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What a great price for a marble side table!

“Open box construction of slick polished chrome tops out in Carrara-style white/grey marble. Smooth and cool with a subtle silvery glint of crystallization. Side table can also function front of the sofa in twos, threes, quad. Or either side of the bed.”

• Iron tube frame with chrome plated finish
• 15 mm Carrara-style white marble top with grey veins
• Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth

The Honeycomb desk is made of an innovative resin material that is both lightweight and strong.

I was in a great modern house this week and they had this perfect, sturdy dining table. I was surprised to find out that it was the Big Sur Dining Table from Crate and Barrel.

“The rustic beauty of Big Sur lies in its solid European white oak with naturally occuring splits, cracks and knots. Its intricate, narrow grain is produced by a colder climate, making each piece unique. Supporting the table are four hefty legs, each crafted of a single piece of heartwood, exposing the tree’s inner rings.”

• Solid white oak
• Wood pegging detail on top
• Each leg crafted of heartwood and kiln-dried for six months for stability
• Seats up to six
• Polished wax finish allows wood to gain character as it ages
• See dimensions below

This sleek felt bed would make a nice place to lay one’s weary head.

“The Dodu bed takes a modern and minimalist approach to a good nights sleep. Low and sleek, this bed does not require a box spring. Made of woven felt over a padded wooden frame, french seams and a 13″ thick headboard. Available in queen size only and your choice of three colors. Aqua, grey or wheat. Aqua and wheat feature contrast stiching.”

Droog is so delightfully witty. It appears that you can select the height of your highchair depending on your baby’s tollerance. Perhaps you are a giant and you’d like to see your baby eye to eye? Whatever the case, this is truly insane and I am enchanted.

(This item’s link and price was updated 11/19/09.)

A while ago, we had a reader who was on a desperate search for a table that expanded widthwise instead of lengthwise. It is somewhat of a design anomaly, and in all my searches I didn’t find anything close. But today, I found one. It’s too late for that dear reader, he has succumb to an inferior lenthwise expanding table. But for those of you still looking, don’t despair, your table has arrived.

Wenge-stained oak veneer; satin-finished steel base.
Measurements
H 30″ W 71″ D 35.5″-53”

If you’re in the market for a desk, may I recommend the console table 9 for reasons of sustainability and good design. The timber is harvested in the United States and is constructed using traditional techniques with updated lines.

Measurements: w.45.30″ d.16.20″ h.29.50″

Available in three finishes: traditional oil, white oil, or mocha oil for oak, traditional oil for cherry.

I could have sworn we’ve posted this before, but it appears I am mistaken. For those of you looking for an affordable coffee/cocktail table (or a pair of side tables perhaps) this one certainly is priced right.

“It is constructed of solid hardwood and is available in a plethora of paint finishes and wood stains representing a wide spectrum of possibilities.”

47.50″w 20″d 16″h

As unseasonably cold weather spreads throughout the country, my attention turns to warm linens. This honeycomb one is nice, looks quite warm, and is on sale.

You’ve probably seen this before but this is the first time I’ve seen it available online. This is perfect for a dual purpose work space/dining space as it converts easily from a standard dining table to a workspace with a flip top which reveals a laptop surface and a hidden inbox below.

Solid Oak Frame, MDF with Oak Veneer Top

H30″ x D35.5″ x W71″

This bed looks like an expensive Italian bed that retails around $8,000. But besides that, it’s a great minimal piece that would make any modernist proud.

If you’re on a budget, don’t mind really thin veneers, and want leather, this is a nice little streamlined piece.

“Pigmented leather or textured tweed upholstered cushions atop a strong wood frame. Solid wood legs with oak veneer. Simple assembly. Chocolate pigmented leather or oatmeal textured tweed.”
66″l x 30″w x 28″h.

This is really for a business setting but it may work in the right residential space.

For a “budget” chair, this is not too shabby. It’s proportioned perfectly with no awkward places. It even has an adjustable height with a hydraulic mechanism.

Barely there acrylic side table is perfect when you need a table but don’t want to add the visual weight of a table.