Banjo Side Table - Multi

This is a square side table built the way a child builds with blocks, from separate painted pieces that each keep their own colour. It is made of MDF and measures 40cm long, 40cm wide and 48cm tall. Its flat top rests on four legs that look nothing alike: a slim square post, wide flat panels and one narrow board that rises past the top at one corner, like a bookmark left standing in a book. Each leg is painted a different shade, so the multicoloured table looks different from every side as you walk round it.

At 48cm tall it is a side table height for beside a sofa or an armchair. Its top, 40cm by 40cm, gives room for a table lamp, a candlestick and a short stack of books. The maker gives a maximum load of 20KG, which settles what it is for: the everyday things you reach for from your seat, rather than heavy planters or a television. At 7.45KG it is light enough to carry from the sofa to a reading chair, or to another room when you rearrange. It suits a living room that already enjoys colour. It is just as good in a calm, plain room that wants one cheerful piece to lift it.

Everything is MDF with a painted finish, legs included, so the surfaces are smooth and the colours meet in clean, sharp lines. Care is simple: wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. For styling, let the table carry the colour and keep what stands on it plain: a linen lamp shade, a single candle, one or two books. If you want to tie it into the room, pick up one of its shades in a cushion or a print nearby, and the rest will take care of itself.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the side table made of?

It is made of MDF with a painted finish. The four legs are MDF too, and each one is painted a different shade.

How big is it?

It is 40cm long, 40cm wide and 48cm tall, which is a side table height for beside a sofa or armchair. It weighs 7.45KG.

How much weight can the top hold?

The maker gives a maximum load of 20KG, so it is for a lamp, books, a candle or a plant rather than anything heavy.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a moist cloth. That is the care the maker gives for the painted MDF finish.

Does it need putting together?

The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read through how it goes together before you start.

Are the lamp, vase and books included?

No. The styling props shown are not included, and you receive the multicoloured side table on its own.