Collection by Megan Hamaker

Conversation Piece: 8 Statement Side Tables

In this Conversation Piece series, we take a look at eight statement side tables. From bold colors to striking and innovative design, these side tables are sure to catch the eye and create a stir.

Take a look at more from this series —10 Statement Chairs and 7 Statement Sofas.

The angled stylings of this faceted mirror side table from West Elm make it contemporary with just the right amount of edge.
The angled stylings of this faceted mirror side table from West Elm make it contemporary with just the right amount of edge.
ILLUSION TABLE

Designed in 2005 by Danish designer John Brauer, the Illusion table is made out of 3mm-thick acrylic. It gives the impression that there is a tablecloth over a desk.
ILLUSION TABLE Designed in 2005 by Danish designer John Brauer, the Illusion table is made out of 3mm-thick acrylic. It gives the impression that there is a tablecloth over a desk.
Designers Fernando and Humbert Campana conceived this prism-like table in 2004 for Alessi using a collection of welded stainless steel rods to create the base. The tiny table is but one piece in their Blow Up collection, which also includes accessories such as clocks, centerpieces, and magazine racks. Available from Zwello.
Designers Fernando and Humbert Campana conceived this prism-like table in 2004 for Alessi using a collection of welded stainless steel rods to create the base. The tiny table is but one piece in their Blow Up collection, which also includes accessories such as clocks, centerpieces, and magazine racks. Available from Zwello.
OSTRICH TABLE

It's an ostrich table. 'Nuff said.
OSTRICH TABLE It's an ostrich table. 'Nuff said.
ORIGAMI TABLE

Designers Jaime Salm and Young Jin Chung translated the beauty of origami to this small side table. The two laser-cut steel sheets ship flat, then the simple folds will slot them together.
ORIGAMI TABLE Designers Jaime Salm and Young Jin Chung translated the beauty of origami to this small side table. The two laser-cut steel sheets ship flat, then the simple folds will slot them together.
Pauline Deltour

Carousel table for Kvadrat

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Paris-based Deltour was a designer and project leader at Konstantin Grcic’s office in Munich for three years before branching out on her own in 2010. Current clients include Alessi, Tacchini, Muji, Bree, and the city of Munich. Deltour designed this low table with a revolving bookrack to display bound ephemera in polychromatic fabric compartments.
Pauline Deltour Carousel table for Kvadrat kvadrat.dk Paris-based Deltour was a designer and project leader at Konstantin Grcic’s office in Munich for three years before branching out on her own in 2010. Current clients include Alessi, Tacchini, Muji, Bree, and the city of Munich. Deltour designed this low table with a revolving bookrack to display bound ephemera in polychromatic fabric compartments.
The angular two-legged Ply side table by Ronan Copia, founder of Valencia-based outdoor furniture company Axthor, is made of heavy-gauge powder-coated steel—a departure from the company's usual repertoire.
The angular two-legged Ply side table by Ronan Copia, founder of Valencia-based outdoor furniture company Axthor, is made of heavy-gauge powder-coated steel—a departure from the company's usual repertoire.