Best Outdoor Side Tables for Balconies
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Grand patio Outdoor Side Table, 18-inch Small Round Side Table with Adjustable Feet, Patio Furniture for Balcony Porch Deck Poolside, Black
Grand patio's black 18-inch small round outdoor side table with adjustable feet for balconies and decks.
Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan Wicker Coffee Table Balcony Table with Poly Lumber Table Top & Storage Bistro Table, Brown
A brown small rattan wicker outdoor side table with a poly lumber top and storage for balcony use.
An outdoor side table is a compact, weather-resistant table that holds drinks, books, or a plant or two beside your seating. For balcony gardeners, it is a practical way to create a usable relaxing spot without crowding a small footprint, and it doubles as a stand to raise a pot for display. When choosing one, prioritize a small footprint that fits your layout, and confirm the material handles sun and rain, with powder-coated metal, treated wood, and resin all holding up well outdoors. Look for a stable base on uneven balcony tiles, and consider foldable or nesting designs you can tuck away. A slatted or drainage-friendly top sheds rain and avoids puddles.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 7.3 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Grand patio Outdoor Side Table, 18-inch Small Round Side Table with Adjustable Feet, Patio Furniture for Balcony Porch Deck Poolside, Black. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:Fashion&cool 2 Pack Outdoor Side Tables, 14" Round Patio Side Table, Weather Resistant Metal Outdoor End Table Side Table for Patio Yard Porch Balcony Garden Bedside, Plant Stand for Indoor Outdoor. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.1/10.
- Solid build:Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan Wicker Coffee Table Balcony Table with Poly Lumber Table Top & Storage Bistro Table, Brown. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:danpinera Outdoor Side Tables, Weather Resistant Steel, Small Round End Table for Patio Yard Balcony Garden Bedside, Black. Features score of 7/10, overall 8.1/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Grand patio Outdoor Side Table, 18-inch Small Round Side Table with Adjustable Feet, Patio Furniture for Balcony Porch Deck Poolside, Black8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan Wicker Coffee Table Balcony Table with Poly Lumber Table Top & Storage Bistro Table, Brown8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.danpinera Outdoor Side Tables, Weather Resistant Steel, Small Round End Table for Patio Yard Balcony Garden Bedside, Black8.1/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Fashion&cool 2 Pack Outdoor Side Tables, 14" Round Patio Side Table, Weather Resistant Metal Outdoor End Table Side Table for Patio Yard Porch Balcony Garden Bedside, Plant Stand for Indoor Outdoor8.1/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Fashion&cool Outdoor Side Table, Weather Resistant Metal Patio Side Table, Small Round Outdoor End Table for Patio Balcony Garden Bedside7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Folding Small Outdoor Side Table, Patio Folding Side Table, Anti Rust Round Metal Nightstand with Flower Cutouts for Porch Yard Balcony Deck7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.TeoKJ Folding Small Outdoor Side Tables, Anti Rust Small Patio Table Round Metal Nightstand with Flower Cutouts for Porch Balcony Deck, Black7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.Keter Deluxe Adirondack Side Table - Graphite7.3/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1Grand patio's black 18-inch small round outdoor side table with adjustable feet for balconies and decks.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Adjustable Feet keep the table level on uneven decks
- + 18-inch top offers a practical surface for drinks and snacks
- + Grand patio is an established outdoor furniture brand
- - 18-inch diameter still takes space on tiny balconies
- - Metal table can be noisy when moved across tile
#2A brown small rattan wicker outdoor side table with a poly lumber top and storage for balcony use.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Poly Lumber Table Top resists rot and fading
- + Built-in storage hides small items like candles or tools
- + Rattan wicker look adds a cozy patio feel
- - Wicker can trap dust and needs occasional cleaning
- - Bulkier than simple round metal side tables
#3danpinera's black weather resistant steel small round outdoor side table for patios, balconies and bedsides.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Weather Resistant steel handles rain and humidity outdoors
- + Small round top fits beside a chair on narrow balconies
- + Black finish matches most outdoor furniture sets
- - Small tabletop holds just a drink and a book
- - Steel surface gets hot in direct sun, so cold drinks warm quickly
#4Fashion&cool 2-pack of 14 inch round metal side tables, 17 inches tall, weather resistant, from the same brand as the pair it replaces.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Two tables in the pack, the same brand and the same 2-pack idea as the listing it replaces.
- + A 14 inch top, 17 inch height and a weight of 3.3 lb make them easy to move around a small balcony.
- + The listing states a 200 lb capacity, four cross supported legs and anti-skid pads, and they can double as plant stands.
- - A 14 inch top is small, so it holds a drink and a plant, not a meal.
- - Light metal may need weighting on a windy balcony.
#5Fashion&cool's single weather resistant metal small round outdoor end table for patios and bedsides.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Single compact table suits one-chair balconies
- + Weather Resistant finish works outdoors year round
- + Round shape avoids sharp corners in tight spaces
- - Single table only, so pairs need two purchases
- - Check listing photos for the exact color available
#6A folding small outdoor side table with anti rust round metal top and flower cutouts for porches and balconies.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Folding design stores flat in tight apartments
- + Anti Rust metal handles outdoor exposure
- + Flower Cutouts add decorative charm and let rainwater drain away
- - Cutouts mean small items can fall through
- - Folding tables may feel less stable than fixed frames
#7TeoKJ's black folding small outdoor side table, an anti rust round metal nightstand with flower cutouts.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Folds flat for easy seasonal storage when the balcony is closed up
- + Anti Rust metal suits balconies and porches
- + Black finish with cutouts adds an elegant touch
- - Cutout top is not ideal for small items like keys or earrings
- - Lightweight folding frame can wobble on uneven floors
#8Keter Deluxe Adirondack side table in graphite, an all-weather resin table from a known outdoor furniture brand.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + From Keter, a well-known maker of resin outdoor furniture, in a graphite color.
- + The listing states it is all weather resistant, easy to clean and does not fade, which suits an exposed balcony.
- + Priced under thirty dollars, with the listing describing hassle free assembly.
- - The listing gives no dimensions or weight capacity in the text shown, so check the size before ordering.
- - Spare feature detail, so there is less to compare with other tables.
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- 18-inch diameter still takes space on tiny balconies (Grand patio Outdoor Side Table, 18-inch Small...)
- Wicker can trap dust and needs occasional cleaning (Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan...)
- Small tabletop holds just a drink and a book (danpinera Outdoor Side Tables, Weather...)
- A 14 inch top is small, so it holds a drink and a plant, not a meal. (Fashion&cool 2 Pack Outdoor Side Tables, 14"...)
- Single table only, so pairs need two purchases (Fashion&cool Outdoor Side Table, Weather...)
- Cutouts mean small items can fall through (Folding Small Outdoor Side Table, Patio...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among outdoor side tables for balconies?
Grand patio Outdoor Side Table, 18-inch Small Round Side Table with Adjustable Feet, Patio Furniture for Balcony Porch Deck Poolside, Black is our top overall pick. Grand patio's black 18-inch small round outdoor side table with adjustable feet for balconies and decks. It earns our score of 8.4/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan Wicker Coffee Table Balcony Table with Poly Lumber Table Top & Storage Bistro Table, Brown is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. A brown small rattan wicker outdoor side table with a poly lumber top and storage for balcony use.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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