Short answer: The Ombra table is a coffee table with two ottomans that nest under the top and pull out when you need extra seats or a footrest. You can choose Oak or Walnut, and the ottoman covers are removable and washable.
The coffee table measures 110 x 55 x 33.9 cm (43.3 x 21.7 x 13.3 inches), and a cylindrical side table with one ottoman measures 50 cm (19.7 inches) across and high. Most small lounge rooms need a table and, now and then, a few more seats. Ombra is designed for that second job: the seats stay out of the way until someone needs them. This guide covers what you get, the sizes, the materials and how to decide between the formats.
On This Page
- What is the Ombra table?
- How do the Ombra ottomans work?
- What sizes do the coffee and side tables come in?
- Which finishes and ottoman colours are available?
- How do you assemble and care for the Ombra table?
- Who is the Ombra table for, and who is it not for?
- Which sofas does the Ombra table pair with?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our tables
What is the Ombra table?
Ombra pairs clean, sculptural forms with integrated ottomans that stay within reach. On our product page you first pick a table type, then a table style:
- Coffee table: choose "Table with 2 Ottomans" or "Table Only".
- Side table: choose "With Ottoman" (one ottoman) or "Table Only".
Both tables come in an Oak or Walnut finish, and our product page lists multifunctional design, convenient storage and removable washable covers as the key features. Ombra is not a set of nesting tables: the tables themselves do not slide inside one another. It is the ottomans that nest. If you want to compare it with tables that change shape or height, read our guide to nesting tables and space-saving side tables.
How do the Ombra ottomans work?
The coffee table has an open frame, and the two ottomans slide under the tabletop when you are not using them. The underside of the top sits 31.4 cm (12.4 inches) above the floor, and each ottoman is 30 cm (11.8 inches) high, so they tuck below it. Pull one out and you have a seat or a footrest; push it back and the floor space is yours again.
The coffee table also has open shelves in two sizes, one small and one large, in addition to the tabletop, so books, remotes and a tray of drinks each have a place. Our product page lists the ottoman covers as removable and washable, and they arrive pre-installed.
Each ottoman measures 45 x 35 cm (17.7 x 13.8 inches), with a frame of larch and plywood, high-density foam and a 100% polyester cover. At 30 cm (11.8 inches) high, the seat is low, so we see the ottomans as occasional seats for guests and as footrests rather than as a replacement for a sofa seat. Keep a clear patch of floor in front of the table so they can come out. For other seating that also stores things, see our guide to storage ottomans that double as seating.
What sizes do the coffee and side tables come in?
Here are the assembled sizes of the two tables and the ottoman.
What sizes do the coffee and side tables come in?
| Piece | Length x width x height | Shape | Ottomans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ombra coffee table | 110 x 55 x 33.9 cm (43.3 x 21.7 x 13.3 inches) | Rectangle | Two, or none |
| Ombra side table | 50 x 50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7 inches) | Cylindrical, 50 cm (19.7 inches) across | One, or none |
| Ombra ottoman | 45 x 35 x 30 cm (17.7 x 13.8 x 11.8 inches) | Rectangle | Not applicable |
The coffee table is 3.1 cm (1.2 inches) thick at the top, and its legs are 32 cm (12.6 inches) tall. The side table is round when seen from above, so it has no corners to bump in a tight spot. At 55 cm (21.7 inches) deep, the coffee table is a shallow one, which helps in a narrow room. Our guide to how to choose a coffee table explains how to size a table to your sofa, and our guide to how to choose a side table covers heights beside a sofa or chair.
The coffee table ships in a box measuring 117 x 61 x 32 cm (46.1 x 24.0 x 12.6 inches) that weighs 21.9 kg. Each ottoman box measures 47 x 37 x 32.5 cm (18.5 x 14.6 x 12.8 inches) and weighs 4.2 kg. The side table box measures 62 x 62 x 41 cm (24.4 x 24.4 x 16.1 inches) and weighs 17 kg.
Which finishes and ottoman colours are available?
The tabletop, shelves and legs of the Ombra table are ash timber and MDF with a veneer, stained and given a satin finish. You can choose Oak, a lighter and more natural tone, or Walnut, a deeper one. Our Mensa, Vela and Naos pieces also come in Oak and Walnut, so you can repeat a finish around the room.
The ottoman covers come in four colours. We measure fabric wear with the Martindale scale, where a higher number means more abrasion resistance.
Which finishes and ottoman colours are available?
| Colour | Fabric | Martindale count | Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | Performance Chenille | 48,000 | Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, air dry |
| Espresso | Performance Chenille | 48,000 | Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, air dry |
| Frost | Performance Chenille | 48,000 | Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, air dry |
| Sesame | Aquaforte | 78,000 | Water resistant and stain resistant; machine washable |
Colours on a screen can differ from the real fabric, so check them in your own light. For help matching the cover to your sofa, see our guide to choosing a sofa colour.
How do you assemble and care for the Ombra table?
The table arrives flat. The hardware includes screws, wooden dowel pins and a 4 mm Allen key to join the legs, shelves and tabletop, and the ottomans arrive with their covers already on. The legs have adjustable feet to level the table on an uneven floor, with felt pads under them to protect your flooring. Our warranty is five years and limited.
For the covers, wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry, and avoid bleach and high heat. Our guide to how often to wash sofa covers explains a sensible rhythm for removable covers.
Who is the Ombra table for, and who is it not for?
Ombra suits a few situations well:
- Small lounge rooms. The seats cost no floor space until you need them.
- Hosting now and then. Two extra low seats appear when guests arrive.
- Movie nights and reading. An ottoman works as a footrest.
It may not be the right fit if you want a very high tabletop or a table that changes height, because Ombra is a fixed 33.9 cm (13.3 inches) high. In that case, look at our Stella, which rises from 47 to 67 cm (18.5 to 26.4 inches). If you want closed storage, our guide to coffee tables with storage compares options. If you need more than two extra seats on a regular basis, add a sofa seat or a chair instead.
Which sofas does the Ombra table pair with?
As design advice, the 110 cm (43.3 inch) coffee table suits a sofa of roughly 165 cm (65 inches) or longer, since a common guideline is a table about two-thirds the length of the sofa. Leave 36 to 46 cm (14 to 18 inches) between sofa and table, and 76 to 91 cm (30 to 36 inches) where people walk. Oak sits well beside lighter fabrics, and Walnut adds contrast. Our guide to pairing a sofa, accent chair and coffee table goes into more detail.
Our recommendation
- Small lounge room with occasional guests: the Ombra coffee table with two ottomans, in Oak or Walnut.
- A table beside a sofa or armchair: the Ombra side table with one ottoman.
- Only the table, no extra seats: choose "Table Only" for either format.
- A round table: consider our Eclipse tables.
- Hidden or open storage: consider our Arca table.
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Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.