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Article Fiore Side Table — Walnut
A compact round side table built from walnut, rubberwood and steel with an all-solid-wood construction. The small footprint and turned-leg character make it a cleaner decorative choice than a utility C-table.
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Pros & Cons
What we like
- All-solid-wood construction
- Compact 16.75-inch round footprint
- Five-minute estimated assembly
- Natural walnut character
Watch out for
- No drawer or shelf
- Small top fits only a few objects
- Wood requires coaster and heat care
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Compact side tables often disguise inexpensive cores beneath a convincing finish. Fiore takes the more straightforward route: Article describes an all-solid-wood construction, using walnut and rubberwood with steel included in the material specification. Its appeal is not storage or adjustability but a small, resolved mid-century form that can sit beside a chair without visually crowding it.
Construction and scale
The table measures 21 inches high and 16.75 inches across and deep. That nearly circular, compact footprint is easy to place beside an accent chair or at the end of a sofa, but it is not generous enough for a lamp, books and drinks at once. Article lists a weight of 16.75 pounds, making it reasonably easy to reposition while cleaning or rearranging a room.
What the material choice means
Walnut supplies the warm visible character, while rubberwood is a practical solid hardwood often used for turned structural elements. Article explicitly notes that natural wood varies in color and texture, so expecting a perfectly uniform catalog brown misses the point. The solid construction distinguishes Fiore from the $199 Gambit, whose official specification includes veneer, MDF and iron alongside solid rubberwood.
Living with it
This is a surface for edited use: a drink and a book, or one compact lamp. With no drawer, shelf or raised rim, visual clutter remains visible and spills have nowhere to hide. Article recommends a coaster, wiping with a soft damp cloth, avoiding harsh household cleaners and keeping wood away from heat sources that can encourage drying, cracks or joint movement.
Assembly
The brand estimates about five minutes of assembly, and the 16.75-pound weight makes solo placement realistic for many buyers. As with any small three-dimensional table, check the 21-inch height against the neighboring seat arm; an attractive top that lands far below or above the arm becomes awkward in daily use.
Price position and verdict
At $249, Fiore sits $50 above the adjustable Portima and Gambit, and $100 below the storage-equipped Lenia. The premium over Portima buys a more furniture-like all-solid-wood object, not more utility. Choose Fiore when material honesty, a compact mid-century profile and easy movement matter. Choose Lenia when storage is essential, or Portima when you need a laptop surface to reach across the seat.
Best For
- Mid-century reading nook
- Compact sofa end table
- Bedside surface for minimal essentials
- Accent table where visible wood grain matters
Setup & Install
Article estimates approximately 5 minutes of assembly. The assembled table weighs 16.75 lb; use a coaster, wipe with a soft damp cloth and keep it away from strong heat sources.
FAQ
Is the Article Fiore Side Table solid wood?
Article describes it as all-solid-wood construction and lists walnut, rubberwood and steel as its materials. Natural variation in the wood color and texture is expected.
How durable is the Fiore Side Table?
Article does not publish a lifespan. Solid wood can be maintained and may age more gracefully than a printed surface, but the brand advises coasters, gentle cleaning and distance from heat sources to limit watermarks, drying and joint movement.
Article Fiore vs Portima: what is the difference?
Fiore is a fixed 21-inch-high round solid-wood table with a decorative mid-century profile. Portima is an adjustable C-table designed to slide beneath seating and support a laptop closer to the user.
