A recliner changes shape when you use it. The space beside it that looks generous in a showroom pose can disappear when the back tilts or the footrest extends. Check the chair through its full movement before choosing an accent table.
Map the chair’s full range
Follow your chair’s clearance guidance. With the surrounding space clear, move it through its settings and note where its back, sides and footrest travel. If it swivels, check the arc too. Use a paper template for the table footprint once you have identified a safe spot.
Test seated reach with an empty mug
Sit in your usual position and have someone hold the empty mug near the proposed tabletop. You should be able to set it down without leaning across the arm or twisting. Check that the spot also works when you are upright.
Keep the exit clear
Stand up and walk past the chair from both directions. The table should stay outside that route. A round design like the Abstract Wave accent table is worth considering once the footprint works. Check the published measurements and leave the chair controls easy to reach.