Birdside Table

Clever, no? Never mind that this table isn't available yet, and when it is, the vendor doesn't deliver to the United States. Consider it, instead, as a guideline for a great bedroom DIY project.

We do wonder if the peaked roof would hurt the spines of our books, and if springy paperbacks would stay put. Heal's is where the table can eventually be purchased, for those of you with connections in the UK.

Image: Debi Treloar / Living Etc. February 2008

Comments (10)

clever - yes. practical - no! I don't even see an alarm clock. I suppose one would have to be a bit cuckhoo to have a nightstand like this.

posted by lynnelise1 on February 23rd 2008 at 5:42pm
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Very quirky and fun! Pic taken from my all time fav mag "LivingETC"

posted by james79 on February 23rd 2008 at 9:28pm
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Maybe for a guest room (not that I have such a thing myself). It's not very practical for real life.

posted by Lisa Hunter on February 24th 2008 at 4:44am
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I love the place to put a book. You could add a shelf and make an "attic" for an alarm clock.

posted by fuel.shy on February 24th 2008 at 9:16am
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Maybe stacking multiple birdhouses would be more useful--I've got too much bedside stuff for one tiny wren house.

posted by Palmetto on February 24th 2008 at 11:12am
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Love Palmetto's birdhouse-stacking idea.

posted by Aulaire on February 25th 2008 at 3:43am
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No.

posted by Lesley on February 25th 2008 at 5:55am
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It looks a little bit country, a little bit shabby chic and a lot tippy.

posted by Trilobyte on February 25th 2008 at 7:16am
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here's a design with a similar concept, but looks like it might work a little better/not ruin your books as much (but it's also not as cute):

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/04/minimalist-endtable.html

posted by t-dawg on March 4th 2008 at 8:38am
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I actually think this would work quite well in a larger size. I also like the de Sousa table t-dawg linked to, which isn't in production yet, either. As for book spines... I dunno. My books are well-worn and stained by the time I've finished them, anyway, so no worries there. If I really want a pristine tome, I buy one for display only. Really. You don't want to know how many copies/editions of Ulysses clutter my shelves.

posted by rosenatti on December 11th 2008 at 12:02am
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