Arlene sent in a good question for the crowd: I absolutely love this table, it is from Room Service Home and is $299. I would like to use 2 of them as a coffee table, but they are pretty expensive. Does anyone know of a less expensive alternative? I really like the curvy legs...color isn't important, although I would love white or this green... (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
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That table is awesome. I'd love to hear about less expensive alternatives, myself. Would make great nightstands!
view Nevis's profile
I would buy two of those little square tables from ikea and nail on some wood trim to make it curvy.. a little wood putty and some paint.. voila! just saved $550.
view antimatt's profile
This ikea one is not quite what you want but its certainly much cheaper, and also in yellow.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20134107
view Jose A's profile
Actually, ikea has legs that are somewhat similar to those.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30115523
You could grab a table top of your choice to match. If you got something that is wood, you could paint it all the same color, seal it and wah-lah, probably about 75 bucks versus the 299 price tag of that one.
Good luck!
Laura
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Check out Pier 1. There are some colorful tables like that avec curves!
view Kumquat77's profile
Though I did just realize that it is the table that is curvy, not the legs. But it would allow you a similar style. :)
Laura
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I was going to suggest customising two Ikea Lack tables but antimatt got there first! It would be pretty easy though.
view Bettie's profile
The Trollsta table from Ikea might be an alternative. It isn't exactly the same, but it has the same feel. And only $79. Comes in yellow and black.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00134108
view ThatGrrl's profile
If you are crafty and have a jigsaw, you might be able to make something similar using thrift store tables or something and add the cutouts? I suppose it would take some time to do, though. But cheaper than the $300!
view Erin Lang Norris/Yellow Canoe's profile
I was going to recommend that Trollsta table too, it looks great in real life although the bow in the legs might mean you couldn't push two flush together to act as one coffee table.
view idontdobeige's profile
If you couldn't push the two Trollsta table exactly together for a coffee table, you could position them about 1' apart and join them with a glass or painted-to-match tabletop.
view Tobermory's profile
Find a pal with a jigsaw, a nailgun and some skills...
...with a 4x8 sheet of MDF, some woodglue, some paint and a 6 pack of beer you could DIY several of these tables.
view bepsf's profile
Funny, I purchased a table almost exactly like this (different feet) on clearance at a TJ Maxx/Home Goods store about 2 months ago for $25.00. The finish was scratched up, so I sanded it down and lacquered it black. I really liked the curved apron, and I couldn't pass it up at that price.
view dmh's profile
Go to
http://www.treadwaygallery.com/unsold.php?s=1&auctionID=11
see lot 1164. It's $200 and it may be big enough on it's own for use as a coffee table?!?
view tarynitup's profile
Yup, Pier 1 is definitely the way to go here.
view Linnealoves's profile
Actually the Trollsta has to be assembled, so you could leave the middle two legs off or attach them slightly differently for more support. Maybe screw them together horizontally?
Let us know what you end up doing!
view Heather C's profile
I think you can always find a great small table somewhere for less than $300.
view baileyb's profile
If there's any chance you're still checking this post...
Go to One Kings Lane! This week they're featuring Jardins en Fleur, and in particular, a table that is VERY similar (if not cuter) than what you have pictured. It's selling for $149. They also have a coffee table version for $299!
You have to be a member of the site to shop- if you aren't already, get in touch with me and I'll send you an invite. :)
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