Reve Bedside Table by Niels Bendtsen: A dreamy addition to your hotel room December 12
What would a hotel room be without a bedside table? These pieces of furniture might not get as much attention as, say, café tables, but that does not mean they are any less important. It’s just that maybe hotel guests take them for granted, especially since other pieces of furniture in a hotel room, like the bed, take center stage. A bedside table is so handy, it usually holds that lamp for nighttime reading, and the drawers are there for guests to place small belongings out of sight but within reach.
The Reve Bedside Table designed by Niels Bendtsen of Denmark seems to be one of those pieces of furniture that do not scream “look at me!” No, it looks to be one of those things that stand solidly in the background, content to just do its job and let others take the limelight. But its functionality cannot be denied. With its large drawer and spacious compartment, it would serve hotel patrons well, particularly those who can’t seem to travel lightly for some reason and always bring along a dozen gadgets that they like to keep near to their person all the time.
One of the things I like about this table is that its drawer is guaranteed to close smoothly and firmly. I like it when drawers slide closed with minimum effort; it’s really annoying when you have to push and shove to try to get one closed, and it still closes only partway at that.
This table was launched as part of the Reve Collection in 1995. It comes in maple, grey oak, or walnut veneers. The legs are made from polished stainless steel while the drawer handle is of polished aluminum. It measures 22 inches high, 20.5 inches wide and 22 inches deep. It’s a good addition to the bedroom, whether at home or in a hotel. “Reve” means “dream” in French, if I’m not mistaken, so that’s a nice piece of synchronicity for you.
