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What is a side table?

Simply put, it is placed next to sofas, beds, single chairs, leisure chairs and other seating and bedding to provide a storage platform for some basic items.

Side tables are one of those pieces of furniture that is easily overlooked.

In the eyes of many people, side tables are dispensable because they are thought to have low utilization rates and are just used to place vases, table lamps, etc., and are a supporting role for the sofa.

However, the style and functional design of modern side tables are no longer as dull and monotonous as they were in the past. They are more decorative and easy to use, and therefore have regained the focus of people.

Sometimes, a mediocre living room can be enriched or even given a finishing touch by adding a striking side table.

What are the difficulties in choosing a side table?

I just don’t know what kind of environment and style is suitable for my home!

I think this one looks good, that one is high-end, and the other one is very interesting... I'm overwhelmed by the choices.

We cannot say which one is good or bad, but after comprehensive comparison, from the aspects of appearance, adaptability, practicality etc., I have selected the following 6 single-item side tables that I personally think are pretty good for your comparison and reference (there is no absolute in aesthetics, please do not criticize me if you do not like them).[Tears]

The first paragraph.

Style pictures are from "Unintentional Furniture".

This side table is a favorite for female owners who like cream and retro atmosphere. The I-shaped design, with the rotating Roman column-shaped legs with a rich visual design, makes people think at first glance: Hmm? It's quite interesting~~

After tasting it carefully, you will find it quite French romance and elegance~

The sunken design on several sides is polished and rounded, giving it a delicate feel. Placing cups, vases, etc. on it will give a greater sense of security.

The circle of the base is relatively small, are you worried that it is unstable?

Don't worry!

This type of base usually has metal embedded inside to increase the weight. As long as you don't press down on the edges with your hands or heavy objects, the stability will be fine.

It is more suitable for styles such as cream, retro, wood, minimalist, and light luxury.

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Mobile side table, from Genji Wood Language.

The designs of mobile side tables are becoming more and more imaginative. Many designs are very individual and have more functions than one. But I picked the simplest one:

Why it?

Because it is really cheap and cost-effective.

Moreover,Simplicity is the norm in life!

I used to like the mobile side tables with lots of storage compartments and a variety of materials (metal, glass, solid wood, acrylic, etc.). They held all kinds of snacks, magazines, books, and even wine bottles and glasses. They looked very practical and fancy... like a salesperson pushing a cart on a train! [Covering face]

Later, when I calmed down, I remembered that my family rarely ate snacks, there were no books in the living room, and my partner would never allow me to push a bottle of wine in the living room to drink~

I think many people are like me~!

So this simple one is often more suitable, and it is completely sufficient to put a teacup, a mobile phone, a remote control, or even a small laptop on it.

If you really have a lot of things that need to be carried by the side table, you can consider a style with more storage. Otherwise, it is better to keep it simple. After all, itIt's just a side table, not a shelf.

Suitable for modern, light luxury, simple, Nordic and other styles.

There is also the following model with a similar shape to the above, which should be considered the best-selling one among the minimalist coffee tables:

It is neat and tidy, whether you move it to the balcony or get it stuck in the middle of the sofa or next to the bed, it can stay firmly by your side, providing handy service, and it is not heavy enough to be taken away at will.

Suitable for: log, new Chinese, modern, Nordic and other styles.

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The style pictures are from "Qingqu Furniture".

Wooden cubes - one of the side tables with a distinct style!

The wooden square has a strong three-dimensional sense and the effect is quite eye-catching. In a simple space, using wooden square as a side table can often bring a strong visual impact, giving people a clean, generous and unconventional feeling:

Put a vase or a desk lamp on it and it will have that flavor.

Very suitable for styles such as silence, minimalism, and logs.

Notice:Since whole wood is expensive and prone to cracking due to uneven drying inside, many wooden blocks are actually made of multi-layer boards with log veneer, rather than whole-piece cut logs, so everyone should be careful to distinguish them.

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Song's side table, the picture style comes from "Man Shiguang"

Song-style aesthetics has always been recognized as the pinnacle of aesthetics in Chinese furniture design.

It has the pride and elegance of literati, as well as the historical heritage and cultural accumulation, and is therefore the epitome of "elegance"!

The furniture looks very comfortable. Even a side table is full of details and intriguing. It is paired with a round chair, a pot of asparagus fern, and a cup of tea. The elegance and leisure of the ancients, as well as the ritual sense of life are fully reflected:

Article 5.

The box is used as a side table.

In the impression of many friends, the box is just like this:

In the past, many boxes were made of wood. Almost every household had the classic camphorwood box at that time. However, now that whole-house customization is popular, this type of wooden box is gradually becoming less common.

Many friends have kept boxes from their hometowns. After a simple cleaning and renovation, the old wooden boxes have become unique side tables. Not only are they not abrupt, but they also add humanistic emotions to the room and give concrete expression to memories:

You can also customize an exquisite wooden box, which can store infrequently used items such as books and tools. It will also look beautiful if you don’t put anything on the sides.

If you don’t have a wooden box, you can also use this camping box, which is very cool when paired with a modern soft sofa:

Suitable for unconventional and creative interiors, suitable for styles such as logs, quiet, modern, and industrial.

If you have children at home and want to add fun to the living room, you can consider animal-shaped side tables:

There are many types of side tables, many materials, and even more styles.

It’s better to consider it comprehensively based on style, desired feeling, and object of use.

Due to limited space, I will only list the above~

Although the side table is small,But it’s important!

Everyone is welcome to share your favorite side table styles in the comments section.

above!

Author: Factory Manager. Home furnishing practitioner. Full solid wood customization/solid wood furniture factory headline certified home blogger