jørgensen created a flexible range of occasional tables using cast-aluminum frames and powder-coated MDF rectangular, square or triangular shelves in various configurations. Eiffel is also available as shelving system components.
“Furniture that is too obviously designed,” said Milo Baughman, “is very interesting, but too often belongs only in museums.” While we could certainly see his Drum Table (1970s) in a museum, it would earn its place there for its simplicity and lack of unnecessary ornamentation.
Stylish outdoor side table with hidden "ice bucket" feature. Photo courtesy of Gloster
With its marble top and walnut-stained solid wood base, the Reeve Side Table's slim size makes it ideal next to a bed or sofa. Photo Courtesy of West Elm
A clever squared "S" of solid teak shapes a design open to possibilities. Straight up, it's a modern side table with three landings for display and storage. On its side, it's a magazine rack integrated with a tabletop.
If you combined the work of I.M. Pei and Eero Saarinen, the result might very well look like the Platner Collection (1962).
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