6 perfect side tables

You don't know how handy a good side table is until you're living without one. As a new-apartment dweller, I have reached dire straights when it comes to the stuff I have knocked over and spilled because I don't have a great little table to place my cold drink or my stack of magazines. If you need to get stuff off the floor (like me), these little guys are braced and ready to hold even the heaviest of summer reads.


The fluted sides of VivaTerra's glazed ceramic stool are inspired by a lotus blossom. $269, 13"D x 17.5"H
















This beautiful blue and white dynasty stool from Wisteria looks too pretty to sit on but, this ceramic Chinese replica is sturdy enough for books, lamps, and your Uncle Bob. $189, 13”D x 17”H.












Handmade from sandblasted roots, Jayson Home & Garden's Grove stool is as organic as you are going to get. Talk about getting that Swiss Family Robinson look. $195, 11.5"W x 14.75"H











West Elm's gold tree-stump side table fancies up the nature trend with gold resin. $199, 12.5"D x 19"H.

Photo credit: Target

Bring home a touch of glamour with this art deco-inspired side table from Target. $99, 14"L x 14"W x 25"H

Photo credit: IKEA

You've got to love a dual-use half bar cart/half side table. IKEA's Strind side table works for both drinks and magazines. $69.99, 19 5/8 "D 25 1/4 "H.