Coloria Kids Table - Multi

This kids table is a 35cm cube in painted MDF: a square top and an open lower shelf held between four upright panels, each painted its own shade. The panels are set off centre, so every side shows one broad panel across one half and the narrow edge of its neighbour on the other, which gives the table its pinwheel look from whichever side you look. The multicoloured legs frame a paler top and shelf, and the screw heads are left on show as part of the design. At 35cm long, 35cm wide and 35cm tall, it is a compact, low piece that fits where a full-size side table would crowd the room.

We see it first in a child's bedroom or playroom, where it works as a low bedside table or a perch for a stack of picture books, a favourite toy or a puzzle in progress. The open shelf keeps books and boxes within reach of small hands, and tidying up becomes a matter of sliding things back underneath. Because it is the same size on every side, it sits as happily in a reading corner as against a wall, and grown-ups can borrow it as a small side table beside an armchair or a sofa. The maker rates it to carry up to 30KG.

The top, shelf and legs are all MDF with a painted finish, and the table weighs 5.4KG, light enough to carry from one room to another when the furniture gets rearranged. It needs putting together, and the maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download. Care is simply a wipe with a moist cloth, so there is no soaking or polishing to think about. For styling, turn it so a broad panel faces into the room, keep the top clear and let the shelf hold the clutter; against a plain wall, the multicoloured panels give a quiet room a cheerful lift.

Assembly instructions (PDF)

What is the kids table made from?

The top, the shelf and the four legs are all MDF, finished in paint, with each leg panel in its own shade.

How big is the table and how heavy is it?

It measures 35cm long, 35cm wide and 35cm tall, and the whole table weighs 5.4KG, so it is easy to move between rooms.

How much weight can the table hold?

The maker gives a maximum load of 30KG, which is plenty for books, toys, boxes and a puzzle in progress.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it clean with a moist cloth. The painted MDF needs no soaking or polishing, just a gentle wipe when it needs one.

Does the table need assembling?

Yes, it needs putting together. The maker's assembly instructions come as a PDF download, so you can read them through before it arrives.

Is there any storage space on the table?

There is an open shelf beneath the top, which keeps books, boxes and toys tucked away but still within reach.