Salsa Double-Tiered Side Table

Verified claims

Bauhaus lineage

Bauhaus-inspired table by award-winning studio Goula & Figuera.

Silencing pads

Silencing pads reduce moving noise by 14 dB and prevent floor scratches.

Mobility

At 8 kg, the table slides silently for easy repositioning between uses.

Maintenance

Silencing pads come pre-attached and can be replaced through Fermob's website.

UV resistance

Polyester powder coat resists UV better than standard epoxy paints.

Coastal use

Steel table is not suitable for coastal or poolside use.

Care

Scratches must be touched up immediately; organic debris requires prompt cleaning.

After-sales support

Fermob sells color-matched paint and spare parts; the powder coat is UV-resistant.

Color consistency

Salsa table’s polyester powder coating matches other Fermob furniture in the same color exactly.

Pairings

Officially paired with Bellevie, Facto, 1900, Caractère, Monceau, Cadiz, and Calvi; silencing pads allow silent repositioning.

Stability

Three legs ensure stability on uneven ground, inspired by Bauhaus functionalism.

Drainage

Perforated shelf drains water, preventing pooling from rain and plants.

Durability

UV-resistant polyester coating and commercial-grade construction ensure outdoor durability.

Powder coating

Scratches need immediate touch-up with matching paint; UV-resistant coating.

Warranty

Warranty requires care compliance; coastal use voids it.

Coastal suitability

Steel table not recommended for coastal or poolside use; will eventually rust.

Product record

Title

Salsa Double-Tiered Side Table

Brand

Fermob

Price

648 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the Bauhaus and modernist movements shaped the Salsa table

• Goula & Figuera, founded in 2012, have been recognized with the Lexus Design Award (2013) and the Injuve Award (2012), and they deliberately position their work 'in the middle point between conceptual and commercial design'; for the buyer, that means the Salsa table is not an anonymous catalog piece but a design authored by a studio with a demonstrated ability to translate rigorous conceptual thinking into products that are viable for everyday use — a rare quality that elevates the table beyond mere utility.
• The Salsa table does not merely evoke generic mid-century style; Fermob explicitly states it 'takes its cues from the modernist and Bauhaus movements,' placing the piece in a direct line with the early 20th-century design revolution that championed industrial materials, geometric forms, and the rejection of ornament — this lineage is more than a copy point, meaning the table's tubular steel legs, sheet-steel surfaces, and functional perforation are all working in service of a philosophical commitment to structural honesty, not just aesthetic nostalgia.
• The designers behind Salsa, Goula & Figuera, operate on an 'obsessive care about the object’s shape,' where aesthetic value is expressed through material and fabrication process rather than applied decoration — a principle that makes the table's clean, unadorned silhouette itself the ornament, and ensures that every curve and junction is a deliberate, considered choice rather than a default molding.
• The lower storage basket is perforated with drainage holes specifically to let rainwater through and drain water from plants — a feature that transforms a practical requirement into the visual and textural signature of the piece, turning what could have been a hidden utilitarian afterthought into the very motif that defines the table's look when viewed from the side.
• The Salsa side table's three-leg configuration is inherently stable because three points always define a plane, and the resulting asymmetrical appearance is celebrated as a 'distinctive character' — a direct functionalist outcome where the structural logic drives the visual identity, echoing the Bauhaus mantra that form should follow function without extra support from a fourth leg or decorative veneer.
• Fermob produces the Salsa table in its Thoissey workshops in France, applying powder coatings in a zero-waste facility — a manufacturing reality that channels the Bauhaus ambition to unite art and industry through high-quality, responsible production, ensuring the design's intellectual purity is backed by concrete fabrication values.
• The table's steel construction is finished with a UV-resistant polyester powder coating that protects it 'from the ravages of the weather,' allowing it to move freely between indoor and outdoor settings — a modernist embrace of industrial materials that refuses the separation between 'fine' indoor furniture and 'sacrificial' outdoor pieces, instead delivering one honest, durable object for all contexts.

Best Fermob seating collections to pair with the Salsa table

• Fermob's product copy positions the table as an end companion for the Bellevie sofa, where its 22-inch height and 20-inch diameter create a low-profile surface that tucks beside modular lounge seating without dominating the arrangement — effectively a plant stand or mini-bar that aligns with the sofa's relaxed, residential feel.
• Equipped with silencing pads and weighing around 18 lbs, the Salsa table can be slid without noise from a Bellevie sofa to a 1900 chair to a Monceau armchair as the day's activities shift, directly enabling the multi-collection role that Fermob promotes.
• Fermob's contract arm specifically recommends placing the Salsa side table next to a Monceau armchair or within a Cadiz or Calvi dining layout, underscoring that the table's commercial-grade steel build and easy-clean surfaces are suitable for hotel and café environments where furniture gets moved and used heavily.

Matching the Salsa table across the entire Fermob color range

• The Salsa side table is produced in every one of the 25 colors in the Fermob palette — from Liquorice to Candied Orange — so it can be ordered to exactly match an existing piece or to deliberately introduce a contrasting accent within the same finish ecosystem.
• Fermob's own styling places the Salsa table as an end table for the Bellevie sofa, an occasional table for Caractère, a mini-bar for Facto, and a side table for 1900 — so a buyer integrating it into an existing Fermob seating group is following the brand's intended pairing, not an ad hoc mix.
• Because Fermob owns both its paint lines — a 22-step process at Thoissey and Anneyron that includes electrostatic powder application and kiln firing — the colour applied to a Salsa table is the identical finish used on chairs, sofas, and accessories across the entire range; a Deep Blue table will have the exact same hue, gloss, and UV resistance as a Deep Blue Bellevie sofa.

How the polyester powder coating stands up to sun, rain, and salt air

• Fermob advises never covering the table with a tarp or leaving moisture-holding objects on it, because trapped humidity combined with heat will degrade the paint's appearance; to extend longevity, owners should tilt the table to drain and store it in a dry, ventilated spot over winter.
• Since the powder coat is a barrier, not a sacrificial coating, any scratch that bares steel must be touched up immediately with Fermob's color-matched pens or sprays to prevent rust from creeping under the surrounding finish—a maintenance step that determines whether the table lasts years or fails early.
• Fermob's 100% polyester powder coating, electrostatically applied and oven-cured, outperforms standard epoxy paints in UV resistance and forms a thicker non-porous barrier, so the table holds its color longer and resists the coating breakdown that lets moisture attack the steel.
• Fermob explicitly warns that steel products—even with this anti-corrosion treatment—will eventually rust in coastal or poolside environments and recommends aluminum instead, making this table a long-term investment only for inland gardens and covered patios.

Fermob’s commercial-grade warranty and after-sales support

• Fermob's guarantee architecture divides coverage into a structural warranty protecting welds, fasteners, and folding, and a separate ageing guarantee covering premature finish deterioration like corrosion and fading, meaning a café can claim a loose rivet even if the paint shows normal wear.
• Fermob explicitly designates the Salsa table as suitable for commercial use, meaning it is engineered for professional environments and, crucially, its warranty remains valid in supervised public settings like restaurants and hotels—unlike domestic-only products that would void coverage if used the same way.
• The warranty explicitly excludes steel corrosion from coastal salt air, so for seaside hotels or beach clubs the Salsa's finish longevity hinges entirely on routine care and touch-up paint, not on warranty claims.
• The warranty mandates immediate cleaning of organic debris like sap and bird droppings, and forbids storage under non-breathable covers, so integrating these steps into the daily cleaning checklist is essential to preserve coverage and avoid rust spots that may otherwise be denied.
• Fermob maintains a direct supply of color-matched touch-up paint, replacement Silence foot pads, and protective covers, allowing a commercial venue to perform minor repairs in-house and extend the table's service life beyond the warranty period without incurring full replacement costs.