Side Tables & Corner Tables

A side table usually works best around the same height as the sofa arm or slightly lower. This keeps drinks, lamps and everyday items within easy reach without making the table feel too tall beside the seating.

Measure the available width and depth beside the sofa or armchair and leave enough room for people to move around it. Compact round tables suit tighter spaces, while wider side tables provide more usable surface area for lamps, books and décor.

It can be slightly higher, but a table that sits far above the sofa arm may feel awkward to use. For everyday convenience, aim for a top height close to the arm height or within a comfortable reach from the seat.

No. Matching tables create a coordinated furniture set, but mixing complementary materials and shapes can make a living room feel more layered. For example, a walnut side table can work with a stone coffee table if other finishes in the room connect them.

Yes, provided the height and surface area suit the bed. A compact side table can work particularly well beside a low-profile bed where a traditional bedside cabinet would feel too bulky.

Round side tables are useful where circulation space is tight because they have no sharp corners. Square or rectangular tables can sit neatly against a sofa arm or wall and may offer more usable surface area. Choose based on layout rather than shape alone.

Warranty coverage for Marco Furniture side tables depends on the product and its components. Please refer to our Warranty Policy or contact our team to confirm the applicable warranty for your chosen side table.

Marco Furniture offers modern side, corner and end tables online and from its showroom at Unit 1A/21 Barrier Street, Fyshwick ACT. Call (02) 6189 1242 if you want to check whether a specific table is available to view.