In short. A side table next to a sofa or armchair should be at the height of the armrest, give or take 5 cm, and stand 5 to 8 cm from it. Measure your armrest from the floor first. At Deko District, indoor side tables range from 39 cm (Audrey) to 48 cm (Tulip), and the Lake table adjusts from 62 to 100 cm. The cheapest indoor model is Basker, from €49.90; for a balcony, Acapulco costs €47.85.
Prices updated in October 2026.
The armrest rule
The furniture maker Flowyline recommends a side table within 5 cm of the armrest height, above or below, so that a cup or a book can be put down without reaching up or bending. It also advises leaving 5 to 8 cm between the table and the arm of the sofa. The table below gives, for each Deko District model, the armrest heights it suits.
| Table | Table height | Suits an armrest of | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey | 39 cm | 34 to 44 cm | €143.20 |
| Basker | 40 cm | 35 to 45 cm | from €49.90 |
| Diamond | 44 cm | 39 to 49 cm | €76.00 |
| Tulip | 48 cm | 43 to 53 cm | €342.19 |
| Lake | 62 to 100 cm, adjustable | high armrests, bed, or as a laptop table next to a seat | €144.30 |
Low and compact: Basker, Audrey and Diamond
The Basker (from €49.90) is 50 cm in diameter and 40 cm high. Its wooden top is not fixed to the metal wire base: lift it off and the base becomes a basket for storing a throw or magazines. The base comes in black, white, dark grey, light blue or pink; dark grey, light blue and pink cost €49.90, black and white €59.90.
The Diamond (€76.00) is all steel, 50 cm in diameter and 44 cm high, with a geometric rod base, in black or white.
The Audrey (€143.20) is a wooden magazine rack, 69 x 36 cm and 39 cm high. According to its product page, its leg pivots so it can also be used as a seat or as a laptop stand.
Adjustable: Lake, from 62 to 100 cm
The Lake table (€144.30) has a clear glass top 50 cm in diameter on a stainless steel frame. Its height adjusts from 62 to 100 cm: according to its product page, it goes from bedside table to side table next to a seat. It is inspired by a 20th century design classic named after the E-1027 house.
The statement piece: Tulip in marble
The Tulip table (€342.19) has a marble top 50 cm in diameter on a pedestal base, 48 cm high, in black or white marble. It belongs to the same collection as the Tulip chair and armchair. To choose the armchair that goes with it, see our guide to affordable designer armchairs; for reading light, our floor lamp guide.
On a balcony or terrace: Acapulco and Alana
- Acapulco (€47.85): garden table 45 cm in diameter and 45 cm high, black steel, woven resin and glass top, in turquoise, white, light green or orange. It matches the Acapulco garden chairs.
- Alana (€59.90): Adirondack-style garden table in hemlock wood, 50 x 50 x 50 cm, which folds flat, in five colours.
The 7 side tables compared
| Model | Dimensions (cm) | Material and look | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco | Ø 45, 45 high | outdoor: black steel, woven resin, glass top, 4 colours | €47.85 |
| Basker | Ø 50, 40 high | wooden top on a metal wire base, the top lifts off to use the base as a basket; base in black, white, dark grey, light blue or pink | from €49.90 |
| Alana | 50 x 50 x 50 | outdoor: hemlock wood, folding, 5 colours | €59.90 |
| Diamond | Ø 50, 44 high | all steel, geometric rod base, black or white | €76.00 |
| Audrey | 69 x 36 x 39 | wood, magazine rack with a pivoting leg | €143.20 |
| Lake | Ø 50, 62 to 100 high | clear glass top, stainless steel frame, adjustable height | €144.30 |
| Tulip | Ø 50, 48 high | marble top on a pedestal base, black or white marble | €342.19 |
Dimensions come from the dimension drawings on each product page, prices and materials from the product pages. For a first home on a small budget, see also our first apartment guide.
Delivery
Deko District delivers to 30 European countries. The estimated delivery time is shown on each product page and in the cart, and shipping costs are shown before payment (shipping policy).
Frequently asked questions
What height should a side table next to a sofa be?
The height of the armrest, give or take 5 cm, measured from the floor to the top of the arm.
How far from the sofa should a side table be?
5 to 8 cm from the arm of the sofa, according to Flowyline.
What is the cheapest side table at Deko District?
Indoors, the Basker table from €49.90 (50 cm in diameter, 40 cm high). Outdoors, the Acapulco garden table at €47.85 (prices updated in October 2026).
Is there a height-adjustable side table?
Yes, the Lake table in glass and steel adjusts from 62 to 100 cm, at €144.30.
Sources
- Deko District product pages (links in the text and tables), checked in October 2026
- Deko District shipping policy
- Flowyline, how tall should an end table be (within 5 cm of the armrest, 5 to 8 cm gap)
Written by Dorian, product manager at Deko District.
