Side Tables

The most important practical consideration with a side table is height. As a general guide, choose a side table within a few centimetres of your sofa armrest height — typically between 55cm and 70cm — so the surface is comfortable to reach from a seated position without having to stretch or stoop. A side table that is too low reads as a second coffee table; one that is too tall looks out of proportion and is awkward to use. Our side tables span a range of heights to suit most sofas and armchairs, and our showroom team will help you match the right side table height to your specific lounge.

Material choices for a side table range from warm solid timber to cool natural marble and sleek metal. A timber side table brings natural warmth and grain to a seating arrangement and pairs easily with both fabric and leather sofas. A marble side table adds a stone accent that coordinates beautifully with a marble coffee table, giving the living room a cohesive material story. A metal side table in brushed brass, black or chrome keeps the footprint visually light and suits contemporary interiors where less mass is preferred. A side table can also combine materials — a marble top on a metal or timber base is one of the most popular combinations in our range.

Some of our side tables include a shelf, drawer or basket below the main surface, adding discreet storage for remotes, magazines or small accessories. A side table with a shelf is particularly useful beside a sofa where everyday clutter tends to accumulate. Even a simple lower shelf on a side table makes the piece work harder and keeps the surface above clear for the lamp and one or two considered objects. If storage is a priority, let our team know and we will direct you to the side table designs that include it.

A side table works best when it echoes at least one material or finish already present in the room. If your coffee table has a timber top, a matching timber side table ties the two pieces together. If your room already includes a marble coffee table, a marble side table or one with a marble detail reinforces the material story without being repetitive. A pair of matching side tables flanking a sofa creates symmetry and a considered, balanced feel. One side table beside an armchair adds function and polish to a seating arrangement that would otherwise feel incomplete.

A side table that looks right in a photograph can still sit too high or too low beside your particular sofa, which is why so many of ours are displayed beside sofas and armchairs in room settings at Preston, Alphington, Springvale, Essendon DFO and Nunawading, open seven days. Bring your sofa arm height, or simply describe the sofa you own, and our team will point you toward the options that will sit correctly alongside it. It is a small purchase with a large effect on how finished a seating arrangement feels. Stock held locally leaves within 48 hours, white-glove Melbourne metro delivery includes room placement, and we deliver Australia-wide beyond that. Every side table carries our structural warranty, and Zip Pay is available in store and online.