Elgon Bedside Table
Handcrafted by Kena Furniture in 005, Upper Savannah, Nairobi, Kenya
The Elgon Bedside Table is a compact bedside table handcrafted in Kenya. It is built to sit low and quiet beside a bed, offering a reachable surface, an open shelf and a drawer within a single tidy footprint. The maker has softened every vertical edge into a gentle curve, so the piece reads as calm rather than boxy. The proportions are deliberately modest, keeping the table close to the mattress line. The table is made from board with a smooth painted body in a soft off-white. A darker patterned stone-look top caps the frame and adds visual weight where a cup or lamp will rest. Beneath it sits an open display niche, then a full-width drawer with a recessed pull, all lifted on a low dark plinth. The surfaces are flat and matte, the grain of the panels concealed under an even finish. This bedside table suits a bedroom where floor space is tight and clutter is unwelcome. The open niche holds a book or two within easy reach, the drawer keeps smaller things out of sight, and the firm top takes a reading lamp and a glass of water. Set beside a linen-dressed bed on a wood floor, it reads warm and unfussy in soft morning light. Buying from a Kamara maker connects you to Kenya's growing community of independent furniture makers. Each piece is assembled by hand, and small variations in finish are the honest signature of that work rather than a flaw.
Price: KES 3,960
Material: board
Dimensions: L 38cm × W 38cm × H 46cm
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture