# Openhagen GUI Side Table in Oak: Size and Room Fit > Assess the Openhagen GUI Side Table in Oak by its listed size, open shelf, magnetic coasters, and assembly design before choosing a spot beside your sofa. Canonical: https://mizaanhome.com/en-us/guides/openhagen-gui-side-table/ Last updated: 2026-10-05 **Verdict:** The GUI Side Table in Oak suits a living room where the sculptural wooden shape and open shelf are part of the appeal. Check its listed 35.5 cm height against your seated reach and confirm usable shelf space. Look elsewhere if you need a documented load rating or precisely sized enclosed storage. --- We may earn a commission from our links; this guide is based on published information, not hands-on testing. Choose the **Openhagen GUI Side Table in Oak** if you want an open shelf beside a chair and like its slatted wooden shape enough to make it a visible part of the room. Before buying, compare its listed height and footprint with your seat, walking space, and the items you want to keep within reach. ## Keep the Side Table and Coffee Table separate GUI is a collection with both a Coffee Table and a Side Table, in Oak or Walnut. This guide covers **Side Table / Oak**, variant 57983989580121. Check both selections on the product page; a price or measurement for the larger Coffee Table would describe a different purchase. Openhagen attributes the design to Hanne Kortegaard and describes solid wood, a slatted body, and an integrated open shelf. The guitar-inspired silhouette is a matter of taste. The practical question is whether its surface and storage suit the things you want beside your seat. Our [side-tables hub](/en-us/side-tables/) starts with this model-specific guide. It does not rank the GUI against a wider field of tables. ## Measure your seat and storage needs first Openhagen's FAQ labels the Side Table's dimensions as **length 55 cm, width 41.5 cm, and height 35.5 cm**, with a listed weight of **4 kg**. Its inch sequence presents the measurements in a different order. Use the labeled metric values for planning; request a dimensioned drawing when the exact contours or usable surface determine the fit. Compare those exterior measurements with what your room needs: 1. **Try the listed height.** Sit where you normally read or watch TV. Compare a comfortable existing table with the GUI's 35.5 cm height, or safely support a light cardboard surface at that height. Check whether you can reach it without leaning around the sofa arm. 2. **Lay out the tabletop items.** Put the lamp base, book, glasses, and coaster you intend to use on paper. Trace the space they occupy, including room to pick up a drink. This gives you a minimum usable top area to compare with a labeled GUI drawing. 3. **Mark the floor space.** Tape a 55 x 41.5 cm rectangle beside the seat as an initial space check. Walk past it and leave room to reach the shelf. For a close fit, confirm the table's actual contours against a drawing rather than treating the rectangle as its exact shape. 4. **Measure the shelf contents.** For a basket, books, or another item, record width, depth, and height, plus the opening needed to take it out. Ask for the GUI's usable shelf dimensions and access opening. Exterior size does not establish a basket fit. The [home-design planning guide](/en-us/guides/homestyler-free-vs-paid-plans/) can help you draw that layout to scale. A lamp that fits the surface still needs a suitable load rating; we have no verified rating for the GUI. ## Match the open shelf to a specific job The GUI's open shelf suits items you want to see and reach. Compare that job with two other table formats before choosing the shape: | Your main need | Format to consider | Fit check | | --- | --- | --- | | Keep a book or everyday items visible below the top | An open-shelf side table such as GUI | Usable shelf opening and room to remove the items | | Put small loose items out of sight | A table with a closed drawer | Drawer interior and space to pull it open beside the seat | | Bring a small surface closer over the seat | A C-table | Whether its base fits under your sofa and its top clears the seat or arm | An open shelf does not hide clutter. A basket could change how you use it, but only if the confirmed opening accommodates that basket. For heavy equipment, choose furniture with a documented load capacity suited to the job. The seller lists hidden magnetic coasters. Treat them as a convenience to assess alongside the care instructions, not as evidence that the wood surface resists heat or water marks. Confirm the coaster arrangement and wood-care requirements if drinks are the table's main job. ## Allow for the assembly design Openhagen describes a flat-packed design: the legs attach and a string system tightens the structure. Check the instructions for required tools and assembly steps. Use the instructions for the exact GUI variant. If you want a fully assembled table or a documented load capacity, make those requirements part of your choice before ordering. For a wider room refresh, start with the [home-design hub](/en-us/home-design/) so that table placement follows the seating layout rather than dictating it. ## Read the offer as an exact configuration The card records the Side Table / Oak item price checked October 5, 2026. Confirm that configuration and the current price through the product button. A different finish or table size may change the offer. This is a design-led purchase. The wood, shelf, and coaster arrangement provide clear reasons to consider it. Choose it when the seated reach and available space work for you, and confirm shelf fit if storage is central to the purchase. ## Sources We assessed Openhagen's Side Table / Oak listing and the GUI product details on October 5, 2026. - Openhagen GUI, Side Table / Oak, variant 57983989580121, reached through the product-card button: item price, purchase control, material, designer attribution, FAQ-labeled metric dimensions, weight, shelf, coasters, and assembly description. ## Where to buy - [Openhagen GUI Side Table in Oak](https://plrvq.com/g/olc68kplo4cfaeb588140ad4f263fe/?ulp=https%3A%2F%2Fopenhagen.com%2Fcollections%2Flifestyle%2Fproducts%2Fdesigner-coffee-side-tables%3Fvariant%3D57983989580121) (Paid link) ## Continue reading - [Side tables](https://mizaanhome.com/en-us/side-tables/)