C-Shaped Side Tables: The Small-Space Hero Explained

A C shaped side table has a base that slides beneath a sofa, armchair or bed, with the top reaching back over the seat. Seen from the side, the frame forms the letter C. It is a simple idea, but in a compact home it can change how a room works, bringing a surface right to where you sit while taking up almost no floor space. In this guide we explain how these tables work and why they suit small flats, terraced houses and studios so well. We set out the measurements to check before you choose, including the clearance beneath your sofa, seat height, arm width and seat depth, since not every sofa will accept one. We then look at everyday uses, from laptop stand and supper table to bedside shelf and sofa bed companion, and compare metal, wood, glass and marble finishes. Advice on stability, styling and how C tables differ from standard side tables rounds things off....