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

Room×Lab Review · Review updated September 1, 2026

Across all colors of this size, owners praise the low price and easy setup but report wobble, finish wear and water swelling

Room×Lab read all 3,632 distinct written reviews IKEA shows for the LACK 21 5/8-inch side table, dated January 2016 through August 2026 and written by owners in several countries. IKEA shows the same 4.6 rating and 3,689-review total on the white, white stained oak effect and black-brown pages, so these reviews cover every color of this size; a remark about one finish may not apply to the others. Most reviews give four or five stars. The reviews below show typical praise, the longest reported use and specific complaints, so they are not a tally.

Room×Lab rating: 7.9 out of 10 (medium confidence). Across every color of this size, owners rate it 4.6 stars for its low cost, simple assembly and compact size. The caveat is light construction: owners report finish wear, swelling after contact with liquid and wobble under moving equipment, so treat it as a light-duty table, not an equipment stand.

• Low-cost utility: 346 favorable mentions; 92 concerns (all colors of this size) — Value is the strongest recurring theme: most owners describe an inexpensive table that does its basic job. Concerns center on lightweight build quality, or the table seeming less of a bargain after price increases.
• Usually simple assembly: 278 favorable mentions; 91 concerns (all colors of this size) — Most owners found setup straightforward. A minority struggled to grip the double-ended leg screws by hand (one needed locking pliers), to align the legs, or to finish assembly without extra tools or hand strength.
• Mixed long-term durability: 31 favorable mentions; 64 concerns (all colors of this size) — Some owners report years of service; the longest, about 15 years through several moves, is on an older white table. Concerns describe fragility, chips and dents, veneer separation and a short expected life; one owner in 2026 saw the white table swell quickly when exposed to liquid.

Before buying

Choose it for light, static bedside or small-space loads within IKEA's 22 lb limit. Keep it dry and protect the finish; owners report swelling from liquid and wobble under moving equipment, so use a sturdier stand for heavy or vibrating gear or rough use.

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