Wood Side Tables

A wood side table is the quiet workhorse of a living room, a resting place for a book, a drink or a lamp, sized to sit neatly alongside a sofa or armchair. The collection spans solid oak, walnut, ash and beech, with silhouettes ranging from mid-century tapered legs to contemporary sculptural forms, available in a choice of natural oiled or lacquered finishes that showcase the beauty of the wood.
  • Cooper Side Table Walnut Cooper Side Table Walnut
  • Winslow Side Table Oak Winslow Side Table Oak
  • Bloop Side Table Bloop Side Table 70cm
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    Mushroom Side Table Mushroom Side Table
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  • Block Table Block Table White
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    Tall Maia Side Table Walnut Tall Maia Side Table Walnut
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  • Turn Side Table Black Top Turn Side Table Black Top
  • Wooden Side Table Medium Dark Oak Wooden Side Table Medium Dark Oak
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  • Wooden Side Table Large Walnut Wooden Side Table Large Oak
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    The top should sit roughly level with the sofa or chair arm, typically 45-55cm from the floor. Too high and the table dominates the silhouette of the seating; too low and it becomes awkward to reach. A slightly low table reads intentional; a tall one rarely does.

    Pale oak and ash read lightest and sit comfortably alongside most upholstery colours. Walnut and darker oak feel more formal and anchor a room with warmer tones. The difference is more about the existing scheme than about style era.

    Oiled timber is more tactile than lacquered but requires more regular care, an annual or biannual refresh with hardwax oil keeps the surface hydrated and resistant to marks. Water rings are the most common issue, usually preventable with coasters or a fabric runner.

    Yes, a pair of different side tables either side of a sofa often reads more considered than a matching pair, especially in rooms with a sculptural focal point. Match the material or the height rather than the silhouette.

    • 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