MARdiROS
Holt Versatile Side Table
This is a versatile solid birch side table crafted in Montreal, designed to function as a stool, nightstand, side table, or entranceway bench. It features a two-tier round design with a top and lower shelf connected by vertical dowels, standing 18 inches (45.75 cm) tall with a 16-inch (40.5 cm) diameter. Each piece is handmade to order, so allow 6-8 weeks for shipping.
- Material
- Solid birch
- Category
- Furniture > Tables > Accent Tables > End Tables
Color
Size
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 by MARdiROS is a handcrafted Montreal small-batch piece built with same-species peg joinery and solid yellow birch (Janka 1,260 lbf), offering durability that resists dents and can be refinished over decades. Its 18-inch height conforms to ANSI standards, making it equally usable as a stool, table, or bench, arriving fully assembled with a unique natural finish where each unit has distinct grain and color. The main tradeoff is that buyers forgo color choice and integrated floor protection—bare birch pegs require felt pads on hardwood—and must accept a 6–8 week lead time, but gain a repairable solid-birch heirloom rooted in Windsor chairmaking tradition.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Montreal small-batch using traditional same-species peg joinery.
- Durability
- Yellow birch construction resists dents and can be refinished for decades of use.
- Seat fit
- 18-inch height conforms to ANSI dining chair and lounge seating standards.
- Assembly
- Arrives fully assembled from the Montreal studio; no setup needed.
- Peg joinery
- Solid birch pegs, matching the body's wood, self-tighten with humidity changes.
- Strength
- Solid birch wood with Janka 1,260 lbf and all-birch pegs, proven to withstand 200 lb in Windsor chair use.
- Dimensions
- 18-inch height and 16-inch diameter enable use as stool, table, or bench.
- Unique appearance
- Each unit has a distinct wood grain and color due to the natural finish.
- Value
- Buyers forgo color choice and feet pads, wait 6–8 weeks, but get a repairable solid birch piece.
- Wood variation
- Natural birch and small‑batch making give every table a unique grain and color.
- Finish consistency
- The natural variation means buyers cannot choose a specific wood tone or grain pattern.
- Floor protection
- Bare birch pegs need felt pads to prevent scratching hardwood floors.
- Hardness
- Yellow birch Janka hardness 1,260 lbf resists everyday dents and scratches.
- Finish repair
- Scratches can be repaired by simply reapplying oil to the oil or wax finish.
- Wood repair
- Dents can be steamed out, scratches sanded, and the piece refinished; birch pegs keep joints tight.
- Heritage
- The Holt continues the Windsor chairmaking tradition of turned birch legs and peg joinery.
Product record
- Title
- Holt Versatile Side Table
- Brand
- MARdiROS
- Price
- 465 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.