Coffee Tables & Side Tables

How to choose a coffee table or side table

What size coffee table fits my sofa?

Choose a coffee table about two-thirds the length of your sofa, long enough to anchor the seating but short enough to walk around. Leave 16 to 18 inches between the table and the sofa for legroom within reach. Match the tabletop close to the seat cushion height, give or take an inch or two, so it feels natural to set a cup down.

How tall should a side table be?

Choose a side table level with, or just below, the arm of the chair or sofa beside it, so a lamp, book, or drink sits within reach. In a small space, pick a nesting or round side table to tuck in without blocking the walkway and to soften a room full of straight lines.

What material and finish should I choose?

Let the wood tone lead. Choose Bouclair's warm walnut and oak, pale naturals, or black on solid pine to echo or deliberately contrast your existing furniture. Pick a lighter natural to keep a room airy, or walnut and black to ground it and hide everyday wear. Mix a wood coffee table with a metal or stone-look side table for depth.

Can I mix coffee and side tables?

Mix them freely, since they don't need to match. Keep one thread in common (a wood tone, a leg style, a finish) and let the shapes differ, pairing a round side table with a rectangular coffee table. To skip the matching, shop a curated collection where our designers have already paired the tables with the room.