Side Tables for Design Lovers: What to Look For

For people who care about design, a side table is never just a surface. It is a small object that reveals a great deal about how carefully something has been made, and because it sits close to the eye and the hand, every detail is noticed. This guide sets out what to look for when choosing a side table with genuine design merit. We explain why proportion matters more than ornament, how to read the quality of materials such as solid wood, marble, glass and metal, and which construction details separate a considered piece from a merely fashionable one. We look at edges, joints and finishes, how a table should feel to use day to day, and how to judge whether a design will still look right in years to come. There is advice on placing a design led table so it can be appreciated in a real UK living room, followed by a short FAQ....