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Alex Side Table
ALEX side table by Philippe Allaeys, a round stackable table in solid European wood.
260 × 390 × 260 mm
1993
Official product information
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Overview
ALEX is a round, stackable side table designed by Philippe Allaeys in 1993. The official e15 page describes its simple round form as a contrast to the rectangular structure of sofas and chairs. The tables can be placed next to each other or grouped with an overlap.
Specifications
- Selected dimensions: diameter 260 mm; height 390 mm
- Top: 30 mm thick
- Materials and finishes: European oak oiled, European oak jet black stained and lacquered, or European walnut oiled
- Delivery: delivered as one piece
- Availability: individually or as a set
Story
Design and use
Philippe Allaeys designed ALEX in 1993. e15 presents the side table with a round, simple form and a stackable construction. The product page says that several ALEX tables may stand beside one another or be grouped with an overlap, allowing the arrangement to respond to the surrounding furniture.
Published variant
The saved e15 page lists diameter and height pairs of 260/390 mm, 370/430 mm and 490/470 mm. The first listed option is 260 mm diameter with 390 mm height. The top thickness is given as 30 mm.