Accent Tables

The hardest-working little pieces in a room—a side table for your coffee, a console behind the sofa, a nesting set that tucks away. Shop designer-curated accent tables for every spot that needs a surface.

About Accent Tables

Types of accent tables

Side and end tables sit beside seating for a lamp and a drink; console tables run narrow behind a sofa or along an entry wall; C-tables slide over a sofa arm or bed; nesting tables flex in and out as needed. Each solves a different 'I need a surface here' problem.

What height should a side table be?

Aim for a side table within a couple inches of your sofa or chair's arm height—usually 22–26 inches—so it's easy to reach. A console behind a sofa should sit at or just below the sofa back; entry consoles typically stand 30–36 inches.

Materials and mixing

Accent tables are a low-stakes way to add a material moment—marble, wood, glass, metal, or burl. Mix finishes rather than matching everything: a metal-and-glass side table beside a wood coffee table reads collected. Pick durable, wipeable tops for high-use spots.

Where to use accent tables

Flank a sofa or bed with a pair for symmetry, float a console behind a sofa to anchor a room, add a drinks table by a reading chair, or tuck a nesting set where you need flexible surface. They fill awkward gaps and make a room feel finished and functional.

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Accent Tables FAQs

What height should a side table be?

Within a couple inches of your sofa or chair arm—usually 22–26 inches—so it's comfortable to reach for a drink or lamp.

What's the difference between a side table and an accent table?

'Accent table' is the umbrella term for any small statement table; a side (end) table is the kind that sits beside seating. Consoles, C-tables, and nesting tables are accent tables too.

Do accent tables need to match?

No—mixing materials and finishes reads more collected. Coordinate by tone or repeat one material so the mix feels intentional.

How tall should a console table behind a sofa be?

At or just below the height of the sofa back so it looks integrated; entry consoles usually stand 30–36 inches.

Can a Havenly designer help me choose accent tables?

Yes—take our style quiz or book a designer, and we'll help you choose pieces sized and styled to your room.