U-Shape Geometric End Table

One continuous U of material, folded so that the top, the side and the foot read as a single line. It is a small piece with a strong outline, which is exactly why it works in rooms that are already full: there is nothing to add to it, and the open side keeps the floor visible so the corner stays light. Placed beside a chair or a bed, it catches the eye without taking up visual room.

The frame is finished in clean white with a smooth, low-sheen surface that bounces daylight back rather than swallowing it. Because the form is a folded U instead of a box on legs, no joints are on show and there is no wobble to chase; the weight sits over the foot and stays put on hard floors and low-pile rugs alike. The top is flat and generous enough for a lamp, a glass and a book, while the open space beneath takes magazines or a folded throw.

Use it as a nightstand where a drawer unit would crowd the bed, as a side table next to a reading chair, or as a low stand for a plant beside a window. It suits pared-back, gallery-like rooms and anyone who would rather own one interesting shape than three ordinary ones, and Urban Arcadia chose it for that brief. Wipe the white finish with a damp cloth and dry it straight away, and lift rather than drag it when you rearrange.

• Form: Continuous U-shaped frame, open on one side
• Finish: White, smooth low-sheen surface
• Uses: End table, nightstand or accent display stand
• Top: Flat surface for a lamp, drinks or books
• Storage: Open space beneath the top for magazines or throws
• Handling: Lightweight and easy to reposition
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately