Q: I just moved to New York from Germany, but unfortunately didn’t bring this beautiful side table I fell in love with. Just to find out that Habitat furniture is not available in the US. I’d be more than grateful for any hints towards a similar table which is available here. Doesn’t have to be red though, I just like the style so much.

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cant help with similar styles, but i have this in white and LOVE it
Since Habitat is part of Conran and there is a Conran store in ABC Home in NYC, I wonder if they can get it for you.
@ Indy Jeffrey: I am afraid Habitat was sold about 5 years ago, it now belongs to Ingvar Kamprad (IKEA). Their range has changed considerably since.
I don't know of this table exactly inthe US, but 2 beautiful tables come to mind: The first is the Platner side table (Vitra) and the second is the Panier coffee table (Kartell.)
http://www.dwr.com/product/living/side-tables/platner-side-table.do
http://hivemodern.com/pages/products.php?view=sub_product&sid=1522&cid=
But if you love your old table so much, why not have a friend ship it?
Oops! I assumed you already owned the Habitat table. But on that same note, can you have a friend purchase it then ship it to you--if you can't find the table here?
Love that table too! Great find. These have a similar shape: West Elm Martini Side Table, Massaud Heaven Side Table, and the Urquiola Re-trouve Ottomon/Stool (might work as a table).
http://www.westelm.com/products/martini-side-table-g057/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables
http://www.highbrowfurniture.com/tables/products/heaven_stables/
http://www.highbrowfurniture.com/seating/products/re-chair/
Hope you find something great! Welcome to New York!
this might be a crazy idea, but i live far, far away from an ikea, so i buy things from there on ebay. if you can find an ebay seller who focuses on habitat, you can likely request that they buy the table and sell it to you for a small mark up.
I was in love with several items from Habitat, and since they weren't enormous (couch-size), I just took them back with me as checked luggage, still in their boxes. Since this table isn't huge either, maybe you could bring it back with you the next time you're in Germany -- or have a friend bring it with them when they come to visit.
Hi there, thanks so much for your great feedback. What an awesome website this is! I still haven't figured out what solution would be best, but it looks like there are a few nice alternatives out there.
Plus, I was wondering if this table could be nice if I spray it in neon red: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=161&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19087410&parentid=A_DECORATE&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=63&navAction=push&color=&pushId=A_DECORATE&popId=APARTMENT&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Not exactly the same, but I can get rid of it as soon as I've decided on a good solution. Will keep you posted on the results. Once again - thanks so much! Alex
Have you checked out the Ta Tu from Artecnica?
http://www.artecnicainc.com/Products/Design_with_Conscience/TaTu/TaTu%3A_Side_Table_Red
Thank you, TextileMaven, it's beautiful as well. I was just hoping for a slightly cheaper table. But I'll definitely bookmark this one.