Wooden Side Table With Glass Top: 3 Options

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Quick answer

Three wooden side table with glass top options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood lists 18″ D × 18″ W × 22″ H; Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table lists 19.6″ D × 19.6″ W × 20″ H; Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand lists 14.4″ D × 17.7″ W × 22″ H. By listed floor footprint, Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand is the smallest (1.77 sq ft) and Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table the largest (2.67 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood Nightstand, Bedside, End or Side Table in…	18″D x 18″W x 22″H; material type MDF, Rattan, Rubberwood, Tempered Glass	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table with MDF Frame & Amber Tempered Glass Top	19.6″D x 19.6″W x 20″H; material type Glass, MDF	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand, Bamboo Side Table with Glass Top and Storage	14.4″D x 17.7″W x 22″H; material type Suteng-S-brown	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood	18″ D × 18″ W × 22″ H	324 sq in (2.25 sq ft)	Middle
Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table	19.6″ D × 19.6″ W × 20″ H	384.16 sq in (2.67 sq ft)	Largest
Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand	14.4″ D × 17.7″ W × 22″ H	254.88 sq in (1.77 sq ft)	Smallest

1. Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood Nightstand, Bedside, End or Side Table in Light Brown Wood Finish & Glass Top with Open Storage Shelf, 18 in x 18 in x 22 in — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 18″ D × 18″ W × 22″ H; item weight 15 pounds; listed maximum weight 100 pounds; material MDF, Rattan, Rubberwood, Tempered Glass; frame Wood; color Light Brown/Glass.

The Nathan James Hayes is listed at 18″ D × 18″ W × 22″ H, about 2.25 sq ft of floor. The listing names a solid wood frame in a light brown finish, a tempered glass top and a lower open rattan shelf, with MDF, rattan, rubberwood and tempered glass in the materials. Item weight is 15 pounds and the maximum weight recommendation is 100 pounds. The listing says assembly takes about 15 minutes and mentions a lifetime manufacturer warranty and a 100-day trial. It is described as working as an end table, accent table or nightstand in small rooms.

Pros

• Frame described as solid wood, with a tempered glass top, so it matches the wood-and-glass look most directly
• States a 100-pound maximum weight recommendation and a 15-pound item weight
• Open rattan lower shelf adds storage below the glass, and the listing mentions a lifetime warranty

Cons

• Middle footprint at 18″ × 18″ (about 2.25 sq ft), bigger than the Tiita’s 1.77 sq ft
• The materials list also includes MDF and rattan, so it is not all solid wood
• Storage is an open shelf only; the listing mentions no drawer or closed space

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a wood frame with glass and a stated 100-pound limit in a roughly 18-inch square gap. Skip it if you need a narrower table.

2. Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table with MDF Frame & Amber Tempered Glass Top — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 19.6″ D × 19.6″ W × 20″ H; item weight 13.2 pounds; listed maximum weight 100 pounds; material Glass, MDF; frame MDF; color Shell-brown.

This shell-shaped table is listed at 19.6″ D × 19.6″ W × 20″ H, about 2.67 sq ft by the bounding box, though a curved shell shape may occupy less. The listing names an MDF frame and an amber tempered glass top, in shell-brown. Item weight is 13.2 pounds and the maximum weight recommendation is 100 pounds. Assembly is described as tool-free: join two mortise-and-tenon base parts, attach four suction cups to the glass, then lay the glass on the base. The bullets mention rounded edges and corners for homes with kids or pets. The listing does not mention a shelf or drawer.

Pros

• Tool-free assembly using two base parts and four suction cups on the glass
• Rounded corners and edges are described for homes with kids or pets
• Listed at 13.2 pounds with a 100-pound maximum weight recommendation

Cons

• Largest listed footprint at 19.6″ × 19.6″ (about 2.67 sq ft, bounding box)
• The frame is MDF, not solid wood, which is a weak fit for a wooden side table
• No lower shelf or drawer is mentioned, so it offers only the top surface

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a sculptural amber glass top and a quick no-tools setup, and accept an MDF base. Skip it if you want real wood or a shelf.

3. Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand, Bamboo Side Table with Glass Top and Storage — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 14.4″ D × 17.7″ W × 22″ H; item weight 4899 g; listed maximum weight 150 pounds; material Suteng-S-brown; frame Bamboo, Glass, Wood; color Rattan-small-brown.

The Tiita is the smallest of the three, listed at 14.4″ D × 17.7″ W × 22″ H, about 1.77 sq ft. The listing calls it a rattan and bamboo side table with a glass top and a rattan shelf, with bamboo, glass and wood named as frame materials. Item weight is 4899 g and the maximum weight recommendation is 150 pounds, the highest of the three. The bullets describe an L-shaped design, say it is not foldable and mention step-by-step instructions. One bullet writes the size as 14.4″W × 17.7″L, so the width and length labels are inconsistent.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint at about 1.77 sq ft (14.4″ × 17.7″)
• Highest stated maximum weight recommendation of the three, 150 pounds
• Rattan shelf below the glass top adds a storage level

Cons

• Rattan and bamboo rather than a conventional wood, so it reads as a wicker look rather than a wooden table
• Listing labels the sides inconsistently (D and W versus W and L), so check which side is which
• The material field reads as a color code, and the text mentions corrugated glass, so the glass finish is not clearly stated

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if floor space is tight and you like a natural rattan look. Skip it if you want a smooth clear glass top or a standard wood frame.

What to check before buying wooden side table with glass top

Start with footprint, because a side table sits against a sofa arm or bed. Multiply depth by width and divide by 144. The listed tables come to 2.25 sq ft (Nathan James, 18″ × 18″), 2.67 sq ft (shell-shaped, 19.6″ × 19.6″) and 1.77 sq ft (Tiita, 14.4″ × 17.7″). The shell-shaped number is a bounding box, so its real area may be lower. Rule of thumb: if your gap is under about 18 inches, only the Tiita fits.

Second, height against your seat. The tables are listed at 22″, 20″ and 22″ tall. Compare with your sofa arm or mattress top before ordering.

Third, what “wooden” means. Nathan James lists a solid wood frame with some MDF and rattan. The shell-shaped table is MDF, and the Tiita is bamboo and rattan with wood named in the frame field. If real wood matters, read the materials list rather than the title.

Fourth, the glass top. All three list tempered glass; the shell-shaped listing adds amber tint and rounded edges, and the Tiita bullet says corrugated glass. Glass shows fingerprints and dust, and it can slide, so the shell-shaped listing’s suction cups are worth noting.

Fifth, load and storage. Maximum weight recommendations are 100, 100 and 150 pounds. Nathan James and Tiita include a lower rattan shelf; the shell-shaped table does not mention one. Rule: if you want to hold books or baskets below, choose between those two.

Last, assembly. Nathan James says about 15 minutes, the shell-shaped is tool-free, and the Tiita has instructions. None of the listings details a damage or glass-breakage policy beyond Nathan James’s warranty.

Fit math for these three options

This is arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood: 36 − 18 = 18 inches spare; centred, 9 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table: 36 − 19.6 = 16.4 inches spare; centred, 8.2 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand: 36 − 17.7 = 18.3 inches spare; centred, 9.15 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood: 36 + 18 = 54 inches of total path width.
• Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table: 36 + 19.6 = 55.6 inches of total path width.
• Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand: 36 + 14.4 = 50.4 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood: 18 × 18 = 324 sq in, or 2.25 sq ft.
• Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table: 19.6 × 19.6 = 384.16 sq in, or 2.67 sq ft.
• Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand: 14.4 × 17.7 = 254.88 sq in, or 1.77 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Trusting “wooden” in the title. Two of these tables are mostly MDF or bamboo and rattan. Read the materials list if you want a solid wood frame.
• Using the bounding box as the real footprint. The shell-shaped table’s 19.6″ × 19.6″ is its widest extent. Measure your gap against that, and expect curves to leave some clearance.
• Ignoring glass care. A glass top shows marks and can slide. A coaster or lamp base with a grip, and the suction cups on the shell-shaped model, help the surface stay put.
• Skipping the weight limit. Maximum recommendations of 100 to 150 pounds are for the table, not a lamp plus books plus a tray. Keep heavy items on the lower shelf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a glass-top side table safe around kids and pets?

All three list tempered glass. The shell-shaped listing mentions rounded edges and corners for homes with kids or pets, and says the glass top is held by four suction cups. We have not tested any of them, so check the listing photos for edge details.

Which table is the smallest?

The Tiita, listed at 14.4″ D × 17.7″ W (about 1.77 sq ft). The Nathan James Hayes is 18″ × 18″ (2.25 sq ft) and the shell-shaped table is 19.6″ × 19.6″ (2.67 sq ft, bounding box).

Which one is solid wood?

Only the Nathan James Hayes lists a solid wood frame, though its materials also include MDF and rattan. The shell-shaped table lists an MDF frame, and the Tiita lists bamboo, glass and wood with rattan. Check each materials list.

Do any of them have drawers?

No. The listings describe a lower rattan shelf on the Nathan James Hayes and the Tiita, and the shell-shaped table mentions no storage. If you want closed storage, none of these three states it.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for Nathan James 33301 Hayes Solid Wood Nightstand, Bedside, End or Side Table in Light Brown Wood Finish & Glass Top with Open Storage Shelf, 18 in x 18 in x 22 in
• Amazon listing for Shell-Shaped Coffee & Side Table with MDF Frame & Amber Tempered Glass Top
• Amazon listing for Tiita Brown Rattan Nightstand, Bamboo Side Table with Glass Top and Storage

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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