How Many Tables for a Majlis? Sizes and Heights
Updated
You can compare majlis coffee and side tables with their sizes and prices on one page; this guide answers how many your majlis needs and what size. The rule is a table within reach of every guest: one or two long coffee tables down the centre for the coffee, tea and dates, and a side table at each corner and at the ends of each run, about one side table for every two or three seats. Keep coffee tables at about seat height or a little lower, 35–50 cm, and side tables close to the height of the sofa arm. KLIK Decor coffee tables start from SAR 1,610 and side tables from SAR 810 before offers, made to order in the finish you choose.
Tables by number of guests
| Majlis | Coffee tables | Side tables |
|---|---|---|
| Seating on two walls, about 6–8 guests | 1 long table, about 140 cm | 2–3, at the corner and the ends |
| Seating on three walls, about 9–12 guests | 2 tables, or 1 long and 1 square | 3–4 |
| Long men's majlis, 12 guests or more | 2–3 tables down the centre | One every two or three seats |
Heights and sizes that work
- Coffee table height: level with the seat or 5–10 cm lower; our coffee tables are 35–50 cm high.
- Distance from the seat: 40–45 cm, so a guest can reach the cup without leaning far.
- Side table height: about level with the sofa arm; our side tables are 50 cm high.
- Floor seating: use a much lower serving table, about 30–35 cm.
- Walkway: keep at least 60–80 cm between the tables and the seats for the person serving.
Our tables for a majlis
| Table | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|
| Long rectangular coffee table | 138 × 66 or 143 × 82 cm, 44–50 cm high | SAR 1,610 |
| Square coffee table | 92 × 92 to 112 × 112 cm, 40–46 cm high | SAR 1,610 |
| Low wide coffee table | 120 × 70 or 120 × 80 cm, 35–40 cm high | SAR 1,610 |
| Side table | 50 × 50 cm or 50 cm round, 50 cm high | SAR 810 |
| Narrow side table | 50 × 25 cm, 50 cm high | SAR 810 |
Prices before offers, checked 28 October 2026. Prices include VAT and are the starting prices of the configurations shown on each design page; the price on the design page is the one that applies.
Coffee tables come in a standard and a large size; the large size and some finishes change the total, which the studio shows before you order.
Matching the tables to the seating
- Relate the table to the style and size of the furniture: slender legs feel light in a smaller room, more solid tables suit a large or formal majlis.
- When seats gather close around the centre, one broad, low table can be the same distance from every seat; when seating is spread out, several smaller tables work better.
- Contrast the base with the sofa: a sofa with a closed base pairs well with an open table, a sofa on slim legs with a more solid base.
- Round and oval tables have no sharp corners in a busy room, but still check their stability and height.
Classic or modern finishes
A classic majlis suits warm wood tones, antique brass or bronze-toned metal and decorative details; a modern majlis suits matte finishes, black or brass metal and simple tops. Choose one finish to repeat across the tables, lamps and frames. In the 3D studio you choose each table's finish from those available for its design.
Wood tables: what to check beyond the colour
- A wood-coloured finish does not tell you how a table is built; ask what the top, the edges and the base are made of.
- Natural variation in a material, and the difference from a photo, should be discussed before you order.
- Use coasters and mats, wipe spills and dry the surface; do not choose a polish or cleaner from a wood name alone.
Styling majlis tables
- Keep the centre of the coffee table for serving trays and the dallah.
- On side tables, one lamp or one decorative piece is enough; leave space for a cup.
- Family photographs, a vase or a small tray suit side tables; keep candles away from fabric.
- Keep tall decorations off the line of sight between guests.
Tables with a long corner sofa or a U-shape
With a U-shaped layout, a square table of about 92–112 cm in the centre keeps every seat at the same distance; with a long L-shape, two rectangular tables in a row follow the longer run. Put a side table where the two runs meet, because the corner seat is the one furthest from the centre.
Tables for a women's majlis or family room
Here the tables carry sweets, fruit and drinks for longer gatherings, so give each group of seats its own surface: a coffee table in front of the sofa and a side table between the armchairs. Rounded corners and easy-to-wipe finishes help where children join the gathering.
A serving corner for coffee and tea
Many majlis rooms keep a small serving corner for the dallah, the cups and the dates, near the entrance and away from the seating. Keep it on a cabinet or a trolley rather than the coffee table, close to a socket for a kettle, and leave a clear path from there to every seat. For coffee table sizes, read coffee tables: sizes, shapes and finishes.
Questions about majlis tables
How high should a majlis coffee table be?
Level with the seat or 5–10 cm lower, about 35–50 cm; for floor seating, about 30–35 cm.
How many side tables does a majlis need?
About one for every two or three seats, plus one at each corner where two runs of seating meet.
Can I order tables in a finish that matches my majlis?
Yes. Each table is made to order in the finishes available for its design, chosen in the 3D studio.
See it in a showroom
Our showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam are open Saturday to Thursday in two shifts and on Friday evening. Bring your measurements or room photos, compare the fabrics and finishes side by side, or message our design team on WhatsApp.
Browse majlis tables, coffee tables and side tables, read coffee table sizes and men's majlis design, or visit our Dammam showroom.