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UNIQUE SIDETABLE Solid Wood Trapezoid Shaped Table Nightstand Smoking Room Cigar - $50 (San Mateo)
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The table has a warm, dark reddish-brown wood finish and a simple, substantial design that would work in a variety of rooms. It can be used as a living-room side table, end table, nightstand, bedside table, accent table, occasional table, lamp table, telephone table, hallway table, entryway table, or small bedside cabinet. It could even be used as a compact coffee table depending on the room and how you arrange your furniture.
Antique Smoking Room Table / Cigar Lounge Table:
Smoking room tables were traditionally used in gentlemen’s lounges, libraries, studies, and drawing rooms, where people gathered to enjoy cigars, pipes, and conversation. These tables often featured convenient surfaces or extendable shelves for holding cigars, smoking accessories, drinks, books, or other personal items. Although some examples incorporated built-in ashtrays, many did not, and designs varied considerably depending on the period and intended use. The extendable shelf on this table could make it particularly useful as a cigar or smoking accessory table, providing additional space when needed and a compact footprint when not in use. Whether originally intended for a smoking room or another purpose, its distinctive design and practical features make it an interesting piece for collectors, antique furniture enthusiasts, or anyone furnishing a traditional study, library, or cigar lounge.
Features
* Unusual trapezoid-shaped tabletop — approximately an isosceles trapezoid in overall form
* Attractive dark wood / reddish-brown finish
* One functional front drawer for keeping small items, remotes, glasses, keys, books, chargers, etc.
* Large open lower shelf provides useful additional storage or display space
* Four sturdy-looking tapered legs
* Clean, straightforward furniture design without excessive ornamentation
* Compact footprint makes it useful where a conventional rectangular table may not fit
* Distinctive shape makes it more visually interesting than a typical end table
* Good candidate for a lamp, books, plants, decorations, collectibles, photographs, or everyday items
* Drawer and lower shelf provide more utility than a simple four-legged accent table
Dimensions
Tabletop
Length: 24”
Narrow width: 12”
Wide width: 18”
Height: 23 3/4”
Lower Shelf
Length: 21”
Narrow width: 10”
Wide width: 14 1/2”
Height: 4 3/4”
Drawer
Face width: 13”
Face height: 4”
Inside width: 9”
Inside depth: 11 3/4”
Support Shelf
Width: 6 1/2”
Depth: 5”
Condition
The tabletop shows quite a bit of cosmetic wear from age and use, including visible surface marks, scratches, scuffs, and finish wear. I want to be completely upfront about this because the condition of the top is readily visible in the photographs.
That said, I do not see any serious structural damage to the tabletop. The wear is primarily cosmetic and consistent with a piece of furniture that has been used over the years. The imperfections could potentially be left as-is for a naturally worn appearance, or the table could be a good candidate for refinishing, sanding, staining, touch-up, or restoration if someone wants to bring the wood back to a more finished appearance.
The existing wear may actually make this an interesting choice for someone who likes vintage, rustic, distressed, antique-inspired, or character furniture, while someone interested in restoration could use it as a relatively straightforward furniture refinishing project.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
Versatile Uses
This unusual little table could serve many purposes:
Living Room:
Use it beside a sofa or chair as an end table or occasional table. The top is useful for a table lamp, beverage, remote control, books, decorations, or a small plant.
Bedroom:
Its size and drawer make it particularly suitable as a nightstand or bedside table. The drawer is convenient for smaller personal items, while the lower shelf can hold books, magazines, baskets, blankets, shoes, or other belongings.
Entryway:
The distinctive shape could work nicely as an entry table or hallway accent piece. The drawer provides a convenient place for keys, wallets, sunglasses, mail, and other small items.
Guest Room:
A practical bedside table for a guest bedroom, especially where you want something with more character than a conventional nightstand.
Office or Study:
Could be used beside a desk or reading chair for books, a lamp, office supplies, or decorative items.
Reading Area:
The lower shelf is handy for books and magazines, while the tabletop provides space for a reading lamp and a cup of coffee or tea.
Display Table:
The unusual geometry makes it suitable for displaying photographs, artwork, collectibles, plants, lamps, or decorative objects.
Restoration Project:
Someone who enjoys woodworking, furniture restoration, refinishing, or DIY projects could transform the piece with relatively simple cosmetic work.
Why the Shape Is Interesting
The trapezoidal design is one of the most distinctive characteristics of this table. Instead of having four equal-width sides like a typical rectangular table, the tabletop has two opposing sides of different lengths, creating the tapered geometric appearance.
That unusual footprint can give the table a more interesting visual presence and may also allow it to work particularly well in a corner, beside furniture, or in a space where a conventional square end table would look too ordinary.
This is a good piece for someone looking for unusual furniture, geometric furniture, conversation pieces, eclectic décor, vintage-style furniture, or something different from mass-produced rectangular end tables.
Overall
If you’re looking for a unique wooden side table with character, this one is worth considering. It has a useful combination of tabletop + drawer + lower shelf, while the unusual trapezoidal shape gives it considerably more personality than a standard nightstand or end table.
It would look right at home in a living room, bedroom, guest room, office, den, study, hallway, entryway, apartment, condo, or eclectic interior.
Please look closely at the photographs, particularly the tabletop, since there is substantial cosmetic wear. There is no serious damage apparent to the top, and the existing finish gives the piece plenty of character. It could be used immediately as a functional piece of furniture or taken on as a refinishing/restoration project.
Great opportunity for someone who appreciates unusual furniture and doesn’t want another ordinary square end table.
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