Willowbrook Rustic Solid Hardwood Wood Side Table With Drawers And Reclaimed Metal Legs

Size: 45cm (L) x 40cm (W) x 60cm (H)

Weight: 22kg

Solid Hardwood Side Table

Our solid hardwood side tables, renowned for their timeless elegance and enduring strength, undergo a meticulous manufacturing process. The journey begins with the selection of premium hardwood for its strength, grain patterns, and distinctive character. 

The chosen logs undergo kiln drying, a controlled process using heat and airflow to reduce moisture content to a specific level. This crucial step prevents warping, cracking, and ensures structure integrity over time. 

Seasoned logs are then cut into planks of desired thickness using band saws. Depending on the design, we may use various joinery techniques like mortise & tenon joints, dowel joints or dovetail joints to assemble different individual components.

To enhance the natural beauty of the wood, we apply eco-friendly stains or oils to highlight its grain patterns and rich tones. Finally, a layer of protective sealant is applied to safeguard the wood from everyday wear and tear, moisture, and stains, ensuring the furniture's longevity.

Key Benefits

• Inherently Durable: The inherent density, a result of its tight wood grain, renders hardwood furniture resistant to wear and tear. The natural robustness ensures enduring strength, making it exceptionally durable against the challenges of daily use.
• Natural Beauty: Solid hardwood furniture eloquently displays the wood's allure through distinctive grain patterns, knots, and warm hues, infusing your home with character and rustic charm, creating a timeless and visually pleasing appeal.
• Resistant to Warping: Kiln drying reduces warping and cracking in solid hardwood by carefully controlling the moisture content. The process removes excess moisture, preventing uneven shrinkage and expansion that can lead to warping, ensuring the wood maintains stability and structural integrity over time.
• Wipe-clean Surface: Our solid hardwood tables boast a wipe-clean surface, thanks to the protective finishes. These coatings not only enhance the wood's natural beauty but also provide a barrier against stains, making regular cleaning effortless and ensuring long-lasting, pristine appearance.
• Versatile Style: Hardwood's adaptable nature shines through its ability to embrace various finishes and styles. Whether showcasing a sleek, modern look or exuding traditional charm, solid hardwood effortlessly aligns with diverse design preferences and interior aesthetics.
• Double the Storage: Enjoy the ample storage capacity of two drawers, allowing you to declutter your tabletop and maintain a clean, organised aesthetic. Each drawer opens effortlessly with a gentle pull.

Reclaimed Metal Legs

Giving new life to discarded materials is not only sustainable but also creates unique and characterful pieces like reclaimed metal table legs with a weathered silver appeal. Not all reclaimed metal is equal, each piece is carefully inspected for its structural integrity, natural markings & textures to ensure it's suitable for furniture. Selected metal pieces undergo a thorough cleaning process to remove dirt, debris, and any surface contaminants. 

Depending on the design, the metal is then cut and shaped using techniques such as oxygen-fuel cutting or plasma cutting. We then apply specific chemicals to accelerate the natural oxidation process, creating a weathered appearance.

Care guide

• Dust Regularly: Use a soft, dry cloth to regularly dust the surface of your hardwood furniture, preventing the buildup of dirt and debris.
• Spills and Stains: Address spills and stains promptly. Blot up any liquids with a clean, absorbent cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
• Cleaning Solution: For occasional deeper cleaning, use a mild soap solution (like a few drops of dish soap in warm water). Apply the solution to a damp cloth, wring it out well to avoid excess moisture, and wipe down the table surface. Dry thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.
• Protect from Heat and Moisture: While your hardwood side table boasts a clear protective lacquer, it's still wise to use coasters for glasses and hot mugs to minimise the risk of heat damage and water rings. This simple practice helps preserve the table's pristine surface for years to come.

Sizing Guide

• Measure Your Seating: Begin by measuring the height of the armrests on your sofa or chair where the side table will be placed. This helps determine the ideal height of your side table for easy access. Aim for the tabletop to be within 2.5-5 cm of the armrest height.
• Clearance: To ensure a sense of openness and avoid a cramped ambiance, aim to leave 30-45cm of clearance between the side table & other furniture (when placed next to a sofa/armchair) to allow for comfortable movement and prevent the space from feeling crowded. 
• Depth: The side table's depth should be shallower than the depth of your sofa or armchair to avoid protruding and creating an obstructed feeling. Aim for a depth difference of 7-15 cm.
• Shape: Round or oval side tables are ideal for tight spaces or if you want to soften the lines of your room as their curved edges create a more spacious feel compared to sharp corners. Square side tables offer more surface area and work well in larger spaces where you need additional tabletop space.
• Usage: While the most common placement for a side table is next to a sofa/armchair, you can also utilise empty corners to add visual interest and break up empty space, while offering additional surface area and functionality. It can also be placed near the entrance to hold keys or a small plant, or be used as a bedside table for lamps, books or phones.

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