Small Side Tables

Small side tables earn their keep in tight spots – next to a slim armchair, between twin beds, beside a reading chair. Our compact designs include tables by Charles and Ray Eames, Philippe Starck and Eero Saarinen, in marble, glass, timber and powder-coated steel.
  • Florian Bedside Table Florian Bedside Table Oak & Travertine
    2 Finish options
  • Tip Top Table Tip Top Table White
    2 Finish options
  • Bit Stool Cone Bit Stool Cone Yellow
    2 Colour options
  • Thierry Side Table Thierry Side Table Burgundy / Low
    4 Colour options
  • My Spot Side Table My Spot Side Table Oak
    2 Finish options
  • Bubble Club Outdoor Side Table Bubble Club Outdoor Side Table
    4 Colour options
  • Oxydation Occasional Table Oxydation Occasional Table
  • Bloop Side Table Bloop Side Table 70cm
  • Pebble Occasional Table Concave Pebble Occasional Table Convex
  • Saarinen Side Table with White Base Dia. 51cm (Round) / Arabescato Marble Saarinen Side Table with White Base Dia. 51cm (Round) / Arabescato Marble
    4 Finish options

    The top of the table should sit level with, or slightly below, the arm of the chair or sofa it serves. In most living rooms that's 50-60cm; by a bed, match the top of the mattress so a lamp throws light across it rather than into the pillows. Getting the height right matters more than the footprint.

    A 30cm diameter top holds a lamp, a glass and a book – below that, you're down to just the lamp. If the table needs to work harder than ornament, aim for a minimum of 35-40cm square or diameter. Round tops also feel smaller in a tight corner because there are no protruding edges to catch on.

    Marble adds weight without bulk, which stops a small table looking flimsy next to a full-size sofa. Timber reads warmer and softens a contemporary scheme. Powder-coated steel is the lightest visually, good for rooms where the side table needs to disappear. Glass works in very small spaces by letting the eye pass through it.

    Only if it's designed to. Proper occasional stools have a solid top, a wider base for stability and a weight rating for seated use; decorative side tables often don't. Our tables designed for dual use are labelled as such – if in doubt, check the product page or treat it as a table only.

    • How To Set Your Table For Summer With Emilio Pimentel-Reid
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      How To Set Your Table For Summer With Emilio Pimentel-Reid
      In the first in a series of designer how-to guides, internationally renowned interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid teaches us the art of table setting beginning with his ideal contemporary dining display for summer. Summer is finally here and with it comes a whole new approach to dining and entertaining for friends. Whether it be a barbecue or an alfresco evening, a more laid-back approach is the order of the day both in terms of dress and design. To make the most of those long sunny evenings, we asked interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid to provide some expert advice on how to recreate his beautiful Midnight Sun dining setting. Shop now Midnight Sun “For my first table setting, I have selected pieces that give a rustic yet refined vibe. The mesmerising forms of the Northern Lights are blended with a palette of warm orange and yellow tones to create a relaxed, summer feel... The sleek, modern lines of Georg Jensen’s glass and white china dinnerware ranges are complemented by the abstract forms found within the brightly coloured Splash bowls from Da Terra plus Pols Pottens range of Bubbles Tumblers.” Sun kissed dishes: Splash Dinnerware from £15, Cobra Dinner Plate £19, Bubbles Tumbler in Orange £6, Edge Red Wine Glass £40 (set of two), Santol Cutlery from £12, Linen Napkin in Slate £10 and Connaught Vase in red £55. “In amongst these statement pieces, a subtle mix of metallic finishes adds an opulence to this informal setting as shown by the Ilse Small Brass Bowl and rose gold embellished Edge wine glasses. This setting is designed for chilled out dinner parties on glorious summer evenings with the injection of vibrant oranges offset by cool navy blues.” Metallic touches: Edge Red Wine Glass £40 (set of two), Cobra Glass Carafe £54, Ilse Small Brass Bowl £105 all by Georg Jensen. Introducing Emilio One of the UK’s foremost interiors stylists, Emilio Pimentel-Reid is an authority when it comes to styles, trends and design direction. Having started his career working for fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Oscar de la Renta, Emilio made the move into journalism as an Editor at the ground-breaking American interiors magazine Nest before becoming an award-winning Shopping and Decorating Editor at ELLE Decoration UK. He now consults with top British and International interior brands as well as regularly contributes to interiors publications both online and in print. Feeling inspired for summer? Then why not discover our full range of Dining designs and save up to 40% by shopping the Heal's Sale today. Shop Sale Back to top
    • Create This Urban Scandi Style Table Setting
      Create This Urban Scandi Style Table Setting
      For the second instalment of his masterclass in Scandi style table settings, acclaimed interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid talks us through his ‘Urban Copenhagen’ Dining display. Urban Copenhagen “Celebrating the fun side of Denmark’s capital, these sleek Scandinavian styles pair perfectly with urban interiors. Formal but with an out-there edge, this Scandi table and dining setting is the ideal way to wow your guests. Sparkle and shine: Henning Koppel Pitcher £275, Cobra Glass Carafe £54, Cobra Candelabra £140, Cobra Tumbler in Medium £25 (set of two), Cobra Dinner Plate £19 and Cobra Candle Holder £26 all from Georg Jensen shown with White Marble Cheese Board £75, LSA Wine Glassware from £30 and Santol Cutlery from £12, True Grace Dinner Candle £3 and Linen Napkin in Denim Blue £10. “A Scandi institution, Georg Jensen have been crafting elegant silver for over a century. So when it came to curating this sophisticated selection, I simply had to build around their sculptural silver centrepieces such as the Henning Koppel Pitcher and Cobra Candelabra. These modern forms are mirrored by other dinner and glassware pieces from Georg Jensen’s Cobra range. To provide accents of colour, incorporate bouquets of flowers and candles in a range of tones - I have used faux flowers from Abigail Ahern and Dinner Candles from True Grace.” Take a seat: Lau Dining Table by Stua £1655 shown with Offcut Stool by Tom Dixon £150, Eames DKR Chair £459, Laclasica Chair by Stua £335 and Sonny P Carver Chair in Cemento Grey Wool £325. “To emphasise the gleaming silver, white china and glassware table setting, I have paired with the Lau Dining Table by Stua - the Dark Ash finish creates a sultry contrast that evokes the dark nordic forests found throughout the region. The use of mix and match chairs nods to the eclecticism of Scandi style; the Laclasica Chair by Stua continues the theme of dark woods; the Sonny P Carver Chair contrasts with its upholstered shell; while the iconic Eames DKW Chair is functional minimalism at its finest.” — Now that you've mastered the art of the swanky Scandi table display, why not try your hand at Emilio's Midnight Sun setting or start building your own by browsing our contemporary dining room furniture. Shop Now Back to top