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An overbed or over chair table gives you a stable surface exactly where you need it, whether that is for eating, reading, using a laptop or keeping everyday items within reach. Most are height-adjustable and some have a split-top design for reading and eating at the same time. Browse our full range of living aids for other products that help with everyday tasks at home.

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Our Range of Overbed and Over Chair Tables

Our tables work with most standard beds, adjustable beds and armchairs, sliding underneath on a weighted base or castors so you can position them exactly where you need them and move them out of the way easily. Split-top designs are worth considering if you want to read or use a laptop on the tilted section while keeping a drink or plate level on the flat part. Raised edges on most models prevent things sliding off, which matters more than it sounds when you are eating in bed or from a chair.

If you use an adjustable bed and need the table to work at different heights as the bed position changes, check that the height adjustment range on the table covers what you need before ordering. Some models have a wider range than others. Our lighting options are also worth looking at alongside a table if you read or work in bed in the evenings.

Overbed and Over Chair Table FAQs

  • What is an overbed table and what can I use it for?

    A height-adjustable table on a weighted or castored base that slides underneath a bed or chair. Common uses include eating, reading, writing, using a laptop and keeping everyday items like glasses, a phone or a magnifier within reach. Will Harrison covers the full range of practical applications in his guide to lap and over chair tables, which gives a good sense of just how versatile they are.

  • What is the difference between a standard overbed table and a split-top one?

    If you mostly use the table for one activity at a time, a standard flat model is fine. A split-top earns its place if you regularly want to read or work on a screen while also having a drink to hand, as the two sections operate independently. It is a fairly specific need, so most people do not need one.

  • Will an overbed table work with an adjustable or electric bed?

    Most will, but check the height adjustment range against your bed before ordering. It becomes more relevant if you have a profiling bed that raises significantly at the head end.

  • What should not be placed on an overbed table?

    Anything that could contaminate a surface used for eating. Urinals, bedpans and soiled items should be kept well away. Wipe the surface down regularly with an antibacterial cleaner, particularly if used for meals.

  • Can overbed tables be used from a wheelchair or armchair as well as a bed?

    Yes. The base slides under most chair and wheelchair footplates and the height adjusts to suit. For wheelchair users they can serve as a mobile working surface, often more practical than a fixed desk for everyday tasks.

Content reviewed: July 2026

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