Wooden Round Side Stool

The Wooden Round Side Stool is a compact, C-shaped wooden side table that slides up to a sofa, armchair or bed, listed at ₦192,170 as of November 2026. The round top carries a drink, phone, lamp or book, the curved single support keeps the look light, and the round base tucks under the seat edge instead of taking floor space.

Design and Build

Most side stools in Nigeria are either a boxy cube or a thin metal tripod. This one takes a different route. A single curved support rises from a round base to a round top, so the piece reads as one continuous line rather than a frame with legs. That is what people mean when they search for a C-shaped sofa table.

A base that disappears under the sofa

The round base is low and flat, which lets it slide beneath the skirt of most sofa sets and bed frames. The top then hovers over the seat cushion or mattress edge, close enough to reach without leaning. In a tight parlour this matters: the stool uses almost no visible floor, yet the surface is exactly where a cup or a phone wants to be.

Two-tone wood top with a visible grain

The top and base are built from strips of wood in alternating light and darker tones, finished so the grain stays visible. The effect is warm and natural rather than glossy, and it sits comfortably next to leather, fabric or velvet upholstery. Because the tones are mixed, the stool does not need to match your center table exactly; it only needs to share one of its colours.

Round on top, round at the bottom

Both surfaces are circular, with no corners to catch a knee or a child’s head when the stool stands beside a sofa. The rounded edge of the top also makes it easy to wipe. The piece is sold on its own, so you can place one beside each arm of a 3 seater or pair two at either end of a longer sectional.

Where It Works in a Nigerian Home

Beside the sofa set

This is the main job. Park the base under the front edge of the sofa so the top sits beside the armrest. Guests get a place for a glass, you get a place for the remote, and the center table stays clear for a tray. If your sofa set has a tall, solid plinth that touches the floor, check that the base can still slide under it; if not, the stool simply stands next to the arm.

Bedside and reading corner

In a bedroom the same trick works along the mattress edge. The top takes a phone, a glass of water and a bedside lamp, and because the base sits under the bed frame it does not block the walkway between bed and wardrobe. Beside a reading chair it holds a book and a cup at elbow height.

Office, balcony and shortlet apartments

The stool is light enough to move between rooms, so it also serves as a laptop stand beside an office chair, a plant pedestal near a balcony door, or a flexible surface in a furnished shortlet where every piece has to earn its space. Keep it out of standing water and direct rain; it is an indoor piece.

How It Compares with Other Vento Side Stools

Vento’s complementary furniture range includes a dozen side stools in wood, marble and metal. The Wooden Round Side Stool is the most affordable of them and the only one with the cantilevered C-shaped base. The prices below are taken from the Vento catalogue in November 2026 and cover stools currently in stock.

If you want a stool that stands on its own feet beside a chair, the Mango or Marble options do that job. If you want the surface to reach over the seat, this is the one to choose.

Styling the Stool in Your Sitting Room

A side stool should support the scheme, not compete with it. In a typical Nigerian sitting room design the center table anchors the middle of the room, the sofa set defines the seating, and side stools fill the gaps at the arms. A few rules keep the result tidy.

• Pick up one tone from the stool in a cushion, a rug or a lamp base so the wood looks intentional.
• Keep the top clear of more than two or three objects; a round surface this size reads best with a lamp and a glass.
• Pair two matching stools at both arms of a long sofa for symmetry, or use one beside the chair that sees the most use.
• Let the base slide fully under the sofa so the top overlaps the seat by a hand’s width.
• In a small parlour, choose this stool instead of a second center table; it keeps the walkway open.

Care and Cleaning

Daily use

Wipe the top with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Use a coaster or a small tray under cold glasses so condensation does not sit on the grain. Lift the stool rather than dragging it across tiles; the base is smooth, but grit under it can scratch both the floor and the wood.

Avoiding damage

Keep the stool away from direct sunlight through a window and away from the hot air of a generator or air-conditioner outlet, since both can dry the finish unevenly over time. Do not use bleach, abrasive powders or furniture polish with silicone. If the surface loses its sheen after years of use, a light application of a wax made for finished wood restores it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a side stool used for?

A side stool is a small occasional table placed beside a sofa, armchair or bed to hold items you reach for while seated, such as a drink, a phone, a lamp or a book. In Nigerian homes it also serves as a plant stand, a display pedestal or a spare surface when guests visit.

What are side stools also called?

The same piece is called an end table, a side table, an occasional table, an accent table or, when it hooks over a seat like this one, a C-table or sofa table. In Nigeria the word stool is common for both the seat and the small table, so listings often mix the two terms.

What is the standard height of a side stool?

Most side stools sit between 45 and 60 centimetres tall so the top lands close to the height of a sofa armrest, which keeps a glass within easy reach. A C-shaped stool that reaches over the seat can be slightly taller than a freestanding one because its top sits above the cushion, not beside it.

What are the dimensions of the Wooden Round Side Stool?

The exact measurements are not listed on this page yet. The stool is sized to slide beside a standard sofa or bed, and the Vento team can confirm the top diameter and height on request through the contact details on this page, or you can see and measure it in a showroom.

Can I use this stool as a seat?

No. The Wooden Round Side Stool is a cantilevered table, with the top held by a single curved arm over a round base. It is built to carry a lamp, drinks, books or a plant, not a person’s weight. If you need extra places to sit, choose a chair or a bench made for sitting rather than a side table.

Is the price for one stool or a set?

The listed price of ₦192,170, as of November 2026, is for a single Wooden Round Side Stool. If you want one beside each arm of a sofa, add two to your order. Prices on this page are updated from the Vento catalogue and can change, so check the price shown above before you buy.

Will the base fit under my sofa?

The round base is flat and low, so it slides under most sofa sets with raised legs or a short skirt. Sofas with a solid plinth that sits flush on the floor will not let the base pass, in which case the stool stands beside the armrest instead and still works as a normal side table.

Which center table matches a two-tone wooden side stool?

Any center table that shares one of the stool’s tones works well, whether that is a light oak top, a walnut frame or a marble-look surface on a wooden base. Matching one colour rather than the whole piece keeps the room looking layered instead of like a single matching set bought in one go.

How do I clean a wooden side stool?

Dust it with a dry microfibre cloth, wipe spills with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately, and use coasters under cold or hot drinks. Avoid bleach, abrasive cleaners and silicone polish. Keep it out of direct sun and away from generator or air-conditioner heat to protect the finish.

Where can I see the Wooden Round Side Stool before buying?

Vento Furniture has showrooms in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kaduna, listed on the showroom page of this site with their addresses. You can see the stool, check how its base fits beside a particular sofa and compare it with the marble and metal side stools in the same range.