IKEA PS 2026 Side Table Dark Red: Price, Size & Color

IKEA's US site lists the PS 2026 side table in dark red at $39.99. Designed by David Wahl under item number 806.210.67, the foldable table is built to add surface space quickly and fold away when it isn't needed.

The listing currently shows a 4.4 out of 5 average from 40 reviews. Two reviewers also describe the color they received as closer to dark wine, plum, or aubergine than the "dark red" product name suggests.

The current IKEA PS 2026 product listing confirms the price, dimensions, materials, load limit, and customer-review details below.

IKEA PS 2026 side table dark red: price and dimensions

The tabletop measures 19 5/8 inches long by 15 3/4 inches wide, with the assembled table standing 20 1/8 inches tall.

IKEA rates the tabletop for a maximum load of 22 pounds.

Two other measurements are easy to confuse with the table's standing height:

• Height including handle: 28 inches

• Height under furniture: 19 1/4 inches

IKEA does not list a separate folded-storage dimension on the US product page.

The shipping package measures:

• 28 1/2 inches long

• 16 1/4 inches wide

• 3 inches high

• 11 pounds 3 ounces

Those are package measurements, not the assembled table's footprint.

Build and care

The tabletop is made from fiberboard with a pigmented epoxy/polyester powder coating.

The legs are steel, while the folding mechanism uses steel components with the same type of coating.

IKEA's care instructions are simple:

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

• Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

The listing does not recommend sealants, abrasive cleaners, or specialty products.

Dark red, wine, or plum? What buyers say about the color

Two reviews on IKEA's current product page raise the same issue: the real-world color looks more purple than the listing name suggests.

One four-star reviewer describes it as "dark wine" and says the table looks darker and more purple in person than it did in several product photos.

Another four-star reviewer calls the finish "Plum or Aubergine, NOT dark red."

Those comments are worth noting if the table needs to match an existing red color scheme.

They are still only two reviews out of 40, not evidence that every buyer sees the finish the same way. Another reviewer specifically praised the table's colors and foldable design without mentioning a mismatch.

If the exact shade matters, checking the table in person at a nearby IKEA is more reliable than assuming the listing photos will match how it looks under your home's lighting.

IKEA PS 2026 vs LACK

The LACK side table is considerably cheaper at $16.99.

Its top measures 21 5/8 by 21 5/8 inches, giving it about 468 square inches of surface area compared with roughly 309 square inches for the PS 2026.

That gives LACK about 51% more tabletop area for $23 less.

Both tables have the same 22-pound maximum tabletop load.

Construction differs, though.

LACK uses particleboard and fiberboard around a honeycomb paper filling. IKEA says that construction helps keep it lightweight.

Its package weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces, compared with 11 pounds 3 ounces for the PS 2026 package.

The PS 2026's main advantage is not price or tabletop size. It is the foldable design and integrated handle, which make it easier to store when the extra surface is not needed.

IKEA PS 2026 vs ÄMMARYD

The ÄMMARYD side table costs $49.99, or $10 more than the PS 2026.

Its tabletop measures 23 1/4 by 15 3/4 inches, or roughly 366 square inches.

It is also rated for a higher maximum tabletop load:

• PS 2026: 22 pounds

• ÄMMARYD: 33 pounds

ÄMMARYD therefore offers a larger top and an 11-pound higher load rating, but it does not have the PS 2026's fold-away design.

Its package is also substantially heavier at 19 pounds 11 ounces.

The choice between them comes down less to price alone and more to how the table will be used.

The PS 2026 makes more sense when compact storage and occasional setup matter. ÄMMARYD offers more surface area and a higher listed load limit for a table that is expected to stay in place.

Which IKEA side table gives you the most space?

For maximum tabletop area at the lowest price, LACK leads this three-table comparison.

Its roughly 468-square-inch surface is larger than both the PS 2026 and ÄMMARYD while costing less than half the PS 2026 price.

ÄMMARYD comes next at about 366 square inches and carries the highest listed load limit at 33 pounds.

The PS 2026 has the smallest top at roughly 309 square inches and the same 22-pound load rating as LACK.

Its reason to exist is different: it folds up when it isn't needed.

For a small apartment, guest room, flexible workspace, or living room where a permanent side table would get in the way, that feature may matter more than raw surface area.

What to check before ordering

As of Sept. 29, 2026, IKEA's US site still lists the dark red PS 2026 side table at $39.99, with a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 40 reviews.

Price and availability can still vary by location or change after publication, so confirm the current listing and local stock before ordering.

Also keep the table's 22-pound maximum load in mind.

If color matching matters, the two wine/plum reviews are enough reason to look at the finish in person if possible, but not enough to conclude that IKEA's "dark red" description is universally misleading.

For the three tables compared here, the trade-offs are straightforward:

• PS 2026: Foldable and easiest to store

• LACK: Lowest price and largest tabletop

• ÄMMARYD: Highest listed load limit and more surface area than the PS 2026

The PS 2026 stands out because it folds away, not because it beats IKEA's other side tables on price, capacity, or tabletop size.