IKEA LACK side table, 21 5/8×21 5/8 in, shared color/finish review family

IKEA LACK side table, 21 5/8×21 5/8 in, shared color/finish review family by IKEA — side tables, Overall: 21.63" W x 21.63" D x 17.75" H. Compare it with similar pieces across brands, and see the rooms it appears in.

LACK Side table - white 21 5/8x21 5/8 " by IKEA
  • Brand: IKEA
  • Category: Side tables
  • Price: $17
  • Dimensions: Overall: 21.63" W x 21.63" D x 17.75" H
  • Colours: black, white, brown
  • Rooms: Living room
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Room×Lab Review · Review updated September 1, 2026

Low price and easy setup lead; durability is the tradeoff

All 3,632 distinct written owner reviews available in IKEA's shared LACK 21 5/8-inch side-table pool were studied. They span January 2016 through August 2026, multiple countries, and multiple color/finish listings. Because IKEA shows the same 4.6 rating and 3,689-review total on the white, white stained oak effect, and black-brown pages, the findings apply to this size's variant family. Finish-specific remarks should not automatically be applied to every color.

Room×Lab rating: 7.9 out of 10 (medium confidence). Strong owner satisfaction, compact utility and unusually low cost drive the score. The main caveat is lightweight construction: finish wear, moisture damage and wobble under dynamic loads make this a light-duty table rather than a durable equipment stand.

  • Low-cost utility: 346 favorable mentions; 12 lower-rating concerns — Value is the strongest recurring owner theme in the owner-review evidence. Most describe an inexpensive table that does its basic job, while concerns focus on lightweight quality or reduced appeal after price increases.
  • Usually simple assembly: 278 favorable mentions; 13 lower-rating concerns — Most owners found setup straightforward, but a minority struggled to grip the double-ended leg screws, align the legs or complete assembly without extra tools or hand strength.
  • Mixed long-term durability: 31 favorable mentions; 10 lower-rating concerns — Some owners report years of service, while others describe fragility, damage, veneer separation or limited expected life. The strongest longevity anecdote concerns an older-production table.

Before buying

Buy it for an inexpensive, compact surface under light, mostly static loads; keep it dry, protect the finish, and choose a sturdier stand for vibration, heavy gear, or frequent rough handling.

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