<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/exterior-facade-of-a-dollarama-store-in-canada.jpg?id=61529290&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C287%2C0%2C287"/><br/><br/><p>If you've walked into a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/dollarama">Dollarama</a> store lately, you may have noticed the aisles aren't just stocked with snacks and cleaning supplies anymore. Over the past few years, the discount retailer has quietly <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/dollarama-brand-names-finds">expanded its product selection</a> to include everything from kitchen gadgets to name-brand toiletries — and now, they've officially entered the furniture game.</p><p>If you're looking for an even more budget-friendly alternative to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/ikea-canada">IKEA</a> for compact home essentials, Dollarama might actually surprise you. But how good are these ultra-low-cost pieces, really? To find out, Narcity Quebec <a href="https://www.narcity.com/author/izabelle-bee/">Managing Editor Izabelle Bee</a> picked up a minimalist-style side table for $5 and <a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/dollarama-tables-pas-chere-avis">put it to the test.</a></p><p>The small, $5 table recently started popping up in select <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/dollarama-brand-name-items">Dollarama stores</a> across Canada and quickly gained traction online. According to Izabelle, it comes flat-packed in a compact box and includes almost everything needed for assembly: a dark faux-wood tabletop, matte black metal frame pieces, two crossbars for support, a bag of screws, and a small Allen key. </p><p>The instructions are purely visual — no text or part labels — which may be confusing at first glance.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="A $5 side table from Dollarama in its packaging." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6fe4031a5f4bedfe86000919fa8ee124" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="1b2be" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-5-side-table-from-dollarama-in-its-packaging.png?id=61528739&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">The $5 side table in its packaging.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iza.bee/" target="_blank">@iza.bee | Narcity Québec</a></small></p><p>Izabelle admitted she wasn't exactly excited to build it. "I hate assembling furniture," she said, via Narcity Quebec<em></em>. "And the instructions didn't make it look any easier." </p><p>Still, the build turned out to be surprisingly straightforward. She says the screw holes are well-placed, everything lines up neatly, and the only extra tool you'll need is a Phillips screwdriver, which isn't included.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="The side table prior to assembly." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="11338e987790026c4b0524d01b8556b0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0cf98" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-side-table-prior-to-assembly.png?id=61528741&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">The side table prior to assembly.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iza.bee/" target="_blank">@iza.bee | Narcity Québec</a></small></p><p>She had the entire thing assembled in under seven minutes, with no issues. "It's honestly super simple. No tools or skills required," she said.<br/></p><p>Once built, the table is definitely on the small side — about 14.6 inches tall. So, it's not going to replace your coffee table, but it works well as a side table, nightstand alternative, or plant stand. </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="Izabelle's hand holding the Allen key and parts." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="16d47c8884a022238413235fe475066a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="752a9" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/izabelle-s-hand-holding-the-allen-key-and-parts.png?id=61528743&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">You'll need a Phillips screwdriver to assemble this table.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iza.bee/" target="_blank">@iza.bee | Narcity Québec</a></small></p><p>The design is clean and modern enough to blend in with most decor styles, and Izabelle says the build is surprisingly stable considering the ultra cheap price point.</p><p>Izabelle also pointed out that she's seen people online buy multiple tables and stack them to create low-cost shelving or extra storage. "It's actually a smart little hack," she noted. "The design makes it easy to get creative."<br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="The $5 Dollarama side table once assembled." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="462b991020ee9ad75502e3e2c9bd7744" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d5786" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-5-dollarama-side-table-once-assembled.jpg?id=61528746&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">The side table once assembled.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iza.bee/" target="_blank">@iza.bee | Narcity Québec</a></small></p> <p>Izabelle found hers at a store in Quebec, but stock will vary from one store to another. If you spot one in your area, you might want to grab it while you can.<br/></p><p>At the end of the day, it's not designer furniture — but for $5, it's a solid budget-friendly find that's easy to build and functional in small spaces.<em></em></p><p><em>This story was adapted from the article “<a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/dollarama-tables-pas-chere-avis">Dollarama vend maintenant des tables d'appoint à 5 $: je l'ai achetée pour la tester(PHOTOS)</a>” which was originally published on Narcity Quebec by Izabelle Bee.</em></p><p><em>These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
