Short answer: The Solis side table is a slim steel table with a top of 55 x 32.5 cm (21.7 x 12.8 inches) and a height that runs from 52.5 cm (20.7 inches) to 78 cm (30.7 inches). It comes in powder-coated steel colours, not wood.
A pneumatic gas piston and a handle under the top do the lifting. It has no storage, so it suits a lamp, a drink or a laptop. Most side tables stay one height. The Solis can sit low beside a sofa and then rise to a bedside or working height. For general advice on heights and footprints, see our guide to choosing a side table.
On This Page
- What is the Solis side table?
- How does the height adjust?
- Which steel colours can I choose?
- How does it work beside a sofa or a bed?
- What is it made of, and how is it assembled?
- Who it suits, and who it does not
- Our recommendation
- Explore our tables
What is the Solis side table?
Solis is a single table: a rectangular top, a steel column and a flat base. Our product page lists four key features: height adjustable, multifunctional design, powder-coated steel and assembly that is mostly tool-free.
What is the Solis side table?
| Measure | Size |
|---|---|
| Tabletop | 55 x 32.5 cm (21.7 x 12.8 inches) |
| Height, lowest position | 52.5 cm (20.7 inches) |
| Height, highest position | 78 cm (30.7 inches) |
| Base | 33 x 25 cm (12.8 x 9.8 inches) |
| Static maximum load | 30 kg (66.1 lb) |
| Dynamic maximum load | 6 kg (13.2 lb) |
The top is only 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) deep, so it takes little floor space and stays out of a walkway.
How does the height adjust?
A pneumatic cylinder with a 120 N gas piston carries the top, and a handle under the tabletop releases it so you can raise or lower the top. We publish the two end positions, 52.5 and 78 cm (20.7 and 30.7 inches), and not the number of stops between them.
Our side table guide shows how to measure the arm or mattress you want to match. As general advice, clear the top before you change the height, because the dynamic maximum load on our page is 6 kg (13.2 lb).
Which steel colours can I choose?
The Solis comes in powder-coated steel in Eclipse, Wave, Dandelion, Thyme, Mushroom and Solstice. We use the names on the product page, which is the place to see each one. Eclipse here is only a colour name, not our round Eclipse tables.
Because the Solis is small, one colour works well as a single accent, as our guide to table finishes for a light-coloured sofa suggests. That is design advice, not a rule. Steel is the only finish, so for oak or walnut see our Arca tables or Mensa tables.
How does it work beside a sofa or a bed?
Beside a sofa: the shallow top fits against a sofa arm, and you can set the height level with or just below the arm. Our side table guide notes that the base can slide under a sofa seat base, which brings the top close to your seat. Check your own sofa clearance first.
Beside a bed: a common guideline is a top near the height of your mattress. Measure the mattress top and compare it with the Solis range of 52.5 to 78 cm (20.7 to 30.7 inches). The small top holds a lamp, a phone and a glass of water.
As a small work surface: raise it for a laptop, and keep the load well under 6 kg (13.2 lb). For other small tables, see our guide to nesting tables and space-saving side tables. We do not sell a classic nesting set.
What is it made of, and how is it assembled?
The tabletop and cylinder are 3 mm cold-rolled carbon steel, the base is 4 mm cold-rolled carbon steel, and the handle is plastic (PVC). Assembly takes three main steps: screw the cylinder into the underside of the top, fit the handle, and screw the base onto the cylinder. Then add the floor protectors and stand the table up. Our guide to how long our pieces take to assemble lists the Solis at about 15 minutes. Assembly is mostly tool-free, and the box also includes an Allen key and screws, so keep it nearby.
Who it suits, and who it does not
The Solis suits narrow rooms, tight sofa ends, a reading corner or a bedside where a lamp and a glass are all that sit on the table. It does not suit anyone who needs a drawer or shelf, because it has no storage. It is a poor fit for heavy items, given the small top and the 6 kg (13.2 lb) dynamic load, and for rooms that need wood.
Our recommendation
Choose the Solis if you want a small, shallow table that changes height and you like a steel colour. If you want storage or a wood look, choose from our other side tables instead.
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Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.