Best bedside tables

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What to look for

Height should sit level with the top of the mattress; drawers beat open shelves for clutter.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

IKEA MALM chest of 2 drawers

Anyone after plenty of hidden bedside storage for very little, especially alongside other MALM bedroom pieces.

Two deep drawers with pull-out stops
Drawers are 43 cm deep inside, enough for clothes as well as books
Narrow 40 cm width fits beside most beds

Watch out for: It is painted particleboard rather than wood, so it looks and feels plainer than pricier options.

Dimensions: 40 x 48 x 55 cm (W x D x H)
Storage: 2 drawers
Materials: Particleboard and fibreboard, acrylic paint
Assembly: Self-assembly

Sold by IKEA, not on Amazon.

Sources: IKEA UK product page

Mid-range

Heal's Lars Bedside Table

Smaller bedrooms that want a compact, colourful designer bedside with real storage.

Two drawers with wood-veneer interiors
Solid wood legs and a choice of oak or walnut colourways
Heal's crew delivers and assembles it

Watch out for: It is made to order, and the price changes considerably depending on the finish you pick.

Dimensions: 40 x 35 x 52 cm (W x D x H)
Storage: 2 drawers
Materials: Oak or walnut frame, veneered drawers, solid wood legs
Assembly: Assembled by delivery crew

Sold by Heal's, not on Amazon.

Sources: Heal's product page

Premium

ercol Bosco 2 Drawer Bedside Cabinet

Buyers who want a sturdy oak bedside that arrives ready to use and will last for decades.

Solid oak and oak veneers with finger-joint detailing
Two drawers plus an open magazine rest underneath
Delivered fully assembled

Watch out for: At 45 cm square it is fairly bulky, so check it fits beside the bed.

Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 60 cm (W x D x H)
Storage: 2 drawers and magazine rest
Materials: Solid oak and oak veneers, clear matt finish
Assembly: Delivered fully assembled

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Sources: ercol product page

Pro

Heal's Amira Bedside Table

A finishing-touch bedside for a high-end bedroom, with quiet drawers and a choice of oak or walnut.

Solid oak or walnut with matching veneers
Two soft-close drawers with routed handles
Delivered and assembled by a two-person crew

Watch out for: It costs a lot for a bedside table and offers no open shelf for books or a lamp base below.

Dimensions: 44 x 40 x 55 cm (W x D x H)
Storage: 2 soft-close drawers
Materials: Solid oak and oak veneer, or walnut and walnut veneer
Assembly: Assembled by delivery crew

Sold by Heal's, not on Amazon.

Sources: Heal's product page

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