MARdiROS
Holt Versatile Side Table
This versatile solid wood piece functions as a stool, nightstand, side table, or entranceway bench. Crafted from solid birch and handmade in Montreal, it features a round two-tier design with cylindrical dowel supports and measures 18 inches tall by 16 inches in diameter. Each piece is unique and may vary slightly; handcrafted upon request, shipping typically takes 6 to 8 weeks.
- Material
- Solid birch
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
Specifications
Versatile solid birch side table that can also serve as a stool, nightstand, or bench.
Sleek contemporary design, natural warmth, unique handmade piece.
- Material
- Solid birch
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 16x16x18 in
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
Additional Attributes
- solid birch
- handmade
- unique piece
- versatile
- contemporary design
- designed and crafted in Montreal
Product Insights
The Holt Versatile Side Table is a MARdiROS solid-birch piece priced at 465 CAD and in stock, built around one solid birch body and separate solid birch pegs rather than veneer or a single carved block, with 16,600 lbf/in² bending strength and shock resistance carrying seated weight through slender peg legs; at 18 inches it meets the ANSI/BSI dining chair seat standard and suits sitters about 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 11 in, sits at the floor of the 18–24 in sofa-side band, and pulled to a 30-inch table leaves the standard 12-inch thigh clearance. It is designed as stool, nightstand, side table, or bench, handcrafted in Montreal in small-batch runs with an exclusively local supply chain, and reads in person as light pale birch with warm golden undertones, grain running straight to figured, with each piece unique so no two match exactly and ordering multiples will not match, especially across production batches. The main tradeoff is that this natural solid birch requires interior placement and care: hold room humidity at 40–60%, clear of heating vents and sustained direct sun, out of steamy bathrooms and damp porches or unconditioned mudrooms to avoid rot; the matte lacquer is a light coat, so use coasters and expect stain touch-ups to need real finishing; peg feet resist crushing and sit flattest on a level floor or with felt pads; the 18-inch height over a 16-inch base is low and stable, while the 26-inch Tall version is tippier.
Verified claims
- Seat fit
- At 18 inches the Holt meets the ANSI/BSI dining chair seat standard and suits sitters about 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 11 in.
- Side table fit
- At 18 in the top sits at the floor of the 18–24 in sofa-side band, natural beside low sofas.
- Table clearance
- Pulled to a 30-inch table, the 18-inch seat leaves the standard 12-inch thigh clearance.
- Design ethos
- One solid birch body is designed to serve as stool, nightstand, side table or bench.
- Load capacity
- Birch's bending strength and shock resistance carry seated weight through slender peg legs.
- Care
- The matte lacquer is a light coat: use coasters, and stain touch-ups need real finishing.
- Humidity
- Hold room humidity at 40-60%, clear of heating vents and direct sun
- Placement
- Solid birch is interior-only; damp porches and unconditioned mudrooms risk rot.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Montreal in small-batch runs with an exclusively local supply chain.
- Natural variation
- Each piece is unique; grain and tone vary unit to unit, so ordering multiples won't match
- In-person tone
- In person the solid birch reads light and pale with warm golden undertones
- Peg joinery
- Solid birch body and separate solid birch pegs, not a veneer or a single carved block
- Strength
- Solid birch body and pegs carry seated weight at 16,600 lbf/in² bending strength.
- Tone and grain
- Solid birch, light pale with warm golden undertones; grain varies straight to figured
- Batch matching
- Any two pieces won't match exactly, especially across production batches
- Sunlight
- Keep it out of sustained direct sun; an unshaded window or sun-baked corner is a poor fit
- Tippiness
- At 18 inches over a 16-inch base the piece sits low and stable; the 26-inch Tall version is tippier.
- Floor contact
- Solid birch peg feet resist crushing and sit flattest on a level floor or with felt pads.
- Stability
- Solid birch moves with the seasons; hold humidity near 40-60% and keep it out of steamy bathrooms.
- Uniqueness
- Handmade from natural birch, grain and tone vary so no two Holts match exactly.
- Wood tone
- Light, pale birch with warm undertones; grain and color vary from piece to piece.
Product record
- Title
- Holt Versatile Side Table
- Brand
- MARdiROS
- Price
- 465 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 2 sourcesUses
A natural-wood seat for the entryway
This solid birch piece can serve as an entryway bench for a quick seat while putting on shoes, or as a stool elsewhere in the home. The maker describes it as functioning effortlessly as a stool, bedside table, side table, or bench, with a playfully contemporary design that adds natural warmth to a room. To keep it looking its best, dust with a soft cloth and clean with a slightly damp, non-abrasive cloth when needed, avoiding harsh cleaners, excess moisture, and direct sunlight.[1,2]
A versatile bedside or side table
This solid wood piece works as a nightstand, side table, or entryway bench, so it can sit beside your bed or sofa for everyday essentials. Its sleek, playfully contemporary design is meant to add a touch of natural warmth to a favourite room. Note that the durability claim comes from the maker, which describes small-batch production built to withstand everyday life.[1,2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Round two-tier side table made from light natural wood with cylindrical vertical dowel supports connecting the top and lower circular shelves; smooth, matte wood finish with visible small knots on the top edge.
- Overall geometryFreestanding round two-tier table with two circular horizontal shelves (top and bottom) connected by evenly spaced vertical cylindrical dowel supports; three short cylindrical legs extend below the lower shelf.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.39 · w 0.45 · h 0.55 (high) - Top surfaceThick circular top shelf with flat smooth surface and rounded edge; small visible wood knot marks on the top perimeter.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower shelfLower circular shelf mirrors top in thickness and finish; positioned near floor and aligned concentrically beneath top shelf.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Vertical supportsMultiple evenly spaced vertical cylindrical dowels connecting top and lower shelves; dowels have smooth rounded ends and uniform diameter.
3 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.43 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.36 · w 0.05 · h 0.39 (high) - Legs detailThree short cylindrical legs extend below the lower shelf; legs are the same round profile and finish as the vertical dowels.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.70 · w 0.06 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.74 · w 0.04 · h 0.15 (medium) - Finish and grainLight natural wood with smooth, lightly sanded matte finish showing subtle straight grain and occasional small knots; surface appears untreated or clear-coated rather than painted.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.54 (high)
Other
Staged interior shot showing the table placed on a multicolored rug beside a cream bouclé upholstered sofa, with beige curtain backdrop and directional sunlight casting shadows; a clear round glass vase with a single stem sits on the table as a prop.
- Vase propSmall spherical clear glass vase containing water and a single long thin stem laid angled across the top shelf; vase is positioned near the top edge of the table.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Background sofaLeft-side shows a cream-colored bouclé upholstered sofa arm and seat with rounded shapes and textured looped fabric.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.43 · h 0.70 (high) - Curtain backdropVertical beige curtain panels fill the mid-background behind the table, creating a warm neutral backdrop.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Rug and floorMulti-color rug with large organic shapes in black, cream, and brown visible under and around the table; pale floorboard strip visible at the back edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional soft sunlight coming from the right casts diagonal shadow bands on the wall and softer shadows of the table and dowels onto the rug toward the left.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.00 · w 0.35 · h 0.60 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view framing that captures the table slightly right of center with surrounding staging elements; image crops top of curtain and lower edge of rug but shows full table height.
Colors
light natural beech· wood surfaces (top, dowels, lower shelf, legs)- Overall geometryFreestanding round two-tier table with two circular horizontal shelves (top and bottom) connected by evenly spaced vertical cylindrical dowel supports; three short cylindrical legs extend below the lower shelf.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a two-tier round wooden side table showing the circular top and lower shelf joined by multiple vertical cylindrical wooden dowel legs; visible finish is a light natural wood with smooth machined edges.
- Top discCircular top with a smoothly rounded edge and visible wood grain; top surface visible at the upper edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.19 (high) - Lower shelf discCircular lower shelf parallel to the top, showing a smooth machined edge and visible grain where vertical legs pass through.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.38 · w 0.92 · h 0.26 (high) - Vertical dowel legsMultiple cylindrical vertical dowel legs connecting top and lower shelf; legs have a uniform rounded profile and same light wood finish as the discs.
5 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.07 · h 0.65 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.07 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.07 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.18 · w 0.07 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.72 · w 0.07 · h 0.20 (high) - Joinery detailVisible round leg sockets where dowel legs meet the lower shelf with clean circular cutouts; slight shadowing indicates a flush fit.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium) - Surface textureSmooth sanded and sealed wood surface with faint natural grain and occasional small knot or sapwood mark visible on the top edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Tight, well-lit studio close-up showing the table cropped off-frame; background is a multi-toned circular-patterned rug with soft directional lighting casting legs shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical close-up crop focusing on the mid and lower portion of the table; top edge of the tabletop is partially cropped at the top of the frame.
- Background rugSoft textured rug with large circular color fields in beige, brown, and black beneath the table, visible as out-of-focus areas.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the left casts distinct but soft shadows of the dowel legs onto the lower shelf and rug, indicating a single primary light source.
- Image qualitySharp focus on table surfaces and legs with shallow depth of field toward the background; no visible text or labels in frame.
Colors
light natural maple· wood discs and legs#CA9C83shadowed light wood· leg end caps- Top discCircular top with a smoothly rounded edge and visible wood grain; top surface visible at the upper edge of the frame.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a two-tier round wooden side table showing the top surface, dowel-style leg posts, lower shelf, and round plug details in the tabletop.
- Top surface shapeRound tabletop with a slightly rounded outer edge and visible wood grain across the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Round plug fastenersThree circular plug insets set flush into the tabletop surface; plugs show a slightly darker wood grain and two of them display a fine dividing line across the plug.
3 regions
x 0.82 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.23 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.09 · h 0.09 (high) - Leg postsCylindrical vertical leg posts with a smooth, turned appearance; three posts are visible connecting the top and lower shelf.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.43 · w 0.08 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.07 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.75 · w 0.07 · h 0.22 (medium) - Lower shelfRound lower shelf mirroring the tabletop material and finish, visible beneath the top and supported by the leg posts.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Finish and textureSmooth, sanded matte wood finish with visible natural grain patterns and slight color variation between boards.
Other
Angled close-up shot of the tabletop and upper portion of the table placed on a two-tone rug; soft directional lighting from upper left casts gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionAngled top-down close-up framing that crops part of the tabletop and shows the upper section of the lower shelf and legs.
- Background and surfaceTable sits on a textured rug with a darker brown area beneath the table and a lighter beige area at the top right of the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left producing gentle shadows of the leg posts on the lower shelf.
Colors
light natural wood· top and lower shelfpale natural wood· cylindrical leg postsmedium warm wood· round plugs#F3D9C5- Top surface shapeRound tabletop with a slightly rounded outer edge and visible wood grain across the surface.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- MARdiROS
HOLT - Tall - Single