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10 best side tables

Make a small but effective addition to your living room

Wednesday 30 December 2015 12:42 GMT

From Art Deco to contemporary, and metal to marble, the side tables we've picked out here come in all shapes and sizes. But each one is sure to be a worthy addition to your home.

1. Accent side table: £150, Urban Outfitters

This Art Deco-inspired side table from Urban Outfitters stands out with an unusual form in scalloped metal. A circular metal top contrasts with the brilliant gold finish of the metal.

2. Martini side table: £129, West Elm

There have been many versions of West Elm’s bestselling Martini side table: solid colour, two tone or a range of metallics. The playful two tone version is bright, fun and great for adding interest to the living room.

3. Drew side table: £35, Habitat

Habitat’s basic but elegant Drew side table has tall bamboo legs that appear to cross over at the base, and a circular white lacquer top. It’s a good option for creating contemporary style on a budget.

4. Marcel Rokin side table: £99, Marks and Spencer

The silhouette of this modern steel and wood design is emphasised by its all-black finish. Angled legs and a handle are fixed to a disc of painted wood.

5. Ferm Living Marble table: £249, Nest

This marble table comes in black and white too, but it’s the unusual red and green versions that really catch the eye. Each has a metal frame powdercoated to match the coloured marble surface.

6. Lily side table: £165, SCP

Designer Lucy Kurrein’s side table is made of two organic metal shapes connected by a single tall leg. Fluid shapes and colour range of grey, navy and bright yellow recall mid-century tastes in interior design.

7. Around coffee table: £275, twentytwentyone

The Around table has a plywood top with an unusual plywood collar that wraps around almost all of its edge, turning the surface into a kind of tray. Its natural feel is complemented by solid ash legs.

8. Slit table: from £115, Viaduct

These origami-like tables are folded from thin plate metal; each one looks like a miniature sculpture. Use them as a cluster to create a focus in a large living space, or dot them around for points of visual interest.

9. Strind side table: £60, IKEA

IKEA can always be counted on for something alarmingly cheap, but it pays to look beyond the very basic too. Castors make the Strind table easy to move around, creating flexibility in a small space, and its lower magazine shelf helps keep your home tidy too.

10. Small round high table: £69.99, Zara

High street fashion brands can lack when it comes to offering the same style for your home. But this tall table from Zara looks like it would make a great understated and elegant nightstand.