High & Low: Laser-Cut Side Tables

Elaborate cutwork can be really beautiful, but it can be overwhelming when you overdo it. That's why we love these side tables—they pack a lot of detail into a small accent piece. For options ranging from expensive to affordable, click through...

The first three pieces listed below are made from steel cut by laser and then powdercoated, while the last two are made from machine-cut wood. Generally, the more intricate the pattern, the more expensive the piece.

• 1 Hive Side Table by Arktura from Unica Home, $840
• 2 Laser Cut Rikami Stool by Arktura from Bobby Berk Home, $399
• 3 Ginger Side Table from Crate & Barrel, $300
• 4 Geometric Pattern Side Table from Brocade Home, $199
• 5 Set of 3 Floral Cutwork Nesting Tables from World Market, $120

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Comments (5)

Wow! Love that first table! Not the price tag though.

posted by RedMaiko on September 10th 2009 at 10:03am
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I like #3! Wishing it came in other colors...

posted by mirandabee on September 10th 2009 at 12:14pm
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Mirandabee, you can paint that table any color you want. I like that one best, too—not overdone.

posted by BruceS63 on September 10th 2009 at 3:09pm
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That first one, could be a diy, via an inexpensive acrylic table, like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3%2f8%22-Clear--Acrylic-Lucite-Plexiglass-END-TABLE-lucite_W0QQitemZ270430830350QQcmdZViewItem

And either spray paint. Or if you crochet, doing a series of webs and then attaching cotten or linen to the irregular edges.

Web example here (it's huge, but you get the idea):
http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/2006/08/wearable-web.html

Or using stickers or paper doilies or any cut out paper pattern to cover part of a table, and paint the rest for this effect (without the price tag) and remove the stickers after:
http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/03/caboom4-botanist-table-and-bench-collection/

posted by #9 on September 10th 2009 at 6:40pm
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gorgeous. I'm bummed about the prices, but then again, it does seem a little above and beyond trying to DIY. :-p

posted by mabaihua on September 10th 2009 at 8:03pm
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