Previewing our top 10 pieces perfect for smaller spaces, currently available to buy at urbnnest.com.
Styling small spaces can be tricky - take it from us, we've lived in a few over the years!
Luckily we feel your pain, and that's why urbn nest always stock a wide range of furniture sizes in our online shop, including lots which are perfect for more compact spaces. From tables which expand and fold away, to pieces which fit snugly in small corners, we've got something for everyone.
We’ve picked our top 10, all available in our online shop and all including free shipping as standard, with 20% off all click & collect purchases.
1. Teak and chrome lounge chairs (includes refurb)
The lovely low slung and armless design makes these chairs perfect compact loungers to chill in or gaming chairs, or even a sleek accent chair for a bedroom. We just love the teak and chrome combination, and paired with the right fabric, these will look amazing!
High quality, high-end chair at a great price compared to buying new.
2. Pair of designer Pieff chairs (refurbished)
Designed in the mid 1970s by high-end firm Pieff, these chairs are elegant, minimal and comfortable due to the cantilvered frame. We have updated the fabric with this smart grey pattern, with the lines emphasising the shape of the chair. We chose this fabric as a modern-day interpreation of the original design. The chrome has also been cleaned and polished.
This chair design would look at home in dining settings, or split them up as dressing table and desk chairs. The smart colour scheme would work in modern, minimal homes as well as providing a contrast with colourful spaces.
3. Vintage IKEA rocking chair
The Gullholmen chair has become one of IKEA’s most well known post-2000 designs and it’s easy to see why. Inspired by braided and twisted Banana leaves during a trip to Asia, the chair was designed to be comfortable to sit in and give the appearance of being hand-knitted.
In the opinion of the late founder of IKEA Ingvar Kamprad, it was one of the company’s “best looking products”. We don’t disagree! It’s aged really well, and has become a bit of a classic already.
The material, tone and style means this piece would fit into almost any interior, nestled in a corner perhaps as an accent chair.
4. Nest of G Plan tables (includes refurb)
A mid century teak nest of tables designed by Victor Wilkins for G Plan as part of their Fresco range in the late 1960s.
They feature teak tops mounted on slim, rounded teak frames.
Nests of tables are really practical pieces of furniture and this is no exception. Featuring three small side tables which neatly nest inside each other to save space, they can be separated out within seconds to provide either 2 or 3 separate tables. THE perfect furniture for smaller spaces which need flexibility!
Ideal for living rooms where space is limited, or use them as bedside tables or lamp tables due to their small footprints.
5. Vintage IKEA ry table
A vintage metal side table with circular clear glass table top, designed for IKEA in the late 1980s. Model name “ry”
The “Ry” table is a great example of minimal postmodernism influenced by industrial design, with it’s stripped back look creating the most simple form possible. The glass top is securely held in place, giving the appearance of a floating table!
We have stocked several of these in the past - we love IKEA’s Scandinavian take on postmodern design, naturally going well with both modern and more eclectic interior styles.
The Ry table would make a perfect bedside table as it doesn’t take up much space, or a handy side table between sofas and chairs.
6. 1980s side table
A postmodern Mactan stone and glass side table, retailed in Barker and Stonehouse in the 1980s and likely made in Italy.
Designer coffee tables using Mactan stone stands were popular in the late 1980s and offer a high end look. They were retailed in places like Barker and Stonehouse. Their design has stood the test of time, and ironically would not look out of place with retailers like this today!
This is an unusual and eclectic piece of furniture which would work in modern interior settings with lots of neutrals, as well as a contrast to more vintage and bohemian pieces.
7. Vintage Moroccan table
Benares tables are traditional pieces of furniture in Morocco and comprise of carved wooden 6-legged based which can fold away. A dished brass table top then sits on top of the sturdy wooden base. The brass features beautiful inlaid detailing.
A stunning, unusual find in the UK, especially of this size (most tend to be smaller tables). The perfect size for a coffee table, perhaps for smaller spaces where it could be folded away between uses.
Or just a great piece in the corner of a room, perhaps with a lamp or a plant on.
It’s got lots of patina and aging and it’s clearly been hand-made, making it full of unique vintage character.
8. 1970s Kartell storage unit
A vintage modular cylindrical storage unit designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for luxury Italian furniture brand Kartell.
Named the Componibili, simply meaning “Modules”, this is one of the icons of space age mid century design and has become a highly desirable piece of furniture.
This example has the classic fading to its off-white finish, which we think only adds to its charm! It’s not just nice to look at - it’s also a really practical piece of storage, which could go in several different rooms including kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. The units stack, meaning you can change the height depending on your needs.
We’ve always wanted to stock one of these, we can’t wait for it to reach its next home.
9. Kai Kristiansen coffee / dining table
An iconic and rare mid century design by an esteemed name in the mid century world, this table is beautifully crafted using teak and Afromosia (African teak) woods to provide a vibrant colour contrast.
This ingenious design at first looks like a stylish long john coffee table, with a sleek slatted magazine rack below a teak top. But using a hidden frame, it can be elevated to dining table height. The sides even extend, making it a comfortable 4 seater (possibly even 6!).
This is the perfect table for small spaces such as flats where space is limited. It’s really easy to convert on your own, and folds back down in seconds. It’s also really sturdy when it’s built, a testament to it’s good design.
A rare opportunity to purchase such a cool and practical piece of mid century furniture.
10. Nathan TV cabinet
A mid century teak corner TV cabinet, made by Nathan as part of their famous “Squares” design range.
It fits perfectly into a corner of your room, saving loads of space. It’s got really handy storage space within, with a factory cable hole to the back for keeping all your wires tidy.
A really stylish and practical piece of furniture, which will fit in really well with vintage, mid century and contemporary interior design.
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