Description
A side table, 47cm tall, in white. Overhang decides how it feels to sit or stand at: a top flush with the frame reads neat and gives you nowhere to put your knees, and a little overhang does the opposite. At 40cm wide it is about the width of a laptop. A side table is judged on height before looks: too low and a mug is a reach, too high and it crowds the arm of the chair. This one sits in the range that suits most sofas and armchairs.
Polished cool metals show every fingerprint, which is the trade for the brightness. A brushed version of the same finish hides them almost entirely and still catches the light along the grain. Iron is the traditional choice for a reason: it takes heat, weight and time without complaint. It will mark if it is left wet, so indoors or under cover is where it belongs. Supplied as a set of 2.
A panel that carries weight over a span will sag eventually if the span is long enough. Shorter shelves, or a centre support, is what prevents it — not a thicker board. Bought as a pair they read as deliberate rather than repetitive, and at this width two sit either side of a bed without taking the table over.
The useful test is the top rather than the footprint: a table that is wide enough for a lamp, a book and a mug at once is doing its job, and one that only holds a mug will get moved within a month.
Specification
| Material |
Marble 70%, Iron 30% |
| Colour |
White and gold |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Is this one item or a set?
A set of 2, supplied together. They can be hung as a group or apart.
How heavy is it?
6.34kg.
What size is it?
40cm wide by 47cm high and 40cm deep. The full dimensions are in the specification table.
What is it made of?
Marble and iron. The full composition is in the specification table.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is not specified for a humid room, and a damp environment will show at the edges of the finish in time.
Will it look exactly like the photographs?
Close, but not identical. Marble varies from piece to piece, so grain, tone and marking differ.