Vaarnii 003 Stilts Side Table with drawer, pine

Vaarnii 003 side table.

The Stilts side table from Vaarnii has an understated, modest design that draws from the unpretentious and sometimes even simple architecture of lake houses.

These rustic cottages and cabins are common in both Finland and designer Philippe Malouin's native Quebec.

The side table consists of a simple drawer that stands on four legs, or on poles, if you prefer. It is made of Finnish pine wood, characterized by knots and a lively grain. The material is therefore sometimes overlooked in furniture design, but in Finland its abundance has led to it being one of the most common materials for a variety of applications, including the aforementioned huts.

Note:
Pine is a soft wood and will eventually come to life through the resulting dents and scratches, which should be embraced and enjoyed as characteristic signs of aging. Pine wood will naturally change color as it ages (patination), with your pale furniture piece gradually maturing to a beautiful warm honey color over a number of years.

The Stilts side table is also perfect as a bedside table.

Colour: Oil-waxed pine. Finish: Matte wood oil (Osmo Color hardwax-oil 3062 matt).
Dimensions: Width36 cmDepth40 cmHeight45 cm
Material: FSC-certified pine
Weight: 9kg

♠ Made to order.

About the designer:

Philippe Malouin is a British-Canadian designer who lives and works in London. He studied design at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris and the University of Montreal. Before founding his own design studio, Malouin worked for English designer Tom Dixon, and from 2012 to 2015 he worked as a lecturer at the Royal College of Arts in London.