Appareil Atelier
Elsie Oak Hybrid Side Table
The Elsie Oak Hybrid Side Table is a multifunctional solid oak wood piece handmade in Montreal, combining a side table and small stool. It features a minimalist half-moon silhouette with a semi-circular top and three cylindrical legs, and measures 15" x 13.25" x 18.5" (38 x 33.5 x 47 cm).
- Material
- Solid oak wood
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
Color
Size
Specifications
A minimalist solid oak hybrid side table with a half-moon silhouette, handcrafted in Montreal and versatile as a side table or stool.
Half-moon silhouette, versatile as side table or stool, handcrafted solid oak.
- Material
- Solid oak wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x13.25x18.5 in
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
Additional Attributes
- solid oak wood
- handmade in Montreal
- minimalist design
- half-moon silhouette
- hybrid piece (side table or stool)
- multifunctional
- unique piece may vary
Product Insights
Appareil Atelier's Elsie Oak Hybrid Side Table embodies an architect-founded studio's philosophy of structural purity—every detail serves function, not decoration. Handmade in Montreal from solid red oak (Janka 1290 lbf), its half-moon silhouette doubles as a wall-flush side table and a standard-height stool. The dense oak resists skidding and denting, while the oiled finish develops a patina that evolves from straw to honey to amber over five years. The tradeoff: maintaining the wood demands blotting spills, controlling humidity between 30–60%, and periodic re-oiling for the oiled version, but the result is a durable, aging piece that burnishes with use.
Verified claims
- Design origin
- Architect-founded studio with a timeless, functional, beautiful design philosophy.
- Craftsmanship
- Handmade in Montreal from solid oak, with natural variation between units.
- Function
- Half-moon side table and stool; sits flush against a wall.
- Material
- Red oak with Janka ~1,290 lbf and a patina that darkens from straw to honey.
- Stool dimensions
- Dimensions of 15x13.25x18.5 in. match standard stool height and seat size.
- Hybrid design
- Hybrid design with half-moon silhouette for dual function.
- Stability
- Dense oak resists skidding and maintains its shape with minimal seasonal movement.
- Durability
- Solid red oak's Janka hardness of 1290 lbf resists dents and supports seated weight.
- Maintenance
- Blot spills immediately and maintain indoor humidity at 30–60% to preserve the wood.
- Color evolution
- Oak color shifts from straw to honey within six months, to amber in five years.
- Patina
- Frequent use burnishes the grain and oak's hardness prevents damage, creating a durable and pronounced patina.
- Cleaning
- Blot spills and dust along the grain to avoid permanent damage on oak.
- Finish care
- Oiled Light Brown Wood needs periodic re-oiling; painted Black needs only damp cloth.
- Humidity
- Maintain 30–60% humidity and avoid heat sources to prevent oak cracking.
- Aging
- Oak color deepens to amber over 5 years; use creates a burnished patina.
- Space-saving design
- Half-moon design saves space by fitting flush against walls and serving as a stool.
- Craft narrative
- Made to order in Montreal by a collaborative atelier founded by an architect.
- Design philosophy
- Half-moon silhouette: all details are structural, no decorations.
Product record
- Title
- Elsie Oak Hybrid Side Table
- Brand
- Appareil Atelier
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A light natural oak semi-circular side table with three cylindrical legs and a raised curved rim on the rounded edge; visible black small foot caps on each leg.
- Top shapeSemi-circular flat tabletop with a gently rounded outer edge and a raised rim that follows the curved perimeter on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - LegsThree evenly spaced vertical cylindrical legs with rounded profiles; legs appear integrated under the tabletop and extend straight to the floor.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.45 · w 0.15 · h 0.35 (high) - Apron detailA rounded double-rail apron or decorative band runs beneath the curved edge of the tabletop, following the outer semicircle.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Foot capsSmall dark circular caps on the bottom of each leg, slightly visible against the floor.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Surface textureVisible wood grain pattern across the tabletop and legs with a light matte finish and subtle streaking characteristic of oak.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform off-white background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the table slightly offset to the left.
- BackgroundUniform off-white neutral backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting from above and slightly right, producing a soft shadow on the floor mainly to the left of the legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium) - CompositionTable centered in frame, occupying lower half of image with generous negative space above and around.
Colors
light natural oak· tabletop and legs#DCC4A3- Top shapeSemi-circular flat tabletop with a gently rounded outer edge and a raised rim that follows the curved perimeter on the visible side.
- 02
Product
Two identical small side tables shown from a front/three-quarter view; each has a three-legged tapered rounded triangular top and cylindrical legs in a light natural wood finish.
- General formEach unit is a small table with a rounded triangular top (three-sided top with gently rounded corners) supported by three vertical cylindrical legs positioned near the corners of the top.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Top construction and edgeTable tops are slightly raised with a visible edge profile that follows the rounded triangular shape; wood grain runs across the top surface.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - LegsLegs are straight vertical cylinders with a consistent diameter and a smooth wood-grain finish matching the top; each table shows three legs with one leg visible near the front corner.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high) - Leg base detailEach leg ends in a small circular base detail: a dark thin outer ring and a lighter pad visible at the very bottom of the leg.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.78 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a pale neutral background with soft shadows beneath each table; two units are spaced side by side and centered horizontally.
- Background and stagingPlain very light neutral background with subtle floor plane and soft cast shadows beneath the tables.
- CompositionTwo identical tables shown side by side with even spacing and both fully visible; image crops include ample negative space above the products.
- Shadows and lightingSoft, diffused lighting from above creates faint diffuse shadows under and slightly to the left of each table, indicating even studio illumination.
Colors
light natural oak· table surface and legs#ECD4C3dark gray· leg base outer ringoff-white· leg base pad#F3F2F0- General formEach unit is a small table with a rounded triangular top (three-sided top with gently rounded corners) supported by three vertical cylindrical legs positioned near the corners of the top.