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The best wood side tables to make the best of your space

Step into a furniture or home store, and you’ll likely be overwhelmed by the number of wood side tables to explore. Therefore, it’s better to have a handle on the style and size you’re seeking before you shop. That helps filter down the selections to a manageable number.

Wood side tables can be round, square, or rectangular, or come in the shape of an oval or octagon. They also can look vintage, fit a rustic or farmhouse motif, or be categorized as traditional, contemporary, or modern. In other words, there’s a wooden side table for every want or need. And one of these attractive wood side tables might be perfect for your home.

Crown Mark Pierce Chairside Table

Best for Small Spaces

Wondering if you can squeeze a wood side table into a tight space? Look no further than the Crown Mark Pierce Chairside Table, which measures only 24 by 12 by 24 inches. The transitionally designed table features clean lines, timeless styling, a spacious fixed shelf, and a generous-sized top despite its small stature. Designed to be easy to assemble, it has an espresso finish.

DHP Rosewood Tall End Table

Best Simple Design

Need an attractive yet simply designed wooden side table? Then the DHP Rosewood Tall End Table might be for you. It sports a simple design with solid wood and wood veneers construction yet is elegant and sleek. The lightweight table features a lower shelf that provides additional space for accent pieces or other small items.

Winsome Wood Claire Accent Table

Best with Drawer

There’s a wooden side table available that offers a drawer to amp up functionality. It’s the Winsome Wood Claire Accent Table. The classic, clean-lined end table offers a casual style and is crafted from composite wood with wood nailhead accents. A roomy storage drawer and open shelf complement the useful wooden side table, which also can be used as a nightstand.

Add elegance, clean lines — and perhaps another drawer — to your favorite living space by getting an ideal wooden side table. These leading and appealing tables are well suited and well-designed for a host of uses.

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