John LewisRattan Cherry Wood 1 Drawer Bedside Table, Brown

The small-but-mighty side table. Catch-all for trinkets, lamps, books, and pretty much anything that'll fit in, on or under it. So, how to honour this unsung hero? We CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED this side table from materials that aren’t so commonly seen these days, but are long overdue a comeback: cherry wood and rattan wicker weave.

Our design team made the decision design to use solid cherry wood and cherry veneers for the frame. Many makers have ditched redwoods, with modern furniture tending towards the contrasts of darker or paler woods. When our design team saw some newly sourced cherry samples they were struck by the rich warmth of the colour and the fine, straight grain. They saw the chance to reintroduce this redwood to a new generation.

As the cherry is finished with a clear lacquer, you can expect it to darken and develop a rich, natural patina over time as the colour deepens and intensifies, telling its own unique story.

Elsewhere we used natural cane for the rattan weave front sections. Rattan — once the darling of '60s and '70s interior design and now brought into a more contemporary design — is a high durability, low maintenance material. The handle-free drawer design helps to keep the dimensions down a bit too.

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We're confident in our furniture's quality, but it's always a good idea to check that it's a good personal fit for you. We can't display all of our pieces in all of our stores — they just won't fit — but call us on 03452 661805 and we can help you find a nearby location to see it before ordering.