16 side tables for everything from coffee-perching to vase-displaying

Side tables are the kind of things that might not attract much attention in a space, but when you don’t have one in a spot where it’s needed, they can be conspicuous by their absence. It’s annoying when you sit down with a cup of tea only to find you have nowhere to put it, and gaps beside sofas or in corners can make a room look cold and empty.

Luckily, there are plenty of great side tables out there to suit every taste – we’ve found 16 that you might like.