Terrific Small Side Table Options for Your Living Room

Aaaargh. I do not like it when I do not have a place to put drinks, books or my phone within arms reach when relaxing comfortably in a living room. I don’t need much… a small side table will do. Just something so I don’t have to get up to put something down or retrieve something.

eHomeProducts X-Design Chair Side End Table

Bring some light into your living room with this white-finish side table by eHomeProducts. The “X-Design” naming comes from the two large X’s running from top to bottom on its sides, not unlike the X’s on Professor X’s wheelchair.

But don’t be fooled by the description; the table has a sober look and is very pleasant to the eye. Its narrow design will fit most living rooms, with only 17 inches in width and 16 inches in depth. A height of 24 inches means it has sufficient room for storage, and that room is used very well, with two shelves beneath the top one that you can use to place books or other items.

Assembly of the table is required, but it is pretty straightforward. Its compact design and sturdy feel make it a solid choice among other small end/side tables out there.

Simpli Home Warm Shaker End Side Table

Return to the 90s with this vintage-looking table from Simpli Home! The dark “tobacco brown” tone is sure to take you a few years back. And if it doesn’t, the classic design driven by its straight lines is sure to.

Dimension-wise, it is one of the shortest small end/side tables, with a height of only 19.5 inches. This can make it suitable for use as a bedside table. It is 20 inches wide and 18 inches deep. This is enough to fit a shelf below the table top, as well as a drawer with a sleek-looking knob.

You will need to assemble the table yourself, but don’t worry, because the instructions are pretty clear. But the wood is delicate, so be sure not to bump into it often and keep your cat’s claws away from it. You wouldn’t want to scratch this beauty.

Loon Peak Newdale End Table

We stay in the compact end of small end/side tables with this sturdy piece designed by Loon Peak. Being approximately 24 inches high, 22 inches deep and merely 14 inches wide, it is sure to fit in even the most cramped of divisions. With metal reinforcements placed in some strategic spots, everything about this table feels solid.

Well, in fact, not everything. There is a retractable, drawer-type shelf just below the tabletop. This is a really nice detail that expands the table’s surface, but it doesn’t feel like it could withstand great forces. Below this drawer is an open shelf that should be enough for placing a couple of books.

The best thing about the Newdale is the cabinet-style compartment with a sturdy-looking knob that gives you plenty of room to store items more discreetly.

Beachcrest Home Stoneford End Table

If you liked the X’s from the eHomeProducts X-Design, but it seemed too bulky for you, there is a slightly smaller alternative. We present to you The Stoneford end table by Beachcrest Home.

As we’ve said, the dimensions are on the compact side of small end/side tables. It is roughly 23 inches high, and 15 inches wide as well as deep.

It also has two shelves beneath the tabletop, very convenient for storing books or magazines. Its square, straight design is nothing too exotic, making it a great piece for many different living rooms. The white color will keep your room light and bright.

Finley Home Galassia Faux Marble End Table

Add a deluxe feel to your home with this stunning end table by Finley Home. The black faux marble tabletop is sturdy and looks great, putting this table in the premium category of small end/side tables.

The Galassia has generous measurements, with a height of 22 inches, and an equal width and depth of 20 inches. This means that this table is somewhat space-hungry, but then again, you wouldn’t want a faux marble table to be crammed between several pieces of furniture.

The same could be said storage-wise. This table does not feature any shelves or drawers beside the tabletop. We feel it doesn’t need any, as it would spoil its classy look.

Home Styles Furniture Modern Craftsman End Table

This table brings wood and metal together in an attempt to recreate the American Craftsman style. We’d say that the attempt was successful, especially the distressed oak wood, which makes it feel rustic and traditional.

Regarding storage, the Craftsman is similar to most small end/side tables. It has a drawer right below the tabletop with a nice metal drop handle. The shelf below the drawer consists of a barred metal surface, instead of a solid one. We feel this choice was right on, as it goes along with the other metal details of the table.

Finally, let’s talk size. The Craftsman is 24 inches high, with a square surface of 22 by 22 inches. You should pick it if you have some room to make it stand out.