What is the difference between a bedside table and a side table?

A bedside table sits next to the bed and usually has a drawer or shelf for night-time things. A side table sits next to a sofa or chair and is usually smaller, with a top for a cup, lamp or phone.

Can I use a side table as a bedside table?

Yes, if its top is close to your mattress height and it is big enough for a lamp and phone. Many side tables are narrower than a bedside table.

How big are your bedside tables?

Our bedside table pages list 18 or 20 inches high, 18 or 20 inches wide and 16 or 18 inches deep.

How big are your side tables?

Our side table pages list 16 or 18 inches high and 12 or 14 inches wide.

What wood are they made of?

Both our bedside tables and side tables list solid Indian teak wood (sagwan) with PU polish.

Bedside Table vs Side Table: Which One Belongs Next to Your Bed?

Golden Paradise Furniture

2 days ago

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Shops and search results often mix up bedside tables and side tables. They look similar, but they are built for different jobs. Here is how to tell them apart and pick the right one. All products are 30% off with free delivery across India.

Wooden Bedside Table With Drawer, a solid wood bedside table from Golden Paradise Furniture — A solid wood bedside table with a drawer

Bedside table vs side table at a glance

Bedside table: next to the bed; bigger top, often with a drawer or shelf.
Side table: next to a sofa or chair; smaller top for a cup or lamp.
Our bedside tables: 18 to 20 inches wide.
Our side tables: 12 to 14 inches wide.

Choose a bedside table if

You need space for a lamp, phone, glasses and water.
You want to keep night-time things out of sight.
The table will stand next to a double or king bed.

Choose a side table if

It will sit next to a sofa, armchair or reading chair.
You only need room for a cup or a small lamp.
Floor space is tight.

What our pages list

Our 16 bedside table pages list solid Indian teak wood (sagwan) with PU polish. Ten are 18 inches high and six are 20 inches high; most are 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep, two are 20 inches wide and one is 18 inches deep. Every design lists black as a colour option, nine list teak and seven list white. Our side tables are in our side and end table collection. Also read bedside tables vs nightstands and end table vs side table.

Solid wood bedside tables

From our bedside table collection:

Wooden Bedside Table With Drawer: ₹5,999
Contemporary Nightstand With Storage: ₹5,999
Premium Solid Wood Nightstand: ₹5,999
Rustic Wooden Nightstands Online: ₹5,999

Prices are the sale prices on our product pages on 21 October 2026 and can change, so check the product page or WhatsApp us before you visit.

All four list 18 x 18 x 16 inches in solid Indian teak wood. Product names are design names. Drawers, shelves and open spaces vary by design and are not listed in the specifications, so check the photos on each product page or ask us before you order.

Offer and warranty

All products are 30% off with free delivery across India. Our warranty is 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a bedside table and a side table? A bedside table sits next to the bed and usually has a drawer or shelf for night-time things. A side table sits next to a sofa or chair and is usually smaller, with a top for a cup, lamp or phone.
Can I use a side table as a bedside table? Yes, if its top is close to your mattress height and it is big enough for a lamp and phone. Many side tables are narrower than a bedside table.
How big are your bedside tables? Our bedside table pages list 18 or 20 inches high, 18 or 20 inches wide and 16 or 18 inches deep.
How big are your side tables? Our side table pages list 16 or 18 inches high and 12 or 14 inches wide.
What wood are they made of? Both our bedside tables and side tables list solid Indian teak wood (sagwan) with PU polish.

Compare both at our showroom

Visit Golden Paradise Furniture & Interiors at Gate No. 4, Shastri Park, Shahdara, Delhi 110053, open 10 AM to 8 PM, all 7 days. WhatsApp +91-7838834141 for directions, photos or a quote, or browse online at goldenparadisefurniture.in.