As we’ve talked about before I always advice going out on that design limb when purchasing end tables and night stands (at the very least).  Why?  They are small in scale; therefore, easy to visually digest.  They are  also not as  large an investment as a sofa, media center or chairs which means the anguish  factor doesn’t need to be overwhelming.

When beginning a project clients will show me photos of gorgeous, bold, innovative room settings  they’ve  carefully ripped from their favorite design magazine, and say  ”this is the look that we would love to have”.

However, when actually presented with pieces to produce said “loved” effect, eyes widen, breathing quickens and the family labrador is held tightly.  ”Um, maybe not quite so …” their voices trail off.

I raise my eyebrow (internally of course), but actually this is a good thing because now I know what they really want.  A beautiful, understated environment with touches of whimsy, art and drama to add flavor.  These end tables are perfect  little jewels that say sass up a room, and excite the eye.  Like a treasure you have to take time to notice.

I encourage experimenting with end tables and night stands.  Sometimes they’re just enough for that added flair, sometimes they dont work at all (small loss), and sometimes they propel our imagination and confidence to experiment even more to make our environment “mine”.

Just in case your Italian is a little rusty, Ciao bella tavioli laterali means Hello Beautiful Side Tables! Beautiful they are. These great accent pieces are from the Ambella Home Collection which was founded by George Moussa in 1995 and recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. The son of an importer, George had his father as a business/importing mentor from an early age and over the years has created his own passion for the business.

Each piece in the Ambella Home and Best Design Collections is uniquely designed for the line and manufactured overseas. The production is meticulously managed so that a beautiful piece is the final result every time – from the production sample shown at market to a reorder one year later. Overseeing the selection of the best raw materials, using skilled carvers and craftsmen, artistic finishers and packing the piece so it arrives without damage are just a few ways Ambella know they can stand behind the quality of their furniture.

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introducing the LISBOA END TABLE From Casa Bonita. This table has a great style which boasts an old world feel with new world finishing. The glass top is great for easy cleaning, no need to worry about water rings ruining the wood, and it features a rought iron detail that isn’t to over the top. Perfect in the living room or bedroom at set of these will make any space feel complete. 26W x 26D x 26H

PASCALE END TABLE  Has traditional European details and accents. This is a side table fit for a palace living room or your bedroom 28 W x 22 D x 29 H

CORSICA END TABLE Designed to represent middle europe the carved top of this table gives a sense of old world craftmanship and a stylish look for any home. Size: 26W x 26D x 28 H